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<p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We had once again a great informal gathering! Weather was
nice, opened windows let the spring air join us, food and service were great as
was the company :-)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Eight of us showed up, about half of which were new people. We
talked about the Law of 2 feet and how the younger generations use it and react
to Open Space and its language. How the principles and the law feel so right,
even in our private lives. We agreed on the importance for the facilitator of
letting go and trusting the group and the process. Then we had a great
conversation about our consulting practices or employment status with
differences and joys of both. Two people were in Organizational Development
masters programs: one at Case Western (Appreciative Inquiry oriented of course)
and one at AU/NTL. Talked about programs and cohorts, which was informative.
The AU/NTL student is looking for an organization to work with, pro bono, for
her last practicum. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to send an e-mail
and I'll forward it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I had brought a couple of interesting books I've recently
read: <i>Theory U</i> (C. Otto Scharmer), <i>A Whole New Mind</i> (Daniel H.
Pink) and <em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Appreciative
Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions: 21 Strength-Based Workshops</span></em> (Robyn
Stratton-Berkessel).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We parted around 8:45, after an informative and inspiring
evening with great connections. Our next gathering will be in June, and I'll of
course send out an invitation to all of you. Thanks to all who came, and until
next time, have fun, live fully and learn in your work as well as in your
personal life :-)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Cheers!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Esther Matte<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Discover -
Engage - Accomplish<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.esthermatte.com"><i><span
style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>www.esthermatte.com</span></i></a><i><span
style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>New York:
212-755-0551<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Montreal:
450-583-5849<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PS. If you wish to remove your name from this list, please
simply inform me by e-mail. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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