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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Dear
Jennifer.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>I
usually facilitate a 6 hour pre-meeting before an OS-meeting. I use frameworks
and processes developed through The Genuine Contact(TM) program which
includes the work of many people. The pre-meeting is processfacilitated (opening
space for the potential of the group, but in a more guided version than OST) and
usually management and employee representatives are in the group if it's in an
organization - otherwise as many of the sponsors - interestgroups as possible -
I´ve had 2-20 persons attending such a meeting.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>In
this meeting I normally do the following:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Look
at the background/history/current situation regarding developmental and
emotional status (using the frameworks to dialogue around)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>We
work to clarify the purpose and what they actually want to achieve (my
experience is they often don´t know or at least don´t have the same picture
about this)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Who
will be invited?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>What
is OST and what are the basics to get it working</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006>Setting of the theme and working out
givens</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Design
of the meeting</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>How
will management keep the space open after
the conference</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Follow
up/evaluation</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006>Practicalities - who does what and
when.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006>Closing circle</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>After
this meeting, normally everything is in place, only to write the invitation and
wait to see who shows up.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>My
experience is that my sponsors find it was a well worth
time-investment. It also gives an opportunity to experience an open meeting
format that invites the participants to get into genuine contact with each
other. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=218234613-11082006>Warmest regards</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=218234613-11082006>Thomas
Herrmann</SPAN></FONT></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>Harrison
Owen<BR><B>Skickat:</B> den 10 augusti 2006 23:31<BR><B>Till:</B>
OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<BR><B>Ämne:</B> Re: OST for program
evaluation<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Jennifer- I have never quite done what you are asking
about -- but close. Folk had been running a program for several years and were
wondering what to do better/different/not-at-all. Solution: OS with all
who CARED (not JUST the program designers!) on the theme "Issues and
Opportunities for making X the Best Program." Worked like a
charm.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>And on the subject of client meetings. It all depends.
New client? -- Long time. Old client/OS experienced -- 5 min phone call with
the particulars as in time place, numbers, special considerations-- and a
purpose/theme would help. But not necessary.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Harrison</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<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><BR>Personal
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=JLHurley@hfadesign.com
href="mailto:JLHurley@hfadesign.com">Jennifer Hurley</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU">OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:31
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> OST for program
evaluation</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Does anyone have stories about using OST for the purposes of
evaluating a<BR>program? So far, I haven't had experience "holding
space" for something<BR>with that specific of an outcome.<BR><BR>Also, I'd
love to hear advice about client meetings before doing an OS.
How<BR>much time to people typically spend meeting with or discussing things
with<BR>clients before an OS?<BR><BR>Thanks everyone. This list has
been invaluable in giving me the courage to<BR>try these things
out!<BR><BR>Jennifer Hurley<BR>----------------<BR>Hurley~Franks and
Associates | Planning & Urban Design<BR>1429 Walnut St., Ste. 601 |
Philadelphia, PA 19102<BR>P: 215-988-9440 | <A
href="mailto:JLHurley@HFAdesign.com">JLHurley@HFAdesign.com</A> | <A
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