[OSList] Open Space and Agile Processes

Mon Nov 16 18:10:23 PST 2015

the best training your small group could have, kim, might be a chance to do
some of their own work in open space together (not a made-up topic, not a
demo or rehearsal).  then have a little time at the end of that day to talk
about what happened and what might be different in the larger group.
 you'll never prove to them that all will be well and it will never go like
any of them thinks it will.  so in many ways, there's no way right or good
way to prepare, other than get clear about whatever the invitation does or
will say and for each of the seven to give some thought to the issues/opps
that are most important to them personally.  if they can hold off posting
anything long enough to see what the larger group brings, chances are very
good that others will step up to own those issues and get to work on them.
 good luck and have fun with them.  michael

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On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 7:45 PM, Daniel Mezick via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Hi Kim,
>
> I'm sure Lisa Heft plans to respond here about Open Space training. Harold
> Shinsato maintains a calendar of training programs. I have copied Harold on
> this email. For my part, I also offer Open Space training:
> http://openspaceagility.com/osa/osa-training/osa-fundamentals/
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> Software development is a harsh and strangely wonderful learning
> laboratory for applying sociology. Certainly Open Space has something to do
> with THAT.
>
> Here are a few links for you:
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> The core pattern underlying OSA: "before/after" Open Space with a period
> of experimentation in-between...
> http://www.Prime-OS.com
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> The core ideas behind the "core-idea Prime/OS:"
> http://openspaceagility.com/prime/prime-core-elements/
>
> Here is the Facebook group for OSA:
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/openagileadoption/
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> I invite you to send me an email, if you might have a question, a concern
> or an "aha," etc.
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> Kind Regards,
> Daniel
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> On 11/16/15 7:04 PM, Kim Willing via OSList wrote:
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> Thank you Daniel and Ron for your generous sharing on this topic - it is really exciting to read the links and the language around organisations and learning that is in this field and so closely aligns with Open Space. I am an Open Space facilitator, (not a specialist in IT) responding to requests from a client in the IT sector and I've gotta say I am surprised and inspired by the treasure trove of rich thinking and application you have shown me.
> Lari, It sounds like you are applying the Agile framework (not sure that's the word) to content/questions that are not related to software development? I would love to explore the possibilities here further - the idea of a period of experimentation bracketed by Open Space is just fabulous - to have a 'sprint' of experimentation in which there is permission to fail and to try things out to get right into the 'how' and the 'doing' and then reflect and plan further action.  So simple and elegant and could be applied in so many fields.
> I would love to hear more stories of applying the Open Agile approach to non software related areas.
> In my case, I am working with a small group of IT leaders in a large organisation to bring about engagement in strategic planning for IT across diverse (siloed) agencies within the organisation. So, nothing really to do with software development but everything to do with a team with a vision, wanting to lead a conversation and engage their internal stakeholders or clients in that broad vision and develop ownership for future directions throughout the organisation.
> As the leading group (they are, afterall, the IT Department), they brought their knowledge of Agile process to the planning process and want to facilitate it using Open Space. Brilliant!
> Which brings me to another request for insight from the list serve around TRAINING.
> In addition to providing an experience of Open Space, what are some of the approaches to training people in open space that are being used out there? And what would be some fun and effective ways to train a small group (7) in Open Space in one day - in preparation for  participating in a large open space event (hosted by them but facilitated by me) and building their capacity to facilitate future events?
> I very much appreciate your thoughts.
> Kim.
>
> Kim Willing
> Groundswell
> 0428399798http://au.linkedin.com/pub/kim-willing/14/17a/4b3/
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