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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Loved this story. Great example of metaphysical balance in
everyday life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Josef<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robyn Williams<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 26, 2007 3:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Learning to live in open space in all the moments of our
lives (was Causing Trouble/Digging Heals)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>I practice on the train, standing without holding on.</span></span><span
style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>When I lose balance I enjoy the fall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>I fell down the stairs recently. Far from digging, my heels slipped and
my legs shot out in front of me. I grasped the rail (helm?) – no way could I
stop the fall however enough to turn my body slightly, safely, and down I went,
thump, thump, thump, thump, thump. I was surprised yet calm during the short,
bumpy ride, amused by the sight of my legs sticking out in front of me, quite
delighted by the unexpected, knowing that I might end up worse for wear and
accepting that I was helpless.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>I came to rest, shaken up like that ol’ martini. I breathed deeply,
feeling the fright, allowing the ride to settle. Then I checked for damage.
Apart from a few uncomfortable grazes on bony bits, my bum bore the brunt. The
next day a spectacular, inky bruise the size of a soup bowl left me in no doubt
about the force of my multiple landings. No pain though and I thanked my bouncy
bum, grateful that it did what it was designed to do.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Without the rail I would have landed on my coccyx, a very painful
affair according to a colleague recovering from this damage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>And if I’d tried to stop the fall by hanging on tightly to the rail I
may have broken my arm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Best wishes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Robyn Williams<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>PERSISTENCE OF VISION<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Facilitation Communication Sustainability<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=EmailStyle25><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Fremantle, Western Australia<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>-----Original
Message-----<br>
<b>From:</b> OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]<b>On Behalf Of </b>Harrison
Owen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, 23 March 2007 6:49 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Causing Trouble/Digging Heals</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b>From:</b> OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Scott
Willard<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Causing Trouble</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='color:black'>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>will
</strong>hit a bifurcation point and new life <strong>will </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>
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='color:black'>Scott
Willard<br>
Affinity Consulting Group<br>
affinity-scottwillard.com </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='color:black'>----- Original Message ----<br>
From: Tenneson Woolf <tenneson@berkana.org><br>
To: OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:41:29 AM<br>
Subject: FW: Causing Trouble</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>Thanks all.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Harrison Owen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 22, 2007 5:27 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Causing Trouble</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Uwe
Weissflog [mailto:Uwe.Weissflog@t-online.de] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> hhowen@verizon.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Causing Trouble</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Courier New";color:black'>Dear Harrison ,<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>
D-34516 Vöhl-Marienhagen , Germany<br>
+49 5635 99 11 97 (fon)<br>
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+49 175 521 76 56 (mobile)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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