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At 10:12 AM 6/22/01 -0700, Jeff wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>In two hours you can do the
introduction and marketplace (30 minutes), have<br>
two 30-minute session times, and a 30 minute closing circle. If you can
use<br>
two and a half hours, you might extend the sessions to 45
minutes.</blockquote><br>
I suspect the real issue here is how many people are involved. If you
have a small group (less that 150) two session and a closing would work
pretty well. But if that group is larger -- 500 up -- that is a lot
cram in a little time, particularly when the group has a lot of moving
about to do. <br>
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Also maybe the closing could just be a moment of silent reflection. It
isn't always necessary to talk and that might be one more thing to let go
of (not to do)??? I always start an Open Space by inviting people to let
their eyes go 'round the circle to notice who is there. At the end I
invite them to do the same thing, and notice what is different. Happens
in a couple of minutes and it is pretty awesome.<br>
<br>
Harrison <br>
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