[OSList] Feedback Requested - Open Space Proposal

Tony Budak tonybudak at tbmw.org
Sun Feb 10 07:23:38 PST 2019


I believe there are insights in the the following community of practice,
https://www.shareable.net/blog/how-the-nonprofit-42-is-creating-a-free-collaborative-approach-to-education

On 2/9/2019 7:40 PM, Jake Yeager via OSList wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I attended the Peace and High Performance workshop in January. Another 
> attendee, Regina Kang, inspired me to try Open Space at work in a 
> similar fashion as she facilitates it in South Korea.
>
> The group that would participate is a single analytics team. It is 
> comprised of about 30-35 people and is split across three sites. There 
> are both managers and analysts, and I am a member on the team. I have 
> pitched this to my manager, who is the highest ranking team member, 
> and she is on board. Because we are at different sites, I propose 
> holding the Open Space virtually.
>
> Also, we would hold an Open Space prior to the monthly meetings in 
> order to introduce everyone to Open Space. We're still working out the 
> details on this.
>
> I'd love feedback on my proposal below. One question I have is 
> regarding the theme. I propose that the theme be simply "How can 
> we...?" The team member can fill in the ellipsis when convening 
> sessions. What do you think?
>
> Let me know if you have questions.
>
> Thanks!
>
> All the best,
> Jake
>
> *
> *
>
> *Lending Analytics in Open Space *
>
> Proposal (aka the Regina Kang Solution)
>
> Feb 7, 2019
>
> ·Why?
>
> oTo collaborate on common, complex challenges that we face
>
> oTo leverage passion
>
> oTo innovate
>
> oTo encourage taking responsibility for solving problems and moving 
> into action
>
> oTo build rapport and enhance communication
>
> ·What?
>
> oTheme = “How can we…?”
>
> oTeam members post sessions to Sharepoint prior to the designated time
>
> oFive Principles and One Law
>
> §Whoever comes are the right people
>
> §Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
>
> §Wherever it happens is the right place
>
> §Whenever it starts is the right time
>
> §When it’s over, it’s over
>
> §The Law of Two Feet
>
> ·Who?
>
> oAll team members are invited
>
> oAttendance is voluntary
>
> ·When?
>
> oOnce a month
>
> oBlocked for 1-hour, but we communicate that “when it’s over, it’s over”
>
> ·How?/Where?
>
> oSessions held in WebEx. The convener uses his or her WebEx account 
> and posts this on the Sharepoint when convening the session
>
> oTeam members can move from session to session if they want
>
> oThe convener ensures that notes are taken during the session
>
> oSession notes are available to everyone
>
> ________________
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, 
> and you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
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