[OSList] Super-small open space

[Harrison Owen]

It works just like usual. The only "problem" is that being "totally present
and absolutely invisible" as the facilitator becomes more difficult. But
definitely possible. Just make yourself "small." I once had a group that was
supposed to be 20 and 5 actually showed up (snow storm). I offered to
cancel, and they said go for it. We did. It was wonderful. The 5 met in
every permutation of 5 you can think of. The dynamics were precisely the
same as with a group of 1000. The scale was a little different. I discovered
that the wonderful thing about self organization in a fractal world is that
it is all holographic. Even the smallest "piece" replicates the largest
(piece). Have fun. I know you will.

 

Harrison

 

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[mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Gray
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 5:04 PM
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Subject: [OSList] Super-small open space

 

Dear list,

 

I was hoping to draw upon your collective wisdom in regards to an upcoming
open space I'm doing in Hawaii. Originally there were 30-50 people expected;
however, moving the venue to Maui has shrunk the attendee list to ten or
less.

 

I'm very experienced doing OS's with between 40-150, and once had a great
one with only 15 people. I know that the structure will hold - but I'm
wondering if anyone else has any specific tips, advice, or techniques for
Very Small Open Spaces?

 

Gratefully,

 

Gray Miller

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