[OSList] Electronic Open Space
Skye Hirst
skyeh at autognomics.org
Fri Mar 29 12:41:45 PDT 2013
Thank you Tricia so much for this. I just learned about Lean Startup
Methodology. Interesting. Skye
On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Tricia Chirumbole <
tricia at investorswithoutborders.net> wrote:
> Thanks Harrison and Michael for the thought-provoking feedback! please
> send more :)
>
> Awesome story about the work in Nepal Michael! Do you think the AI
> framework added anything or would you have preferred to stay straight up,
> no rocks?
>
> My rationale: This is a rough, scratchy draft of thoughts and I was hoping
> for ideas!
>
> The desire is definitely to be open and user-driven, with all but one
> event being OS and the invitation for groups to branch off and do their
> thing throughout and offline.
>
> Use of AI reasoning: I chose an AI design for the first event to help
> people get in that appreciative mode of thought and set the tone. We are so
> used to doing things in a certain way and I don't think this perspective
> emerges as easily for some.
>
> The first event was also intended to help get everyone up to speed and on
> the same page in terms of larger trends that everyone may not be aware of
> and to provide a good launching pad for an Open Space with a primer in
> shared values and existing assets.
>
> I do see that shared values is something that comes through in an Open
> Space, but I was drawn to the very pointed approach of focusing on
> strengths and values exclusively before delving into what do we do, how do
> we do it, what's already happening, etc.....I guess alternatively you could
> turn it into an OS prompt.
>
> The structured event prompts using the AI "d's", as well as the shared
> docs, are intended to allow for a flowing pool of participants, where each
> event may have a different mix, but people can jump in and have a sense of
> where the flow was going.....it is true that the flow may go faster or
> slower or in a different direction, so the event prompts may be limiting or
> inappropriate...will have to think on that - perhaps have the community
> decide the prompt for the next event after each is completed as well as
> determine the frequency of the real-time events? I like that better -
> thoughts?
>
> that's all i've got for now - any other insights or illustrations are much
> welcome!!
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Michael Herman <
> michael at michaelherman.com> wrote:
>
>> harrison and tricia, your comments each remind me of some work we did in
>> nepal about ten years ago.
>>
>> on my first visit we did half a day of open space with about 20 college
>> students and instructors, followed by a long lunch and some time to talk
>> about why it works. when i went back a year later, they'd organized a
>> day-long event, for twice as many community organizer, ngo, activist types,
>> to discuss "nepal 2020." during that day, i talked with as many of the 40+
>> participants as i could about what it might look like if we did a 4-day
>> model i'd done elsewhere, two days of OS and two days of OS training. when
>> i went back the next year, i thought that's what we were going to do.
>>
>> what happened is that we had something more than 100 folks defy the
>> travel ban imposed by maoist rebels to attend what was billed as the first
>> national conference on peaceful development. the OS+training plan never
>> saw the light of day. since something they were calling the nepal AI
>> national network had officially convened the four-day meeting, it was to be
>> OS and AI, and we were do it and train it.
>>
>> our four days looked something like the plan tricia posted here, four
>> open spaces, each one of ours was on a different "D" of appreciative
>> inquiry. the first morning was significantly eaten up by formal
>> welcomings, but the afternoon was all open space. then next days openend
>> with bits of open space training observations, followed by a new opening
>> and agenda. the last afternoon was formal closings, presenting results to
>> various government officials. at night, some did AI training. so we did
>> and taught os and ai all at once, loosely shaped on tricia's outline, but
>> also rather chaotically as harrison suggests.
>>
>> there was no formal reporting for this work but i wrote up my story.
>> http://www.michaelherman.com/cgi/wiki.cgi?NepalConferenceJournal ...in
>> the beginning, we also set up a simple blog for their work. it started in
>> english and then dissolved into a number of organizations' websites, mostly
>> in nepali.
