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G'day folks<br><br>
news of my first venture into Open Space Facilitator Training - thanks to
Birgitt, Michael H, Harrison, Lisa, Julianne and many others for
contributing to my preparation...<br><br>
peace to all<br>
Brendan<br><br>
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<font size=4><b>OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY LEARNING WORKSHOP <br>
</font>Wollaston Conference Centre<br>
Perth, WA<br><br>
APRIL 9-11, 2003<br><br>
Becoming a Facilitator of Open Space Technology<br><br>
</b>Open Space Technology is a simple approach to better, more productive
meetings in which groups as small as five and as large as hundreds of
people (business or community) quickly self-organise to deal effectively
with complex issues in a very short time.<br><br>
<b>The Invitation<br>
</b>If you have heard of, or participated in, Open Space Technology and
wish to become a facilitator, then you are invited to join us in this
interactive workshop during which our experiences of Open Space will
provide the basis for our learning.<br><br>
<b>The Learning<br>
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<x-tab> </x-tab>Part I</b>
: after this 2.5 day workshop you will know:
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<li>when to use Open Space and when not to;
<li>how to prepare for the event and for the follow-up momentum;
<li>how to make all the necessary logistical arrangements;
<li>how to open and hold the space;
<li>how to prepare yourself for the service you will render;
<li>what to do when chaos emerges.
</ul><i><x-tab> </x-tab>After completing Part I you will be ready to 'open space' in your own organisation or with other groups<br><br>
<b><x-tab> </x-tab>Parts II & III:</b> these modules will take place in October 2003 when Open Space facilitators from countries in the Asia Pacific region <x-tab> </x-tab>will gather 'somewhere' in Australia to participate in a workshop led by Harrision Owen <br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>(<a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com/the_program.htm" eudora="autourl">http://www.openspaceworld.com/the_program.htm </a>). <br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Participants will have facilitated a number of Open Space meetings and will journey deeper into the worldwide Open Space story.<br><br>
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</i><b>The Venue<br>
</b>Wollaston Conference and Retreat Centre, Mt Claremont is located alongside native bushland with scenic views overlooking the Indian ocean and only a few minutes walk from beautiful beaches. This venue, fifteen minutes drive from the centre of Perth, provides participants with the opportunity to travel daily or to stop over in comfortable, peaceful and economical accommodation (a limited number of rooms are available) <br><br>
<b>Part I </b>of this Program is a hands-on workshop for people who wish to convene or to facilitate an Open Space meeting. The workshop is an opportunity for deep learning ABOUT Open Space, IN Open Space and AS the facilitator/sponsor of Open Space.
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<dd><i>You will spend 2.5 days developing a theme for an Open Space meeting, preparing for and experiencing the event, and learning how to prepare sponsors or clients within organizations or communities for Open Space. You will also explore ways of supporting sponsors to follow up on the momentum and actions that come out of Open Space meetings. You will also be invited to join a local practice group to support you in your ongoing growth as a facilitator of Open Space.<br><br></i>
</dl><b>Prior to attending</b> participants are expected to have read Harrison Owen's book:<i> </i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1576750248/qid=1023703540/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_2/002-9045730-1238454">Open Space Technology: A User's Guide</a> <i>and/or </i><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2RU8PAG5N3&isbn=1576750159">Expanding Our Now</a> (see what Amazon says about these); these may be ordered through your local bookshop. Other relevant books by Harrison Owen, published by Berrett-Koehler and available through most bookstores and online booksellers are: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1576750906/ref=pd_sim_books_1/002-9045730-1238454">The Power of Spirit</a> and <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2RU8PAG5N3&isbn=1576750566">The Spirit of Leadership</a>. <br><br>
For more information on Open Space, check out these websites:<br>
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<a href="http://www.openspaceworld.org/english/index.html">www.openspaceworld.org/english/index.html</a> <br>
<a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com/" eudora="autourl">www.openspaceworld.com</a> <br>
<a href="http://www.openspacetechnology.com/" eudora="autourl">www.openspacetechnology.com</a><br>
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<b>The Facilitator:</b> Brendan McKeague, an experienced practitioner of Open Space in Australia, will facilitate Part I of the Program. Brendan has trained in Open Space with Birgitt Willians and Michael Herman and is a member of the Open Space Institute of Australia and the international training network for Open Space Technology <i>(<a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com/the%20Colleagues.htm">www.openspaceworld.com/the%20Colleagues.htm</a>)<br><br>
</i> <b>DATES:<x-tab> </x-tab></b>WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th<x-tab> </x-tab>5.30 - 9.00pm<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>THURSDAY APRIL 10th<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>9.00am - 5.00pm<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>FRIDAY APRIL 11<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>9.00am - 4.30pm<br><br>
<b>VENUE<x-tab> </x-tab></b>WOLLASTON CONFERENCE CENTRE, MT CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA<br><br>
<b>COST<x-tab> </x-tab></b><x-tab> </x-tab>Corporate<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>$660 (includes 10% GST)<x-tab> </x-tab>Early Bird $560 before March 7<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>Community/Student<x-tab> </x-tab>$460 (includes 10% GST)<x-tab> </x-tab>Early Bird $360 before March 7<br><br>
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<i>Registration fee includes dinner Wednesday and Thursday evenings, lunch Thursday and Friday, morning and afternoon teas, <br>
a comprehensive conference Workbook and....a life-time of Open Space coaching by practitioners around the world <br>
24 hours a day, seven days a week....for as long as you wish.<br><br>
</i>For Further information about the Program, about Open Space or about the residential option at Wollaston ($100 for the two nights), <br>
please contact:<br><br>
Brendan McKeague <x-tab> </x-tab><br><br>
Email:<x-tab> </x-tab>mckeague@iprimus.com.au <br>
or <x-tab> </x-tab>(08) 9244 8090<br>
or <x-tab> </x-tab>042 944 8090<br><br>
<i>or register direct on-line at: </i><a href="http://www.pts.net.au/cont1.htm"><b>www.pts.net.au/cont1.htm</a> <br>
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