[OSList] using open space with other processes

[Kerry Napuk]

Hi All

Lisa's thoughts on her workshops and co-learning made me think about using
Open Space with other Large Group Processes or Interventions.

I would welcome any stories about facilitators' use of OST in combination
with other processes.  For example, Open Futures used A.I. to front end a
series of events with pupils.  We also looked at using OST to front end and
back end a strategic planning exercise with a company in the following
way:  open spaced with employees and suppliers about the key issues facing
the business, took that input to the top team to use in formulating a
planning framework (vision, objectives, goals) and used the planning
framework devised by the top team to open space the strategies, creation
and implementation of action plans.

We also often take the priorities from an event, open the space the next
morning by getting conveners to adopt a priority and form virtual teams to
create an action plan.  The virtual teams can stay in touch through email
and any participant can communicate with the team leader on suggestions and
comments.  I guess you could call this virtual post event open spacing.

Any thoughts and experiences you want to share?

Cheers

Kerry
Edinburgh
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