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<div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Judy Gast <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jgast@sympatico.ca">jgast@sympatico.ca</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">I am seeking a few folks who are available and interested in joining several Open Space types (interesting ones) in Canada to discuss and learn together from Harrison's new book, <strong>Wave Rider</strong>, via PHONE CONFERENCE calls. (That is, dial into a US or Canadian phone number during a time that is mutually convenient for people located in Eastern and Central time zone.) </font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">The invitation below (previously sent to the Open Space Institute of Canada dist list) details the concept and proposed logistics. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Please email or call me if you are interested or want to know more. As soon as the 'right people' show up (i.e. indicate interest) I will convene an short planning Conference call to discuss and decide on logistics. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Judy Gast<br>Organizational Effectiveness Consultant<br>Barnes Management Group<br>1071 King St. West Suite 102</font></div>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">RE: Idea to start a Discussion of Harrison's new book via Conference call format</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This email is to let you know about an idea to convene a teleconference book discussion group and see if you are interested in participating.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">As many of you know, Harrison Owen, originator of Open Space Technology, has just published a new book called <u>Wave Rider: Leadership for High Performance in a Self-Organizing World (Barrett-Koehler, ISBN 978-1-57675=617-1)</u>. I just received my copy in the mail via Amazon.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">After reading the testimonials blurbs on the back cover, I am intrigued and ready to get into it. One blurb says, "Shows us why almost everything we think we know about planning, organizing, directing, and controlling is wrong... and what we need to do instead." </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">So what does Harrison Owen, have to add to the litany of literature about Leadership? Is there a 'new twist' on this age-old topic? How can we put into use his theories and stories? </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am curious to find out. I know that when I read books, if I have people to discuss the concepts with, I am more likely to find the gems of meaning, and incorporate them into my life and work.<span> </span>I have had several conversations with Larry Peterson, who has read Wave Rider, and he is keen on participating and contributing.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Here is the idea and request. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Are you interested in participating in a series of conference calls to discuss and review the book "Wave Rider"? </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Below are some initial suggestions (based on my conversations with Larry) regarding how it could work:</span></p>
<p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none"><span lang="EN-CA"><font face="Arial" size="2">1) Schedule three 1 1/2 hour conference calls one month apart (dates/timing to be determine by participants). Make it easy to participate, so those who 'sign up' are able and committed to 'show up'. If it's not 'over' after three calls, we schedule three more...</font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -14.25pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2)<span> </span>Limit participation to 6-8 people (who are committed to attend the three calls), so that we can get into rich conversation and dialogue (with more people, it will change the nature of the conversations).<span> </span>If more are interested, a second group could form.</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -14.25pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3) Have a volunteer 'facilitator' for each call (could be same or different person each time), who takes on certain responsibilities. For example, the facilitator decides which pages of the book will be discussed, sends reminder emails with a few discussion provoking questions that trigger thought, thinks about the structure of the call and facilitates to ensure all have opportunity to speak and, perhaps, follows up with summary of key discussion points, request for feedback (i.e. on format and facilitation of call) and reminder of next call. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -14.25pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><span>5)<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If we want, we could invite Harrison to participate in a session to answer questions and hear his thoughts directly.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If interested, please email me at <a href="mailto:jgast@barnesmanagementgroup.ca" target="_blank">jgast@barnesmanagementgroup.ca</a> or call me at 905-824-4352. Once I assess the level of interest and availability, I will schedule a conference bridge to convene an intial short planning call. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This invitation has been sent to the OSIC distribution list with the intent to provide a program/activity that both adds value to OSIC members, and continues to build community amongst OSIC members. Once I get a sense of the level of interest, I will assess whether to send it to others. </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3.75pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Judy Gast </span></p>
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