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<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Oooaoo, dear friends</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks
for everything you shared, there are so many different topics in this one -
looking forward to OSonOS and we´ll work further on them!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>We all
have different experiences and I enjoy learning from you all.
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I have
not used Storytelling that much but when I´ve done it, it has felt well worth
the investment of time, although at times it has been only a lunch in between
the opening. For me the problem is that it´s not always enough time
available...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
"still" mostly include the marking (thanks dear Lisa) exercise in my designs.
"What topics do you feel most passionate about" is normally the question. Thanks
for sharing the other perspectives! It is done during reading so it does not
take much extra time (I normally give each person about 5 marks to spend in any
way - once L2F got some!). The sponsor is usually happy with this info as
a complement to topics raised during re-opening. Grouping of topics
takes about 20 minutes, quite chaotic at first but a structure is always in
place at the end and I think it adds to the understanding of what has been
discussed/achived. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>There
is lots of talking during these activities so it is also a preparation for the
re-opening of the space. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT
face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I´d be interested to hear how you give
participants space to think/read/talk to each other before re-opening the
space. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Thanks, Christine for the post-it-idea, so simple and so much fun, I´ll
see when I can try it! </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I´ll
share how it goes. 17-18th of August are the dates. I´ll make some final
adjustments to the design based on the input I´ve got - thanks
again!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Warm
regards</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=234472820-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thomas
(heading of for holidays, so I won´t be that much online for a
while)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Ursprungligt meddelande-----<BR><B>Från:</B> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]<B>För </B>Lisa Heft<BR><B>Skickat:</B>
den 28 juni 2006 18:03<BR><B>Till:</B>
OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<BR><B>Ämne:</B> Re: Design question for an
OS-meeting<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Hi, Thomas
–</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">Thomas has
asked for help with design of a several-day OS including action
planning. He is also beginning with storytelling and including some
marking of topics (I’m not going to call this voting as that implies only
those items with majority support will get done or are the things that matter
– Thomas of course you feel that too).</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I’ll add my
two kronors (Thomas is in Sweden) to the mix of ideas and shared
experiences:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I find that
(and you probably agree, Thomas, if I know you) having participants mark ‘hot’
issues towards the end of a facilitated event does not necessarily identify
which ones will actually get worked on after the event – it’s a snapshot of
how people feel right then - so whenever one is asking a group to mark topics
it’s essential to decide on how to name and frame the instructions. What
is the group asked to place a sticky-dot on – those topics which can get done
with zero additional budget? Those topics that can be done by any individual
without needing committee approval? Those topics that require additional
research? I find that clarifying this as part of the pre-work is very
useful. In addition it helps the client/sponsor/host articulate what is
really needed. If they needed to measure accomplishment, that can be
done by showing anyone the amazing Book of Proceedings. If they need to
measure intention to action, that can be done by showing the action planning
forms coming from the ‘reopening of space’ action planning session. So
articulating what and why a dot-‘vote’ is needed is truly helpful.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I find that
reopening the space for action planning is a great way to do action planning –
and I use an action planning form adapted from the one designed by the
fabulous Diane Gibeault and colleagues (page 1 is the form that action
planning convenors take to their sessions to document their discussions –
along with it is a sign-up sheet for participants in that discussion; page 2
is an example of a personal action planning form that I sometimes put on the
chairs in closing circle if one of the intentions of the event is to support
people doing their own personal action work).</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"><A
href="http://www.openingspace.net/openSpaceTechnology_method_resources.shtml">http://www.openingspace.net/openSpaceTechnology_method_resources.shtml</A>
(see the second-to-the-last item on this list)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I find that
action planning sessions can be 45 minutes – it is not a session to *<B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">do</SPAN></B>* the work but to identify the work,
the resources needed, the timelines, who else should be contacted, and so
on. I have done one and I have also done two rounds of action planning
sessions just before closing circle. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I love the
way that re-opening the space invites any action to have a champion, whether
it is one passionate person or a whole group. It supports the same
values of the main Open Space sessions – that any ideas are worthy and that
anyone can make a difference, and that anything is possible.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I like to
give the most time for open space sessions before action planning. I
understand the intention and experience of those of you who use storytelling
before opening space and I know it has been very successful – it is not
something I do because I find that the Open Space also invites the
stories.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I have also
found that in those events where you cannot print up a Book of Proceedings
before action planning time, the group seems to get enough data from the
original (or xerox-enlarged) notes people took from the sessions that are
posted up on the wall as the Open Space goes along. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'">I look
forward to hearing everyone else’s ideas and experiences and thank you Thomas
for inviting the sharing,</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
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