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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>After being away from emails for a bit – it is
wonderful to read the rich conversations. This week I was privileged to
play with an intro/training for Open Space Technology – fresh in the glow
of OSonOS 2005 – incredibly rewarding as this event sold out at
200! Principals, Vice-Principals, School Board Members meet for two days
each year in a summer retreat just prior to school returning – all playing
in OST for the second day! We had a ball. And mentoring circles started
to spring up, several instantly took how I had been using OST in teaching and
are taking it further. They want more training and experience! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A few comments from the closing circle…<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’ve been attending this retreat for 18 years and have
never felt this engaged.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I was skeptical and am now an ambassador.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We are a terrific system.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Yesterday I saw you all as attentive audience members –
today in OST I saw you as wise, professional, compassionate colleagues.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’m using OST for staff meetings whenever possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I was a teacher and now an administrator – I am
astounded at how much freedom I experienced.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>And many, many more!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The sponsoring committee was both challenged and delighted
as always. After meeting with the sponsoring team, we chose to spend the
first 45 minutes to an hour with some philosophy, videos, description of Open
Space – and I was absolutely so excited to simply get into opening the
space. It was a wonderful gift to me of giving back to a system that gave
so much to my family – several of my sons’ teachers were
there. The questions at the end of the afternoon were simple,
straightforward and brilliant. Participants grasped the simplicity of the
form – gentle and tough! I was astounded as they left ready to get
out there and try it. I am humbled to witness a system touch and tune
into itself – so powerful.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Judi<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>Judith Richardson, MA, BA, BEd, MEC</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>PONO Consultants International</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>Optimizing Performace, Potential and Profitability</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>Phone: 902.434.6695</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>FAx: 902.435.1085</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>Winner International Coach of the Year 2004</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Century><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Century'>Nominee Progress Club Woman of Excellence 2005</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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