[OSList] Stating the subject at the Opening

[Eleder_BuM]

Thanks so much, Michael!

Sage words from an experienced friend. I´ll take them much into account on
next week OS. (The other 2 OS will be in some weeks. I would no way do 3 OS
in a week, I think, I try to embody *the noble art of doing nothing, less is
more spirit,... *even if some times happen to be more busy :-)!

Regards,

Eleder

> ...
>>
> In my experience the *"well defined subject" is of little importance.* *What
> really makes a difference is in how the "subject" was developed and how
> those that developed it communicate/spread it. This is always the task of
> the Planning Group which includes the sponsor and, in my case, is led by me
> without intervening in the content.*
>


> In my practice, it has proved *very effective when the sponsor and his
> people are penetrated deep by the burning business issue or the subject. The
> sponsor opens the event (in my book, the space is always open, so no need to
> open it) by saying "Welcome", "a few sentences about the subject" and, most
> important "what his most fervent wishes are for the event and its
> outcome"...for this I suggest a total of 5 minutes or less. At the end of
> the 5 minutes he invites me to introduce the process in which I always point
> to the "subject" which is posted on the wall just above the bulletin board
> and make it clear to myself that it is not my subject but that of the
> sponsor.*



>
>
>>  *Regardless of what the subject is, people will follow their passion and
> convene a group... sometimes this looks right on target to some and
> sometimes it seems completely off target...I have never seen this as
> unproductive or detrimental, just exactly the opposite.*
>



>   * What is you practice and experience on this?
>>
> *Touching all bases before the event and letting go during the event has
> always worked... in those instances where things worked less well, I have
> almost always stumbled onto the reasons...and learned.*
>
>
>
>>  I agree fully with you, questions around our practice are most productive
> in developing our practice further. I am most interested to hear what will
> happen to your energy and spirit facilitating three os events in a week.
>
> Greetings from Berlin
> mmp
>
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