[OSList] not quite open space

[Barry Owen via OSList]

That sounds a lot like BarCamp - or at least the version of BarCamp I've
experienced.

To take it further . . . When the space is opened in the way you describe,
the "Openers of the Space" also might feel compelled to "Pre-Load" some of
the issues with designated "Facilitators" at pre-designated places/times.

Next thing ya know, the chairs are in rows, and there's a talking head at
the front.

not even close to Open Space (IMHO)

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On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 6:06 PM, Michael Herman via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> last week i discovered a kind of Not Quite Open Space.  (with my hat off
> and a forwards bow to paul levy, who posted here a Most Remarkable and
> totally unrelated Winnie-the-Pooh story last week.)
>
> i've always understood that the whole point of opening space is to get All
> The Issues That Matter up on the wall, so that everyone can see, understand
> and deal with them.  Last week I noticed that there's at least one other
> way to go through the usual motions, but really just go through the
> motions, to Not Quite Open the space.
>
> The alternative to inviting and making space for all the issues to be
> voiced and posted, is to choose what the facilitator or sponsor pre-decides
> is the right number of rounds and sessions and then, merely Seek To Fill
> all (or at least most) of the "spaces."  In their mind, they seem to be
> thinking *"We're going to have Open SpaceS, and we need about ___ many of
> them."*
>
> in 20 years, i don't think it ever occurred to me to do it this way.  and
> i'm not here recommending it.  i'm sure it limits what happens.  for me it
> also falls into the category of Trying To Get People To Do Stuff.  but it
> seems to actually happen in the world, sometimes.  maybe even often?
>
> so it seems a useful distinction to look out for:  am i trying to fill all
> the spaces or have a certain number of breakout conversations -- or am i
> really trying to invite ALL the issues and opportunities out of the circle
> and onto the wall?
>
> the latter is almost surely more messy, more uncertain, and takes
> longer... but it may well be that some of the most important work happens
> in the sorting of Too Many Issues for the spaces available.
>
> are there other subtle things have you noticed that seem to make the
> difference between Open Space and Not Quite Open Space?
>
> michael
>
>
>
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