[OSList] Open Space Institute US - Face to Face Meeting in Florida

[Alan Stewart]

Dear Suzanne and Fellow Spaceniks


This item on potentially different futures for the USA may be relevant to
what you see as ‘a big issue’ of our times:


A Fork in the Road: Where the U.S. Goes From Here
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/a_fork_in_the_road_where_the_us_goes_from_here_20110503/


Seeing this reminded me of Suzanne’s comment in this first report of the
proceedings of the meeting of members of the board of OSI US held in her
home city in Florida last month.

*
*

*“…Open Space, a simple process with much to offer in addressing the big
issues that we face in the world today.”*


Is taking action to assist in bringing ‘Door 1’ into being the kind of ‘big
issue’ which may be addressed by invoking OST? Could it be that
practitioners of this process, based in the US, have a role to play in
enabling the citizens of that great country to recognize the merits of
Option 1 and to do what is required to make it happen?


On the premise that:

In our globalized world, everybody is fast becoming our neighbor.
To be treated well.


As we here appreciate, a culture informed by OST principles and practice
promotes mutual respect and brings out the best in people. Could providing
such an experience for decision makers at all levels of politics in the US
be instrumental in fostering a culture of mutual respect throughout our
little planet, 3rd from the sun?


Go well


Alan Stewart

Recently returned from Hong Kong to live Adelaide, South Australia






On 13 April 2011 11:57, Suzanne Daigle <sdaigle4 at gmail.com> wrote:

> *The Short Story of the OSI US Institute Retreat
>
> *
>
> What follows is the shorter transcript of what transpired at our recent
> Open Space Institute US face-to-face meeting held in Sarasota, Florida over
> a period of 4 days, including travel time, at the beginning of April.  As
> is often the case in Open Space, the summary notes cannot capture the depth
> and intent of the conversations, breakthroughs and initiatives that emerged.
> We invite you to visit the OSI US website for some of the details
> http://osius.org/proceedings knowing that they are just the beginning of
> another chapter in the compelling story of Open Space – one of many around
> the world.
>
> Ours is a story of invitation brimming with enthusiasm and hope as we
> welcome each other:  facilitators, participants, groups, OS institutes and
> people everywhere who have been touched by Open Space, a simple process with
> much to offer in addressing the big issues that we face in the world today.
>
>
>
> In another posting, you can read the *Back Story* which provides a more
> intimate rendering of what happened.
>
> On April 1st and April 2nd 2011, the OSI US Institute met in face-to-face
> Open Space meetings in Sarasota, Florida.  Eight of the 9 individuals on
> the board were present, Lisa Heft, Peggy Holman, Christine Whitney-Sanchez,
> Harold Shinsato, Ed Laboy, Karen Davis, Doug Germann and Suzanne Daigle.  Phelim
> joined us from London at the closing circle on Sunday via Skype.
>
>                 *Our convening theme was*:
>
> HOW DO WE ENVISION (and ENVERSION) OUR PUPOSE, ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS
> STEWARDS OVER THE SEVEN ( 7) GENERATIONS WITHIN AND BEYOND OUR BORDERS?
>
>    -       What is our strategic intent?
>    -       What does our work imply?
>    -       What are the larger issues of what we are about –
>         and what do we intend to do to serve them?
>    -       Who are we serving?
>    -        What is our strategic purpose in relationship to other
>    institutes in other         countries?
>
> What emerged from the topics posted and conversations that ensued were
> three broad initiatives, each symbolizing a deep intent for inclusive
> invitation, increased transparency and a shared collaboration in everything
> that we do which extends well beyond our borders.
>
>
> The three areas were:
>
> 1.       Grounding (i.e. revisiting or reaffirming) our OSI US Purpose
>
> 2.       Open Space Manifesto-ing
>
> 3.       Resourcing Open Space
>
> In the months ahead, we will be sharing more about what we see as
> possibilities on these three broad initiatives and how we want to invite our
> Open Space community to be a part in the spirit of whoever wants to join.
>
>  During our meetings, we also tackled our infamous bin (i.e. agenda
> initiatives and follow-up items) recognizing a dwindling passion and energy
> for this catch-all list of things to do.  New bin rules were established
> more in keeping with our overall mission, purpose and passion.
>
> At the end of our Open Space gathering, individual members came forward
> with commitments and offerings most of which tied directly to our three
> broad initiative areas.
>
> Suzanne
>
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