[OSList] not quite open space

[Suzanne Daigle via OSList]

A chip off the old block that one. Like father like son.

Grinning, Suzanne
On Dec 13, 2015 9:28 PM, "Barry Owen via OSList" <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> 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 <
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>
>> 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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