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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>Scott – this is definitely a
conversation to be interested in. At least I am. Your observation that when the
world goes crazy people tend to grab for the nearest support is obviously true.
And I would guess – completely understandable. Having been in a number of
world-changing events (at least my world changing events) I know exactly what
the feeling is.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>It is not at all unlike being in rough
weather on my boat. When the first waves hit, throw you on the deck and the
boat broadside to the wind – you grab just about anything you can get
your hands on. However, if you stay in that position (on the deck holding on to
the table – which is where I was the last time this happened) there is an
absolute certainty – if the boat goes down, you will too. Counter
intuitive as it may seem (crazy might be a better word) you have to let go. And
having done that, if you attempt to fight the waves and the boat’s
response (pitching) – you will be in worse shape. Believe me; it is out
of your control. The only hope is to literally ride the waves (hopefully still
on your boat) until you can reach the helm (some people call this the “controls”
– bad thought) – and then as opportunity presents itself – slide
to the open space. Never work against the wind, waves or currents – but ride
them! And if you ever think, even for a moment, that you are in CONTROL, you
are in deep trouble!</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>Learning to live in open space in all the
moments of our lives can be a definite assist in those instances when the
cookie really crumbles. So if there is a moral to this story it goes something
like – open space anywhere, anyhow, everytime you can -- for who ever
(including yourself) happens to be around. Who knows – it may just be the
“training experience” of your (their) life time.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>Open Space Institute</span></font><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Scott Willard<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Thursday, March
22, 2007</span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>12:06 PM</span></font><font
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: Causing Trouble</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>I'm really interested in this thread of
conversation. I wonder about the "need" for admin to
control. With organizations changing so rapidly, one would think that the
models of Complex Adaptive Systems and Adaptive Leadership would really catch
on and drive a new openness to the impact of complexity theories on
management. Yet, our human nature when confronted with
rapid change is to dig our heels in the ground, bare our teeth and
charge in to control what we can. Regardless of the quiet whispers that
tell us that all living systems reside outside of our
"control." The system <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">will
</font></b></strong>hit a bifurcation point and new life <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">will </font></b></strong>emerge or death will
occur. Our western business culture is so afraid of death.
Why? Death makes possible new opportunities. I'll take a breath
now.<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Scott Willard<br>
Affinity Consulting Group<br>
affinity-scottwillard.com </span></font></p>
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From: Tenneson Woolf <tenneson@berkana.org><br>
To: OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
Sent: </span></font>Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:41:29 AM<br>
Subject: FW: Causing Trouble</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thank you for voicing
this. It has helped me to name something that I have seen many times and has
made my skin crawl each time, without knowing why.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>A prevalent management
strategy seems to be “how to create obligation.” I contrast this
with the simple invitation to “co-create.” The former feels like a
never ending job that continues to require more and more effort, but in a way
that will never accomplish the most possible (or even more). It is three parts
manipulation, perhaps cajoling, perhaps retention of power, and one part human
to human synergy. The latter feels calls deep down to the core of the human
spirit, without even needing to be too funky, which seems to enliven us through
its simplicity. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>OK, maybe it isn’t
all that simple. And yes, many approaches work to some extent in many
circumstances. But this fundamental distinction – obligation vs
invitation to cocreate – speaks volumes for me.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thanks all.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On
Behalf Of </span></b>Harrison Owen<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Thursday, March
22, 2007</span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>5:27 AM</span></font><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> FW: Causing Trouble</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Uwe
Weissflog [mailto:Uwe.Weissflog@t-online.de] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Thursday, March
22, 2007</span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>6:28 AM</span></font><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> hhowen@verizon.net<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: Causing Trouble</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Dear </span></font><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Harrison</span></font><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>
,<br>
<br>
what you say resonates with my experience and my heart. After numerous Open
Space events in high-tech businesses and universities I have
come to similar conclusions. Humberto Maturana's says in one of his books:
"... but creating and managing are basically different. I co-create,
by consciously living in the Now, making life more harmoniously - without
enslaving other people". But this, apparently is the dilemma we face
when opening the space: the self-organising and co-creating power of
people becomes obvious and collides with the desire of some who
want have power over people.<br>
<br>
I had cases, where after very successful Open Space events (for example one,
which resulted in 3 patents) higher management simply stopped it because the
structure did not fit the "normal way of life" in the company - what
a waste of possibilities.<br>
<br>
I'm now very careful when and how to use Open Space - sometimes it seems better
to say no - for the sake of the people involved.<br>
<br>
-- <br>
Uwe Weissflog<br>
Pathway Guidance - Europe(TM), GbR<br>
www.pathwayguidance.eu<br>
uwe.weissflog@pathwayguidance.eu<br>
Rinnengärten 1<br>
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