[OSList] Small group OS

Suzanne Daigle sdaigle4 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 11 08:50:08 PDT 2013


Dear Paul,

No apologies for the recurrent questions.  I love your questions; they are
very real and  inspire me more than you realize.

During my corporate career, I was involved in acquisitions and
downsizings.  Much prefer the first to the second however, what I learned
is that it is during those times that we need to open space, build trust,
be supporting each other and ultimately doing the best we can for the
people and the business.

As Chuni mentions, it would be good if all could be included in the
discussion however I know that in situations like these, it is not always
possible to do so.

I also agree with Jeff that a small group may be inclined to keep everyone
together and without directing them one way or another, it's helpful to
remind them of following their passion and where they want to take
responsibility.

And now I've just seen Harrison's email and certainly it would be best to
involve all and do try that route working with a diverse planning team to
set the theme, the benefits of this approach, etc.

That said, if it is not possible, do not be deterred by the small group. I
know the Marketplace wall of topics will become that space for people to
speak the spoken and the unsaid and in downsizing, it is the unsaid that is
the toughest to deal with.

Don't hesitate to reach out again as this evolves.  Thank you for including
us.

Suzanne






On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM, Paul Nunesdea <nunesdea at me.com> wrote:

> List,
>
> Apologies if this is a recurrent question... Would opening space at
> management team level (9 persons) would work? The issue is a burning 'new
> company structure' eventually facing a downsize. I have experienced to host
> larger groups OS but wonder how it would be also useful in a smaller group
> context.
>
> My question is twofold:
> - would a OS session of 9 persons would work in terms of marketplace
> dynamics, would the sessions be too small?
> - If that works well, then I wonder if extending results to the remainder
> of the company not in the OS meeting would be effective?
>
> Your experience would be much valued!
>
> Best
> Paul
>
> From my iPad
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