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At 02:03 AM 2/18/01 -0700, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Hi OSLIST,<br>
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Another story to share, about a somewhat unusual OST event.<br>
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In sharing this story, I invite feedback - in general (as always), but
also in a few specific areas:
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<li>First...well, I guess I have to admit it...I facilitated a
<i>hybrid</i> event! (does my radar pick up virtual incoming rotten
tomatoes?) I'll explain how and why below, and I'd love to hear
from others: was this a good or a bad idea?
<li>Second: Fewer topics were posted than either I or the sponsor
expected. How come?
<li>Third: Are there special considerations for an event around a
"learning for learning's sake" type of theme?
<li>Fourth: How might one do reports for a "learning for
learning's sake" type of theme?
<li>and Fifth: Do other facilitators feel it is sometimes
appropriate to participate in discussion groups? If so, under what
circumstances is this okay? <font size=4></font></blockquote>
</ul>Sounds like you had a good time, as did the folks. I guess my
question in this case (as in most such cases) would be -- what would have
happened in the absence of prescribing group behaviors? My guess is that
everything would have proceeded as usual. Hence an additional question --
"Why the lay-on? Did it really do any good, add something? You were
there, I wasn't -- so I don't know. But in every other similar situation
(folks tried Dialogue, Appreciative Inquiry as an integral part of the
OS) -- at best the participants wondered why they were taking the side
trips. At worst they got down right rebellious. My sense is that somehow
the space gets closed -- more or less. Following the old dictum from the
great state of Maine -- Don't fix it, if it ain't broke." Or
something.<br>
<br>
Harrison<br>
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