[OSList] Vibrant Phoenix & the 5th Principle
Christine Whitney Sanchez
cwhitneysanchez at gmail.com
Wed Jun 15 06:06:16 PDT 2011
Thanks, Harrison. I don't know if I've ever shared with you that I
bring the OS principles into the whole of my work and life. As you
have said many times, the principles reflect rather than prescribe how
things are in open space.
In that way, wherever space is opened is, indeed, the right place and
whatever happens....well, you know.
Off to open some inner space for folks in a transpersonal leadership
retreat, which is, of course, the right place.
Love,
Christine
Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner
Innovation Partners International
480.759.0262
www.innovationpartners.com
On Jun 12, 2011, at 2:04 PM, Harrison Owen wrote:
> Christine – All worked out according to the Plan. Right?
> Congratulations!! And you have given me a new insight to the Power
> of the 5th Principle. I first thought of all those instances where
> Space opened without our “usual” formalities. All by itself as it
> were (what else?). That could be Tieneman Square (sp?) – or
> wherever. That gets us “Out the Venue door” into the “rough and
> tumble” or everyday life. No longer an event of our “sponsorship/
> creation” – but an EVENT none the less. Now we are talking about
> SERIOUSLY Large Group Interventions!!
>
> Really important, I think.
>
> And you added a dimension of equal importance – I am sure! Every
> time we open space, wherever that may take place – is the right
> place. For us in the moment, it may seem the only place (that’s
> where we are, after all) – but in the greater scheme of things –
> that “opening” is just one of 100’s of thousands around the globe.
> The community grows! And for sure – “Wherever it is, is the right
> place.”
>
> Thank you!
>
> Harrison
>
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> From: oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org
> ] On Behalf Of Christine Whitney Sanchez
> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:50 PM
> To: oslist at lists.openspacetech.org
> Subject: [OSList] Vibrant Phoenix & the 5th Principle
>
> Dear Open Space Friends,
>
> Wherever it is, is the right place. At the Vibrant Phoenix event
> last week, more than half of the participants posted their names and
> contact info so that the conversations could continue! You can see
> those commitments online here.
>
> Amanda, Harrison, Barry, Tova and Thomas, I brought you and all our
> open space friends into the Vibrant Phoenix event. It was a high
> stakes affair, with many elected officials sitting in the opening
> circle holding their shoulders up by their ears sitting next to
> business folks in suits and high heels along with a spunky group of
> young social entrepreneurs. They posted 22 topics (see below) over
> three sessions. As I was walking around taking pictures, I heard
> vibrant and wise discussions - people in my home town are obviously
> passionate about positioning our region for economic success.
>
> What a great morning!
>
> On June 3, 2011, over 100 Arizonans gathered at the beautiful new
> Chandler City Hall to discuss regional collaboration to create
> vibrant city environments to attract and retain talent and
> investment. The Open Space strategy session, designed to engage
> cities, businesses and communities to raise the level of thinking on
> how we position our region for economic success, made it possible
> for the participants to generate topics and focus on what they most
> cared about.
>
> Following a morning of lively and meaty discussions, more than half
> of the participants committed to be hosts or participants in further
> conversations on the most exciting ideas for positioning our region
> for economic success.
>
> For more of the story from http://vibrantphx.com/....look below my
> signature. For those of you on Facebook, I've posted photos from
> the event on my profile.
>
> Warm wishes from a golden Phoenix sunset,
>
> Christine
>
> Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner
> Innovation Partners International
> 480.759.0262
> www.innovationpartners.com
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>
> Mayor Jay Tibshraeny of Chandler, Arizona and Mayor Georgia Lord of
> Goodyear, briefly opened the morning with former SunCor Development
> Co. President Steve Betts providing background discoveries of the
> Metro Phoenix DNA Project.
>
> The remainder of the morning was led by the participants themselves
> – they created their own agenda by hosting discussion sessions on
> topics they have passion for.
>
> The Open Space meeting was guided by Christine Whitney Sanchez,
> partner with Innovation Partners International, a strength-based
> consulting firm with international experience and credentials in
> leading groups and communities to new heights. Open Space is a non-
> hierarchical, transparent process that makes it easy for large
> groups to build on each other’s ideas and self-organize for taking
> action on the most exciting ideas. It is a fun and dynamic way to
> release the wisdom of the many.
>
> Twenty-two participants hosted the following breakout discussions:
>
> Abandoning the past to enable the future
> Dichotomy of highly educated workforce & education funding
> Transforming University Education
> How do we retain the creative talent that we already have?
> What types of companies have talent we want & how do we attract them?
> What is your city doing for me?
> True & Terrifying Tales of Young Entrepreneurs
> The urban forest & economic redevelopment = lush desert lifestyle
> An environmentally & economically sustainable Arizona
> Where has the sense of caring for each other gone in our state? How
> do we get it back?
> Why are you afraid of telling the truth? Unlocking community by
> being authentic.
> Why are you scared of me? Exploring relationships w/ creatives
> Grow a culture & network of innovation
> Creating creative gathering spaces
> Arts & Culture
> How do we wake the “sleeping giants”? (moms, dads, neighbors)
> Primary Education Revitalization
> The legislature and our image
> Friends in “Low” places. Identifying other user partners to develop
> our communities
> How do we make AZ’s natural assets (the outdoors) part of the
> conversation to attract talent?
> Attracting international interest – Being globally connected
> Bridging the gap between generation leadership
> Each breakout group posted their most potent and actionable ideas.
> One half of the participants were so passionate about the ideas that
> emerged that they listed their contact information to host another
> conversation and explore next steps.
>
> The document below represents original discussion topics, hosts,
> action ideas, participants who committed to host the next
> conversation and people who have committed to participate in the
> next conversation. If you are interested in joining a conversation,
> please contact the host listed in the chart.
>
> Visit the next actions online here.
>
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