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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#800080 size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#800080
size=2>Here comes the pile in the reziprok order of approaching. I apologize, if
I've missed one</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#800080 size=2>Erich from lovely Vienna</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#800080 size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#800080
size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#800080 size=2></FONT><BR>...and if
you/anybody cares enough about this thread to gather up the<BR>little 25-word
quotes into on small pile, i would post, or you/i could<BR>post them in the osw
weblog in the 'what is ost' category.<BR><BR>michael</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#800080 size=2></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#800080
size=2></FONT><BR><FONT face=Arial color=#800080
size=2>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</FONT><BR></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">self-organization - discovery - laughter -
productivity - co-creation -<BR>understanding - action - witnessing -
achievement - reflection -<BR>celebration<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">once you've tasted how Open Space unleashes
creativity and productivity,<BR>it will be hard to fit back into the shape of
those other meetings<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">if you've tried open space you know that
meetings can be productive,<BR>creative, energizing and worth your
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">why sit and listen in conferences when you can
tap into the knowledge<BR>and wisdom of everybody there and feel engaged the
whole time?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">it's time to have meetings and conferences
where work gets done<BR>creatively, emergent issues are named, resources are
shared and the work<BR>really matters.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">a co-created agenda, conversations that matter,
work that uses the<BR>energy and wisdom of each individual: a celebration of
what people can<BR>do – together<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">People self-organize according to their
interests, co-create solutions<BR>and appreciate across differences -- taking
care of themselves and each<BR>other and getting great things done.(all Lisa
Heft)</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">OS adds nothing but simply uncovers what is
present.<BR>It is a new, deeper awareness of what we already are: naturally
occuring <BR>self-organizing systems (Harrison Owen)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Open Space Technology ...is a simple way to run
productive meetings, with five to 2000+<BR>people, and a powerful way to lead
any kind of organization, in<BR>everyday practice and ongoing change. (Michael
Herman)</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US"> </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Open space ... the
serendipitous intersection of unleashed minds, hearts, eyes, ears, hands,
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">and feet.(Jack
Ricchiuto)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Open space is a lot like tofu, which can be
used in countless ways<BR>because it readily absorbs the flavors and spices of
anything. (Tree Fitzpatrick)</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Onion Skin Technology...peel back the layers
and it makes you cry...but cook it up and it gets sweet and juicy. (Chris
Corrigan)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Open Space combines the rigor of a great board
meeting with the energy of conversation around a coffee pot. (John
Rapp)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Open Space enables groups of any size to
organize themselves to deal with complex, important issues and accomplish
something meaningful by inviting people to take repsonsibility for what
they love. (Peggy Holman)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Do you yearn to be in conversations about
questions that matter where you feel alive, inspired, connected, surprised,
engaged, empowered, responsible and open to possibility. Well, that's what
happens in open space. (Alan Steward)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">If it's markets, it's markets, if it's
activists I talk about getting people to work on stuff that really
matters. If it's business people it's "creating and immediately
implementing high performance work teams." If it's religious people it's
"harnessing the power of Spirit to bring meaningful work to our
community." If it's community building we're all about "discerning what's
most important and taking responsibility for it."(Chris
Corrigan) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Open Space Technology is a surprisingly simple
high performance system,<BR>binding passion with responsibility.. (Mikk Sarv
& Eric Lilius)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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