[OSList] Good questions for a OS

[Craig Gilliam]

Thanks for the wisdom and perspectives. All very helpful. Craig

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On Jun 11, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Harrison Owen via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org<mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Peggy – I don’t have a copy of the “Users Guide” being now in Maine. But the words (from Chris Kloth) are vaguely familiar.  Ain’t claiming authorship – but might be….

Anyhow – Good Question? Something that sizzles and excites passion… for which there is no (present) answer.

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From: OSList [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Peggy Holman via OSList
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Great question Craig!

I often go for a “what’s possible” question like the one in the picture below from bringing together journalists and librarians. (What’s possible for our communities and democracy when journalists and librarians work together?)

I also like questions that have some dynamic tension in them, like: How can we provide energy security and environmental well being for all?
This was a friend’s question when seeking to bring together conservatives and progressives a few years back.

As Chris Kloth said, questions that are big enough to stretch us yet not so big that we drown in them from confusion. I think that idea came from Harrison.

Always, always questions that point towards possibilities.

And I find the most effective questions evoke a response on multiple levels - intellectual, emotional, material, and even spiritual.

Peggy

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On Jun 11, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Marai Kiele via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org<mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Hi Craig & all,

I believe there different kinds of good questions, depending on the intention.
So what makes for a good question?
Being clear about one’s own intention behind the question is one aspect!

To open space for exploration, I  love  „What if…?“ questions.

What I often experience as closing space are „How…?“ questions.

(And of course at the right time of an exploration, „how“ is valid and needed.)

I hope there will be many more different responses to this question of yours!

Marai
https://about.me/maraikiele


Am 11.06.2018 um 15:35 schrieb Craig Gilliam via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org<mailto:oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>>:

I do not post often, but I read the Open Space Posts regularly and find them thought-provoking and helpful. Thanks!

I practice Open Space in multiple contexts professionally and in my own person life. Am a strong believer in what it creates and invites from and out in others and myself. . .

When I begin with groups, I regularly hear, "What makes for a good question?" I have my responses, but want to hear what you have to say. I am looking for suggestions, thoughts, ideas, resources (books) etc., that you would recommend to help people/groups identify and write helpful/good theme/intention questions for OS conversation. What are the qualities of a good question, and what are some resources you suggest?

Invite your thoughts. Thanks to anyone who has some thoughts or suggestions on this.

Thanks,
Craig



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