[OSList] org'n works too good to use OST…?

Elisabeth Tepper Kofod elitepperk at gmail.com
Sat Aug 23 13:17:52 PDT 2014


Thanks dear Harrison...
I will convey your greetings to the ws's attendees!
Venezuela needs OST more than ever!
With love
Elisabeth


On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 2:58 PM, Harrison Owen <hhowen at verizon.net> wrote:

> Elizabeth – Nice to hear from you, and greetings to all the folks in
> Venezuela. Been there many times, and Opened no small number of spaces in
> lots of places. It was marvelous. And some thoughts on when to Open
> Space...
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> A very simple answer is “All the Time.” In fact I don’t really think we
> have much of a choice. Doubtless it is senility creeping in, but from where
> I sit... It is all open space, and our only choice is whether we do it well
> or poorly, consciously or happenstantially. It is really all about life and
> living. Life well lived (at least my life, well lived) is characterized by
> invitation... Invitation to our friends, colleagues, strangers and enemies
> to join us in common tasks we all care about. And when they show up (accept
> our invitation), just know they are exactly the right people, if only
> because they cared to come. As the work get underway, don’t be surprised if
> it doesn’t follow the plan, and certainly not your plan. But just notice
> that whatever happened was the only thing that could have – and it worked
> out just fine. Of course there is always the issue of schedule, and don’t
> be surprised if things don’t start when they “should.” They never do. They
> start when they are ready. Whenever it starts is the right time. And down
> the road, things come to an end, as they always do. When it is over, it is
> over.
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> As things move along, don’t get stuck in your ways... or the ways it seems
> you are supposed to follow. It may  seem rude and disorderly – but The Law
> of Two Feet is really essential. Whenever you find yourself in any
> situation where you are neither learning nor contributing – Move On! Your
> warm body may contribute to the attendance count but it does absolutely
> nothing for the common task. In fact all your negative energy, feeling put
> upon because you think you “have” to stay, is really a total downer. Do
> everybody, including yourself, a big favor and get out of town. Go
> somewhere else. Do something useful!
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> On occasion it is very useful to do all of the above with greater
> attention and focus. The way is simple: Open Space. It may look like some
> special group process, but that is illusion. It is really the same old,
> same old – but done with greater intention. Life well lived. And it’s fun!
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> Strange things do happen in Open Space – with capitol letters or small.
> Acquaintances become real friends, strangers close companions. And
> strangest of all, enemies turn out to be real human beings with lives,
> loves, and lots of give. It sometimes seems like a miracle or magic when
> contrasted with what passes for a life on many of our days. That’s what
> happens when space closes down, when we or others attempt to command and
> control. Reversing this situation is in our power. It is always possible to
> open our space, and invite others to join us. Of course we can choose to be
> miserable, to live our lives in quiet desperation, closed in walls of our
> making, or accepting the walls that others create. That is our choice.
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> It is all open space. We can live it well or poorly. And isn’t it
> wonderful when you just throw open all the doors and windows? That’s been
> my experience.
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> *From:* OSList [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Elisabeth Tepper Kofod
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:21 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [OSList] org'n works too good to use OST…?
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> So interesting and right on time!
>
> Right now in day 2 of an OST training in Venezuela, and one of the issues
> in the group, of course, is when to use OST, when not to use it and the
> importance of the theme that generates true passion and commitment.
>
> Thanks Thomas, for sharing!
>
> Love
>
> Elisabeth
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> On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Thomas Herrmann <
> thomas at openspaceconsulting.com> wrote:
>
> Had a "funny" experience yesterday when I facilitated an OST with an
> organization that I mentioned about earlier, they have dived into OST and
> use the approach more and more in everyday life. Every August they have 1-2
> days with all employees. Last year we had 2 full days (twice with half the
> staff each time) in OST resulting in a total of 23 action plans implemented
> by self managed workgroups. We have had follow up meetings reporting the
> progress from teams that now have dissolved or are still working. Their
> business (a hospital) now runs really smoothly, producing well over targets
> with energy and high spirit.
> Out of different reasons the message for the first of this years
> conferences (one full day, next Friday is the next - for the other half of
> the staff) was a bit blurry (in my opinion/how I experience it) so the
> energy was not so high (setting agenda was really slooooow, didn't
> experience anything like that in the hundreds of events I have
> facilitated!) and some thought the day was a bit boring/slow. At the end
> most who were still there were happy(some left early - long day on Friday
> is not a good choice either)  - 9 action plans with concrete improvements!
> I used re-opening space, so it was all by invitation (-:
>
> Anyhow, a challenge may be to find a really hot theme when business runs
> so good… I am now in communication with the leadership about how we can get
> the steam going better next Friday.
> Any experiences to share, ideas and/or suggestions?
> Warm regards
> Thomas Herrmann
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