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<div>>OS, and what are the challenges?</div>
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<div>I think it is totally possible. Where else would you start but with
nothing? It is all Open Space at the beginning of any organization -- so
why not do it for real (in Open Space?) As for control -- if your guy
really thinks he has it, or could get it -- lots of luck. What he can do
is created a nutrient environment in which the organization will grow.
Not simple, but definitely possible. Of course, if you set tight
controls, and seek to impose them -- guess what --the Open Space is
closed. Birgitt has some useful experience and ideas. Come in
Birgitt!</div>
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Harrison
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