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<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Dear
Chris, dear Michael</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks
for your sharing of thoughts and experiences.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
agree with you Chris, 3 sessions back2back is heavy. I am working on trying not
to push too much into the designs. Although is´s so free, my experience too is
that people often work quite hard in OS, especially when time is limited -
OK this time we have at least 2 days which is good! Thanks for the
reminder!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>STORYTELLING</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Michel, the decision to include storytelling was done when we during the
pre-work identified that there is some grief due to the changes they are facing,
and some not too constructive myths living in the organization - a bit of
mistrust between the two schools that are being merged. So the idea is to give
space for stories to be shared before lunch, and thereby releasing more energy
for the work towards the common future of this new organization. Chris,
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>I do prefer storytelling the night before, but this time it was not
possible. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>(I
tried a design for storytelling in a meeting in Norway in January (which I think
I shared about) which I plan to use again. It includes brief opening, transfer
in, sharing in groups of 10 + documenting on flip-charts which are put into the
large circle when we re-gather. Finally an invitation to share stories in the
large circle. In all 2,5 hours - we start our meeting at 9.30 so that´s a good
fit. Worked marvellous in Norway anyway, where there was BIG grief. It´s good to
have at least the lunch to digest and prepare for OS.)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>ACTIONPLANNING/INPUT FOR ACTIONTEAMS</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Michael I like your suggestion - to save the actionplanning phase until
monday. Unfortunately we do not have enough time/space available on monday to
work as a whole group. There is only small time (about 1,5 hours) & small
spaces for groups to gather to continue their work.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>So I
think we´ll at the minimum identify hot topics on friday.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I like
the idea of having some sort of an "audium" - exibition/input of ideas. I guess
that could be either on the reports produced or maybe on issues that are brought
up for actionplanning or the actionplans? If we have brief
next-step-sessions, say 30 mts. They could post their actions on flip-charts on
each a space in the main room. Then we could have say 30 mts for all to
walk around read and add ideas as input for the groups. At the same time they
could sign up for those groups they wish to take part in. And then closing
circle. This would all be added into the documentation which they would all get
on monday morning, before gathering their groups. How does that sound?
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>REGARDING VOTING/GROUPING OF TOPICS</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>My
experience is that the top voters are almost always taken into action by
someone. I heard on the list that people are sometimes angry with this process.
I can´t recall I ever had critical feedback on this and I think it is partly
because i make the purpose so clear. Just to get the info what topics have most
energy for the group as a whole. It can also be of value to the sponsor
regarding priorities regarding financial means.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
think that getting a lot of votes can be supportive for those who have passion
to bring the topic further. So on the other hand not getting support could work
the other way around. HOpefully it helps that I point out that a topic which has
only a few votes can be of great important to just a few people and be of
value for the organization anyhow. So go with where your energy is - is the
message for the re-opening where anyone can bring any issue forth for action
planning.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Chris,
I promise to have fun!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Cheers</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Thomas</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=750432411-28062006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></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>Chris
Corrigan<BR><B>Skickat:</B> den 28 juni 2006 11:27<BR><B>Till:</B>
OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<BR><B>Ämne:</B> Re: Design question for an
OS-meeting<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>Hiya:<BR><BR>I see...<BR><BR>In my experience 3
1.5 hour sessions back to back is a heavy load for attention. I would
stay at four total, which should be fine for a group of 100. I don't
work much with same day storytelling, and I might be tempted to add a session
to the morning of day one if I needed another. <BR><BR>It seems like you
have a good opportunity to deepen comittment to action if you start the action
planning conversations on day two and then invite the groups to "park
downhill" by leaving with a clear sense of the work to continue on
Monday. Then come back Monday and continue the conversations then with
the benefit of a couple of sleeps under their belts. <BR><BR>I'd be interested
to see how that goes actually, to have two formal action planning meeting
scheduled within the context of an event. <BR><BR>Hope this
helps...interested to see how it goes.<BR><BR>Chris<BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 6/28/06, <B class=gmail_sendername>Thomas
Herrmann</B> <<A
href="mailto:thomas@openspaceconsulting.com">thomas@openspaceconsulting.com</A>>
wrote:</SPAN>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi
Chris</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What I was thinking about
more particularily was:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>1. Maybe include another
session in the morning day 2. I´ve planned to start at 8.00. That would mean
lunch at 12 or 12.30 and less time in the afternoon for activities such as
actionplanning.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>2. Spending less time
working on actionplans, instead give time to let people give each other
feedback to bring to the action planning sessions coming
monday.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Regarding the voting and
grouping of topics I still often do that. My experience is that sponsors in
organizations like to have this information and it gives a good structure,
common picture to the participants. I AM VERY CLEAR that this is not a
process to exclude any topics, that´s why I also use re-opening (guess it is
what you call non-convergence) to identify topics for action planning. The
voting/grouping does take some time and I agree a "clean" re-opening is nice
too...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Cheers</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thomas</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>-----Ursprungligt
meddelande-----<BR><B>Från:</B> OSLIST [mailto:<A
onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"
href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU"
target=_blank>OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</A>]<B>För </B>Chris
Corrigan<BR><B>Skickat:</B> den 28 juni 2006 10:37<BR><B>Till:</B> <A
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href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU"
target=_blank>OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</A><BR><B>Ämne:</B> Re:
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<DIV><SPAN class=e id=q_10c19eac10bd33a3_1>I canlt see anything wrong with
your design here Thomas. I would opt for "non-convergence" on day two,
or more precisely "non-prioritization" by simply re-opening the space for
those that are willing to take responsibility for convening the action teams
they want to see happen. <BR><BR>Other than that, it looks perfectly
workable to me...or am I missing something in your
question?<BR><BR>Cheers,<BR><BR>Chris<BR>(Frolunda Fan in passing!)<BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 6/28/06, <B class=gmail_sendername>Thomas
Herrmann</B> <<A onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"
href="mailto:thomas@openspaceconsulting.com"
target=_blank>thomas@openspaceconsulting.com</A>> wrote:</SPAN>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(204,204,204) 1px solid">Dear
friends in Open Space<BR>I am planning a two day OS-meeting and would like
to ask for any ideas from<BR>you.<BR>My sponsor is a headmaster. Two
schools are being merged into one unit and<BR>the start will be a 2-day
OS-meeting in August. About 100 participants both <BR>teachers and other
employees.<BR><BR>The OS-meeting is Thursday-friday and on Monday there
will be time for<BR>action teams to meet to work more on the action plans.
So my question is<BR>around how to get the most out of the afternoon day
2, having in mind there <BR>will be a few hours to work further on Monday.
We have to be finished by<BR>15.30. Any sharing of experiences,
suggestions and ideas welcome!<BR><BR>Yesterday we had our pre-meeting and
the design we discussed goes like this: <BR>---DAY 1---<BR>Storytelling in
the morning<BR>LUNCH<BR>Opening<BR>2 sessions (1,5 hours)<BR>Evening
news<BR>Dinner<BR><BR>---DAY 2---<BR>Morning news<BR>2 sessions (1,5
hours)<BR>LUNCH (printing reports)<BR>Reading all the reports
<BR>Prioritization/grouping of topics (to get a structure of the material
and<BR>info about where the energy is in the groups as a
whole)<BR>Re-opening<BR>Next step action
meeting<BR>Closing<BR>---<BR>Hugs<BR>Thomas
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