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

[Peggy Holman]

I love Chris’ perspective. It’s a time to build on success.

Another thought for you is based on your comment that the organization uses OST more and more in every day life. During the seven years of Spirited Work (a learning community of practice that met quarterly in Open Space), people consciously lived in Open Space more and more. When we got together, I noticed fewer issues would go up on the agenda wall. More people hung out as butterflies. My interpretation was that people had grown to know each other (even though about half the people were always there for the first time). The emphasis seemed to shift from topics to relationships, to just hanging out. It also seemed that to an extent, people knew who they wanted to talk with and simply had those conversations. If others wandered over and joined them, they were welcome. The atmosphere tended to be relaxed and fluid.

What went on the wall were topics where someone knew the subject but not who they wanted to talk with about it. 

So circling back to Chris’ comment, it may be time for a question around "what’s calling us now.” To dream together is just the ticket.

appreciatively,
Peggy




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On Aug 24, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Chris Corrigan <chris.corrigan at gmail.com> wrote:

> When things are running smoothly that is a good time to do strategic planning.  When folks are relaxed and happy it is a good time to ask questions about where we are going and how to maintain this quality, improve it and extend it.  
> 
> A day of OST under these circumstances can feel freeing, creative and relaxing.  Staff won’t feel the pressure to be perfect, but instead can relax into exploratory conversations and idea generation that may spark creativity and innovation.  It becomes a reward for everyone to have a day of dreaming when things are going so well.  
> 
> In my 15 years of consulting I have only had that situation arise twice.  most times people are forced into doing planning when things are challenging.  It is a sweet luxury to have space to open when things are going well.
> 
> Chris
> 
> On Aug 24, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Thomas Herrmann <thomas at openspaceconsulting.com> wrote:
> 
>> again many thanks for all interesting perspectives and ideas. I sure feel floating in your wisdom (-: and I love floating!
>> I am having discussions with the leadership to make some adjustments including no presentations. Instead an email reminder including info from the action teams + some clarification regarding the invitation. Actually this is one of the times I did not get to have a look at the invitation before it went out, although I  always ask to have a look before…
>> 
>> Hege, I love the idea of naming the challenge we faced last Friday, even if the actual result seems very valuable. But I would love leadership to clarify the invitation before Friday. Even if it could be an interesting discussion to have with the group I think the invitation should be clear before, so that people show up!
>> 
>> I will let you know how it all went!
>> Hugs
>> Thomas
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 23 aug 2014 kl. 14:31 skrev Thomas Herrmann <thomas at openspaceconsulting.com>:
>> 
>>> 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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