>>
>> as the political turmoil proceeded, the rebels destroyed a 6000-year-old
>> gate in western nepal, to which one of my colleagues (whose house was
>> damaged in the blast) responded "we are starting to organize an open space
>> on how to rebuild the gate." in the following years, they continued and
>> extended the OS/AI work with more conferences. when the decade-long
>> rebellion was resolved, the conversation shifted to how they were going to
>> get the 600 members of the newly formed "constituent assembly" legislature
>> together in an OS/AI conference. to my knowledge, that event never
>> happened, but the main practices seemed to have taken hold and the new
>> government is still in business.
>>
>> thanks to everyone who's been having and sharing this conversation.
>>
>> michael
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Michael Herman
>> Michael Herman Associates
>> 312-280-7838 (mobile)
>>
>> http://MichaelHerman.com
>> http://OpenSpaceWorld.org
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Harrison Owen <hhowen at verizon.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Tricia – lot of good thinking here, but I can’t help feeling that you
>>> that you may just be working a little too hard. J I understand the
>>> pressures to describe a program (series of progressive/linked activities).
>>> Funders, etc like all that. But two things come to mind, or at least pop
>>> out of my experience. ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> 1st No program ever ran the way it was “supposed to,” albeit a great
>>> deal of effort usually goes into trying, and then, after the fact, making
>>> it seem like everything “worked according to the plan.” ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> 2nd Detailed Programs tend to take on a life of their own, regardless
>>> of what the emergent systems and the environment surrounding them are
>>> actually doing. It is called confusing the map with the territory – and is
>>> usually very frustrating and painful.****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> The alternative? You might be surprised when I suggest – Just open space
>>> for anybody who cares about, “*development of feasible social
>>> enterprises*” and then support the emergent system as it grows (or
>>> not). That system will have its own internal resources and rhythms which
>>> cannot be known in advance, but as they emerge all can be supported with
>>> cheerleading and/or a little help as required. ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> When you start with The Program, as opposed to emerging system, you
>>> almost inevitably get it wrong. For example, by adding bells and whistles
>>> which may be wonderful in themselves, but really just consume time, space,
>>> and energy accomplishing tasks that the system will create alternate ways
>>> of achieving in a more economical fashion. The point might be awkward, and
>>> surely open to debate, but I wonder why use Appreciative Inquiry? I have
>>> yet to see anything achieved in AI which does not appear equally and more
>>> easily in Open Space. AI is wonderful, but it moves too slowly (for my
>>> taste) and follows a pre-determined rhythm – which never matches the
>>> natural rhythm of an emergent organization. Appreciative inquiry is a
>>> natural act, I think, and part and parcel of what well functioning self
>>> organizing systems do all by themselves. So cut to the chase and invite the
>>> emergent system to self organize and appreciate. Or something…****
>>>
>>> ** **
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>>> *From:* oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:
>>> oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of *Tricia Chirumbole
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 27, 2013 1:02 PM
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>>> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
>>> *Subject:* Re: [OSList] Electronic Open Space****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> ok, coolio. rough thoughts follow - things like padlet could fit well
>>> into the "tools" section. Starts with a summary and then a detailed
>>> description of a collaboration experience follows. ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I have it broken down into a discrete time period punctuated by a series
>>> of events, though I was interested in the concept of a structure that could
>>> be ongoing. Like you said Skye, we have too much unnecessary fragmentation
>>> in our lives!****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I also have stuff on the need, value, potential revenue streams, etc -
>>> ALL thoughts welcome!****
>>>
>>> *The Opportunity/Need*: The opportunity is to accelerate the
>>> development of feasible social enterprises by providing a format to rapidly
>>> generate and test ideas, which are informed from the outset by the whole
>>> system: entrepreneurs, partners, champions, sources of funding, and the
