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virtual world does occasional grant me much welcomed
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<FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>I'm
incognito as I begin this week's piece, typing from a
table in a sleazy diner, under overcasts skies, laid
over for 2 hours at the Cincinnati Airport in route to
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the week with my friends Rob Berkley and Debbie Phillips
of <B><A href="http://www.GroupMV.com">GroupMV</A></B>
for fun, adventure, and some help developing plans for
my FacilitatorU.com project. <BR><BR>Preceding this
adventure, I attend another last weekend, participating
in </FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>a 6-hour
</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>brainstorming
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face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>session
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you</FONT></FONT> <FONT
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color=#ff9933 size=3><FONT size=2><B><FONT size=3>Opening
Space for Natural
Evolution<BR></FONT></B></FONT></FONT></B></FONT></FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3><FONT size=2><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3><FONT size=2><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>An overview of Open
Space Technology for Facilitating Change.</FONT>
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<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#000000 size=2>Open Space Technology is an organic
approach to facilitation. It mimics nature by creating a
simple structure through the application of a few simple
rules and allowing for a free flow of communication
between all its parts. Inside this process, groups
unfold in a seemingly random fashion, but in truth, its
participants interact guided by their passions and
natural attractions, the most natural of act of all
living things.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>According to Ann Stadler, Open Space expert,
"[This approach] creates the conditions so that the
maximum potential of the individual and the organization
to be realized. Open Space Technology captures the
knowledge, experience and innovation in the organization
that is not captured through less open
processes."</FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#9900cc size=2>When to use Open
Space</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Open
Space Technology is most effective when the following
conditions exist:</FONT></P>
<UL>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Presence of passion (conflict is an element of
passion).<BR></FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where conflict is holding back the ability to
change.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where the situation is complex.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where there is a high degree of
diversity.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where there is an urgent need to make speedy
decisions.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where all stakeholders are needed for good
decisions to be made.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Where you have no preconceived notion of what
the outcomes should be. </FONT></LI></UL>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Do
not use Open Space when you know the answer, think you
know the answer, or have to know the answer. Choosing a
theme for the event and who is invited (the broader the
diversity, the greater the potential for innovation) are
the most critical elements to consider. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#9900cc size=2>Start with a Theme</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Open
Space Technology requires the group's commitment to a
clear theme. This serves as a focusing statement or
question for your gathering. It should frame the higher
purpose and widest context for your discussion in a
positive way. <BR><BR>Here are some examples: "To build
the best software in our industry." "To become known for
exemplary customer service." "To create a company
culture that attracts and retains the best in the
industry."</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Those whom you invite to the event should be
stakeholders or have a specific contribution to make.
All should have passion for your theme. To help decide
you should attend consider the questions, "What are the
expectations and outcomes of the session and what will
be done with them? Who are the people affected by the
theme?" Also consider any constraints that may have an
impact.</FONT></P>
<P></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Understand that this event will "let the genie
out of the bottle." Do not use it if you cannot live
with the consequences. Once it starts, it has to run,
the sponsor must play by the same rules as everyone
else; it is a sacred trust and must be honored or there
will be consequences.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>This
technology can even be used for the business challenges
of solo-preneurs, providing they bring together a number
of their supporters, friends, and colleagues with a
sincere interest and commitment to their
success.</FONT><BR></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2><B><FONT color=#9900cc>Probable
Outcomes</FONT></B></FONT></P>
<UL>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Builds energy, commitment and shared
leadership.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Participants accept responsibility for what
does or doesn't happen.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Action plans and recommendations emerge from
discussions as appropriate.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>You create a record of the entire proceedings
as you go along.</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#9900cc size=2>How it works</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#000000 size=2>Open Space Technology operates in
accordance with the following basic principles and
truths</FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>. These
should be explained and discussed as needed prior to
