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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I have found it strange (and wonderful) that no matter the
size of the group it always seem to take about 1 and 1/2 hours from start to the
convening of the first sessions. However when you are dealing with really large
groups (and you are) you really have to keep the issue announcement process
moving along. To do that I have found several things useful. First make it
crystal clear at the start that ALL you want is The issue and the name. NO
SPEECHES. And when the first participant breaks into a speech, even a small one,
break in with a smile and say, No speeches. The second thing, which will enable
you to break in easily, is use a hand held mike and don't let go of it. You
become the microphone stand, a fitting role for the facilitator. The idea
of having a large screen with the issues projected is an interesting one. I have
thought of it before, but never had the chance to try. Sounds like a good
opportunity for an experiment. But even with a screen, I would be very careful
that people can really HEAR the issues called out. If somebody talks too softly
or too fast, I invite them to say it over again. And don't forget to make sure
that they have their names on the papers. Things can get pretty crowded at the
microphone, and it is easy to lose track. But the NAME is important. Lastly, on
the subject of being able to hear -- ambient noise can be a problem with a large
group. People tend to go to the Wall, stay there and talk. One or two folks
won't make that much difference, but once it starts, it is very hard to turn
around. A few reminders from you will help (another reason to keep you hands on
the mike.) Also stationing a few associates at to wall who can gently invite
people to take their seats is a very good idea.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>As for reports -- how about several computer areas -- and
network them with wifi??</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Good luck.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Harrison</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Harrison Owen<BR>7808 River Falls Dr.<BR>Potomac, MD
20854<BR>USA<BR>301-365-2093<BR>207-763-3261 (summer)<BR>website <A
href="http://www.openspaceworld.com">www.openspaceworld.com</A></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=milagro27@cox.net href="mailto:milagro27@cox.net">Christine Whitney
Sanchez</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 14, 2005 5:23
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Timing for really large
groups</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>Hi All,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>Apropos to the wonderful thread about the combination
of OST with World Cafe or any other method, Claudia Haack and I, along with a
dedicated design team and a multitude of volunteers, are preparing for the
2005 Girl Scout National Convention. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>On October 7, Claudia and I will open the space for
up to 2,000 National Council Delegates around the topic of governance.
And for the other 10,000 or so convention participants, "Strategy Cafes" will
be open for business throughout the 3 day convention. In this case, it's
not so much a blend of the methods, but rather using two different methods for
two different purposes. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#008080><SPAN class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>Regarding the Open Space, we are at the stage where
we need to finalize some of the physical/logistics plans that
will involve the convention center and we have a few questions
about what you would do (or have done for those of you who have facilitated
really large events).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>~ With a group this size, is there anything you
would do to expedite the marketplace? There will be 3 session times
available. We open the space at 8:30. The first breakout session
begins at 10:15 or whenever it starts.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>~ What is your guess for how long the
marketplace will take? Harrison, you just said - <FONT face=Arial
color=#000000>From a standing start -- just sitting in a circle -- to active
engagement in something like 15-20 minutes. People rushing to the center of
the circle to announce their issues, and everybody else listening hard and
figuring out what additional issues need to be raised in order to meet
their own needs. That burst of activity might last 30-40 minutes,
followed by another 20 minutes of total ordered chaos in the Market place --
and it is off to work -- usually with sufficient time for a cup of
coffee, restroom break, or phone call. <FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#008080>Did you, Michael Pannwitz and company find this timing to
hold in the Germany 2,000 person event?</FONT></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>~ We have the capability to hang one large
screen on the same side of the room as the marketplace wall. Do
you see any value in projecting the session topics & times on
this screen (as was done in Phx, Harrison)?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN class=078353020-14062005>~
Because the physical distances in this convention center are so vast, it isn't
feasible for most people to travel from the breakouts, back to the plenary
room to input their reports. So far, it looks like we have spotty
wireless capabilities. Any suggestions about how and where to place the
computers?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
class=078353020-14062005>Thanks in advance for your ideas!
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#008080><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><FONT color=#008080><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS">Christine Whitney
Sanchez</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><BR></STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#008080 size=2>480.759.0262</FONT></P>
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color=#008080><FONT size=2><STRONG>C<SPAN class=015422717-25032005>laudia
Haack</SPAN><BR></STRONG><SPAN
class=015422717-25032005>608.209.6768</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></P>
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