>>> community they intend to serve. ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Additionally, there is the opportunity to build a community that
>>> develops and tests cooperative models of innovation and social impact. *
>>> ***
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> *The Solution: *A system for ongoing, whole systems collaboration that
>>> includes:****
>>>
>>> 1. *A series of online, real-time events* to respond to a
>>> specific prompt, such as: *“Opportunities for promoting access to
>>> healthcare in poor/remote communities” *OR *“Designing for disaster
>>> prone areas”*****
>>>
>>> a. A cross-section of a “whole system” is invited so that you
>>> have everyone in one space that you will ever need to help get an
>>> initiative off the ground – yes, like Future Search, and yes, an ideal
>>> scenario. ****
>>>
>>> b. More than one series could be held in parallel or throughout
>>> the year on different topics. ****
>>>
>>> 2. *An Open Space technology format* to the events to support
>>> self-organization and encourage engagement and creativity:
>>> http://www.openspaceworld.org/****
>>>
>>> a. The online events could be managed by a set of seasoned OS
>>> facilitators, who use Blackboard collaborate to create virtual Open Space
>>> environments – I recently participated in an event run by these folks and
>>> found it to be a strong approximation of a face to face OS event and very
>>> effective.****
>>>
>>> *3.* *An Appreciative Inquiry design* to encourage a
>>> strengths-based approach to new initiatives:
>>> http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/ ****
>>>
>>> *4.* *Worksheets and forms* to support participant records of
>>> events****
>>>
>>> *5.* *A google groups list and shared documents *to facilitate
>>> asynchronous and continuous dialogue, as well as informal small group work
>>> in between each event.****
>>>
>>> *6.* *One face to face event per series* to generate greater
>>> engagement and momentum, showcase results to a broader audience, and
>>> recruit future participants.Possibly a combination of Ignite-style
>>> presentations followed by an Open Space (may be able to combine the series
>>> topics during one event.)****
>>>
>>> *Detailed sketch*****
>>>
>>> *Rough Model Outline: *****
>>>
>>> * *****
>>>
>>> 1. Hold all workshops twice to encourage participation by as many
>>> people as possible and to allow for thorough discussions.****
>>>
>>> 2. Establish a Google group for ongoing and asynchronous
>>> communications between events. ****
>>>
>>> 3. Discovery. Event #1: *Successes and Strengths* – Use
>>> Appreciative Inquiry workshop model****
>>>
>>> a. Focus on stories of successful projects, organizations,
>>> models, communities, etc. ****
>>>
>>> b. Identify themes, trends, assets, and resources****
>>>
>>> i. Saved
>>> in shared google doc open to current and future event participants****
>>>
>>> c. Recording of event available as a podcast – not sure of fee****
>>>
>>> 4. Dream. Event #2: *Opportunities and Offers* – Open Space event*
>>> ***
>>>
>>> a. Participant-driven agenda and small group discussions about
>>> opportunities in the identified area of exploration. ****
>>>
>>> b. All small groups take notes on discussion highlights, as well
>>> as take note of identified next steps, and any offers of time, resources,
>>> contacts, etc. – worksheets made available. ****
>>>
>>> i. Discussion
>>> highlights and table of offers available via shared google doc****
>>>
>>> ii. Participants
>>> can add to the “offers” google doc after event, identifying if they are a
>>> person/organization seeking a partner, or offering to partner, or offering
>>> anything else like contacts, information, potential investment,
>>> professional services, etc. ****
>>>
>>> 5. Offline: Based on discussions in Event #2, small groups may
>>> have formed that will continue to flesh out opportunities according to
>>> their own schedule and methods. ****
>>>
>>> a. Request that updates be posted to a blog, or to a shared
>>> google doc. ****
>>>
>>> 6. Design. Event #3: *Concept Development and Team Building* –
>>> Open Space event****
>>>
>>> a. Participant-driven agenda and small group discussions on
>>> concepts identified earlier, or new concepts. ****
>>>
>>> b. Prompt involves brainstorming concepts and inviting
>>> participants to form teams of people or organizations who want to take
>>> concepts a step further. ****
>>>
>>> c. All small groups take notes on concept discussion highlights,
>>> as well as take note of teams in progress, or individual interest in being
>>> part of a team, as well as basics of team members, such as location,
>>> availability, nature of desired involvement – worksheets made available.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> i. Discussion
>>> highlights and team notes available via shared google doc so participants
>>> can get involved with teams outside of group sessions that they
