[OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

Jake Yeager jacob.yeager at gmail.com
Thu Feb 6 16:39:29 PST 2020


Ok. Just one final email  (I suspect). I think it'd be good to have the
closing circle prior to all the convergence. This is so participants have a
clear demarcation between open space and the other activities.

Thanks again

On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:01 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Jake,
>
> seems there is a lot of stuff that you busy yourself with that might be
> better dealt with by the sponsor of the event and the Planning Group for
> the event.
>
> My experience is that after assisting the sponsor in finding out whether
> ost (check the 5 or so prerequisites) is what is needed from his point
> of view for whatever sticky isssue he needs to deal with the next step
> is to have the sponsor install a Planning Group. This group needs to be
> in some way a microcosm of what is expected to be the mix at the event.
> Usually, that would be the sponsor himself and a few more folks that are
> affected by the main issue directly and indirectly. Also, usually I
> facilitate the meeting of the Planning Group. It usually meets just once
> and then is in charge of working up to the event.
>
> Any time you find yourself worrying about what might be usefull for the
> process or feeling you are shortcutting stuff, you are working too hare.
>
> Now, all this sage advice might be of little use for you considering you
> are already too far down the stretch. But there is always the
> possibility to go back in case I realize something is awkward or
> whatever or requires my energy that should really come from the client.
> When I was in a situation like that and did go back, it never backfired.
> On the contrary, it secured a much better procedure for everyone... all
> in accordance of the wisdom in your signature
> "When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again,
> and you will be free of problems."
>
>
> Have a great day
> mmp
>
>
> Am 06.02.2020 um 00:14 schrieb Thomas Herrmann via OSList:
> > Dear Jake
> >
> > I don’t fully understand, of course, but am wondering what the
> > purpose/expected outcome is for this development process and also there
> > must be no more than 3 O’s? I understand they are not yet defined, but
> > should be identified/agreed on in the OST?
> >
> > My experience from similar situations is that it is not that well
> > thought through or that the opportunities at hand if choosing to use OST
> > are not fully understood.
> >
> > Good night from Sweden
> >
> > Thomas Herrmann
> >
> > *Från:* OSList <oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org> *För *Jake
> > Yeager via OSList
> > *Skickat:* den 5 februari 2020 00:57
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> > *Kopia:* Jake Yeager <jacob.yeager at gmail.com>
> > *Ämne:* [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?
> >
> > I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use
> > the 25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and
> > then 1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.
> >
> > The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy
> > if the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess
> > I could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
> > decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
> > call on the top 3 if the group is split.
> >
> > Thanks and much love,
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > ________________
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
> >
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> >
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