kicking off the session.</FONT></FONT><B><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><BR><BR>- The
Law of Two Feet. </FONT></B><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>This means
that you take responsibility for what you care about,
standing up for that and using your own two feet to move
to whatever place you can best contribute or learn. Use
your "2 feet" to go where you feel compelled to
participate, to leave what you don't resonate with, and
to take a stand for what's important to you. Because
"c</FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>aring" is the common ground that gathers
participants to a specific issue, they are reminded that
they are all standing together to address a higher
purpose.<BR><BR>- <B>Whoever comes are the right
people</B>. Whoever is attracted to the same
conversation are the people who can contribute most to
that conversation—because they care. So they are exactly
the ones—for the whole group--who are capable of
initiating action. <BR><BR>In one Open Space session,
Rebock was holding, a janitor from the building they
were using was curious what was going on and began
explaining to some of them that he'd sure like to see a
safety shoe with Rebock insoles. The company ended up
launching a new product from this input that now nets
millions of dollars a year.<BR><BR><B>- Whatever happens
is the only thing that could have. </B>We are all
limited by our own pasts and expectations. This
principle acknowledges we'll all do our best to focus on
the present time and place and release any judgments we
have about others or our own pasts--things that could
have been or should have been.<BR><BR><B>- Whenever it
starts is the right time.</B> Give up rigid adherence to
schedules or agendas outside of the agreed upon focal
points. Accept that the creative spirit has its own
time, and our task is to make our best contribution and
enter the flow of creativity when it starts.<BR><B><BR>-
When it's over, it's over.</B> Creativity has its own
rhythm. So do groups. This is just a reminder to pay
attention to the flow of creativity instead of the
clock. When you think it is over, ask: Is it over? If it
is, go on to the next thing you have passion for. If
it’s not, make plans for continuing the
conversation.<BR><BR><B><FONT
color=#9900cc>Truths</FONT></B><BR><BR><B>- Everyone who
comes must be passionate about the topic and willing to
take responsibility creating things out of their
passion.</B> This will support the health of the
process, respect for all those involved that share your
passion, and the value of all that's
offered.<BR><B><BR>- Every person in every situation is
having an impact.</B> Every action, inaction, body
language, thought, behavior, etc. has some impact on the
overall dynamic of the process. Holding a clear,
positive intention on the theme and release of judgments
and negativity will contribute to the group's
success.<BR><B><BR>- Chaos and business mix well
together. New</B> and creative ideas and approaches
usually arise from a breakdown or shaking up of what
exists. Clear intention and desire has the capacity to
assist in the reorganization of a chaotic system into a
higher order of functioning.<BR></FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#9900cc size=2>Tease out focal
points</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Once
the theme is established, individuals in the group
independently build the agenda items based on what they
are passionate about. These items might include problems
to address, systems to develop or refine, opportunities
to explore, etc. Participants write down their ideas
then present them to the group one at a time. Once an
idea is presented, check to see if others' ideas are
similar and decide whether they can be incorporated,
adapted or nested into a single focus. These are posted
on the wall one at a time under a particular group and
time slot. There will be 3 to 5 different topics posted
to be running simultaneously under each time
slot.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2><B><FONT color=#9900cc>Get out of the
way</FONT></B></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Once
the agenda is established, the various groups are
identified in the room and outfitted with flipcharts and
markers. The facilitator's role now is to just stand
back and let the process unfold and people gravitate to
the areas that attract them. The originator of the theme
is responsible for seeing to it that all inputs are
documented for later input into the event
document.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2><B><FONT color=#9900cc>Group size
</FONT></B></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Open
Space accommodates groups from 5 to 1500 people. It can
be run for a couple of hours to 3 or more days;
consecutively or over time; at one site or at multiple
sites connected by computer and/or phone and video. The
longer the space is open, the more transformative the
outcomes.</FONT></P>
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<P><B><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
color=#9900cc size=2>About the process</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Participants will adopt different roles and
behaviors throughout this process. Some may resemble
Bumblebees as they cross-pollinate ideas across various
groups. Some may "flutter" like butterflies, observing
and focusing on a particular issue without a lot of fuss
or apparent tangible input. Some may not attend some or
all of the sessions and hang out at the pool or the bar.
Some may hog the conversation and find themselves
standing alone depending on the tolerance of their
audience. Small side conversations may take place
outside or between designated groups. Whatever the
behavior, It's important to remember that all roles are
important to the process and contribute in some
way.<BR><BR>After participating in an Open Space
process, I felt that a great deal of work was
accomplished with very little effort or stress on the
part of any participant. I never felt stuck, bored, or
frustrated during this six hour process. Time flew by
and a great deal of work flowed out. I felt energized
afterward as did many who shared their experience with
me. I definitely look forward to trying this with my
groups.</FONT></P>
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