>>> participated in and so people who missed the event can remain involved.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ii. Participants
>>> can add to the team building google doc after event. ****
>>>
>>> 7. Offline: Based on discussions in Event #3, teams may have
>>> formed that will continue to flesh out concepts according to their own
>>> schedule and methods. ****
>>>
>>> a. Request that updates be posted to a blog, or to a shared
>>> google doc. ****
>>>
>>> 8. Destiny. Event #4: *Action Planning* – Open Space event****
>>>
>>> a. Participant-driven agenda and small group discussions on
>>> action planning for concept initiatives in development. ****
>>>
>>> b. Prompt involves strategic planning for moving forward offline
>>> with concepts in development. Some structure may be provided and/or
>>> tools/worksheets, but format will be up to participant driven groups. **
>>> **
>>>
>>> c. All small groups take notes on action planning highlights,
>>> including tangible next steps, any requests for resources, team members,
>>> information, and any identified timeline or goals. Worksheet provided. *
>>> ***
>>>
>>> i. Available
>>> via shared google doc****
>>>
>>> 9. Offline: Teams meet according to their own schedule and
>>> methods to implement their concept. If interested in participating in Face
>>> to face event, develop an elevator pitch and an Ignite style presentation,
>>> ****
>>>
>>> 10. Event #5: Face to Face, Ignite style – this following part is all
>>> weak****
>>>
>>> a. Teams present their plans and progress in an Ignite-style
>>> presentation: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. ****
>>>
>>> b. Audience to include participants of year-long collaboration and
>>> others. ****
>>>
>>> c. Potential for Q&A with audience and investors****
>>>
>>> d. Audience can also include broader group of interested parties***
>>> *
>>>
>>> Possibly hold an OS style event to get more feedback, buy-in, and
>>> participation from a broader group in the engaged face to face environment.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Skye Hirst <skyeh at autognomics.org>
>>> wrote:****
>>>
>>> Yes, Tricia, that's whats been coming into my thoughts today. How to
>>> create a Vortex/Matrix of what works as a way for bridging
>>> theory/experience. Both are essential and visualizations work better than
>>> words often especially when Pointing during an emerging process - but a
>>> format like you mention might be a way of Mapping it as it unfolds and we
>>> co-create it. Hmmm nice. Skye Send it along please. Skye****
>>>
>>> Quote from Norm - "There is nothing messier than a bunch of facts
>>> without a theory." And perhaps we could say also there's nothing messier
>>> than a theory disconnected from truth of what works known out of experience.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Tricia Chirumbole <
>>> tricia at investorswithoutborders.net> wrote:****
>>>
>>> This is awesome HO and Jon!****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I will continue to post notes on the OS list - notes from this week'
>>> skype coming soon :)****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> We are planning to continue the Village Care/OS in cultural contexts
>>> skypes - Skye will be updating us on topic and plans for next call. ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> AND I am inspired to try out the padlet!....Jon, your ears must have
>>> been ringing, as Suzanne mentioned you on our skype and probably has
>>> already been in contact. ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> This could be a cool tool for ongoing visual collaborations. Anyone want
>>> to try it for brainstorming an action plan for scaling the Village Care
>>> model? we could then share the link with the OS list - what you think HO,
>>> muddying waters?****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> Along these lines, after I attended a collaborative circles online OS, I
>>> cooked up some thoughts on a method for "whole systems collaboration for
>>> social enterprise development" that uses both virtual and face to face
>>> interactions and OS.****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> If anyone is interested in learning more about this concept, let me know
>>> and I can share my rough draft! ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I am working on recruiting my friend who runs a social enterprise
>>> business plan competition with the William James Foundation as a partner.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Harrison Owen <hhowen at verizon.net>
>>> wrote:****
>>>
>>> Ever since it seems like we have been trying to set Open Space to
>>> Electrons. Or at the very least do what ****
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
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>>> Skype: tricia.chirumbole****
>>>
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