[OSList] Open Space and Introverts

[Jeff Aitken via OSList]

Thanks Ron. My first several experiences in OS were not high stakes
decision making events. More like 3-day symposia about transformation.

So as an introvert I enjoyed butterflying around the grounds, having a few
good conversations, and loving the spaciousness. Felt like i found some
wisdom to bring back to the final circle just as everyone else had.

If I feel coerced to stay in a crowded room full of conversations I may not
do well. And there is a learning curve for all convenors in skillfully
hosting their topics. I can see getting tired of using the law of mobility
to depart topics all day long if i don't feel hosted well. Over to the
coffee table (or the bar with Harrison) I go.

Just a few thoughts, on my way to opening some space today. Thanks again.

Jeff
San Francisco


On Aug 26, 2017 9:19 AM, "Ron Quartel via OSList" <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

>

> I had an interesting chat a few days ago with someone that identifies as
an introvert. They made this statement which has me somewhat confused and
perplexed - "Introverts do not like Open Space".
>
> Now - I know that for the broadest definition of an introvert that is not
true. Because I myself am an introvert and I love Open Space. Like all
mental categories, introversion I assume is on a scale. So perhaps a better
statement from this individual may have been - for more extreme introverts,
Open Space can be uncomfortable and is not viewed as a safe environment for
me to express myself. (I need to run this statement by said individual to
see if they can confirm if this statement better represents their
intention.)
>
> Is this indeed true however? It is at least for one person I know. So my
questions are:
> - has anyone else encountered this opinion?
> - If so, what percentage of the average population do you think would
feel this way?
> - Is there anything we can do to make these extreme introverts to feel
comfortable and safe to share?
>
> Any thoughts and advice appreciated.
>
> Ron Quartel
>
>
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