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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Jack – I have always loved your “map” –
if only because it provides me and (indirectly I presume), and Open Space
Technology with an impressive lineage which is at once colorful, although
perhaps undeserved. It is true that my first public foray into the realm of
Organization Transformation happened at a regional conference of ODN (Organization
Development Network) – I gave a paper. What is also true is that at the
time I had no real clue what Organization Development might be, where it came
from, or what it might be useful for. My inspiration, training and experience
came from a rather different place, including but not limited to a layman’s
understanding of the New Physics, a rather deeper understanding of the myth and
ritual of the ancient near east, and an appreciation of a variety of (what now
would be called) esoteric traditions. Strange things like Tibetan Buddhism, Sufi
thought (Rumi), some deep learning at the feet of (West) African Shamans, the
work of Joseph Campbell, Ken Wilbur – and other assorted denizens of the
Fringe. I wouldn’t claim academic expertise for most of this, but
existential, on the ground experience for sure. Truth to tell, when
Organization Transformation first reflected the light of day it was not viewed
in a positive fashion by the powers that be (were) in the world of OD.
Definitely heretical! Off the Wall! Out of Sight!! Some still feel that way, I
am sure – but times change. And a lot of the people who found the idea of
Organization Transformation radically abhorrent became friends. I can’t
say we have always agreed – but we are friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>And then we come to Open Space Technology. It does not come
from, nor is it part of the great tradition (lately created) of Large Scale
Interventions. It began as it remains – The product of two Martinis (and
before that the Big Bang)! There was no careful research, no critical analysis
of preceding efforts – just a little Gin and (much less) vermouth. And
with all that as ancestors, you got to keep it simple. – Sit in a
circle, create a bulletin board, open a market place – and Go to work.
Hasn’t changed a bit ever since. But I am sure that our understanding of
what happens has gone a lot deeper – which is not to say that we are
getting anywhere near the depths we must achieve. But we are moving in the
right direction, I think. And it is fun.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Harrison<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Harrison Owen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>www.openspaceworld.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>www.ho-image.com (Personal Website)<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>Jack Martin Leith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: ODWS - Journey through time; suggestions please !!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for mentioning the map, Michael.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I've just uploaded it to my server in case anyone wants to
see it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Here's the URL: <a
href="http://www.leithcocreation.com/documents/history-of-large-group-methods.doc">www.leithcocreation.com/documents/history-of-large-group-methods.doc</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>It's a big file ... sorry ... I don't have time right now to
make it any smaller.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Jack<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On 27 May 2010 15:05, Michael Herman <<a
href="mailto:michael@michaelherman.com">michael@michaelherman.com</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>i'll second jeff's recommendation of marv weisbord's
'productive workplaces.' that was the first thing that came to mind
here. another was a map that jack martin leith did some years ago,
showing overlapping development paths of various methods and leading
practitioners. jack?<br>
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Michael Herman<br>
Michael Herman Associates<br>
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312-280-7838 (mobile) <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 4:39 AM, VISUELLE PROTOKOLLE <<a
href="mailto:mail@visuelle-protokolle.de" target="_blank">mail@visuelle-protokolle.de</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Dear Gerard,<br>
<br>
Our friend Jon Jenkins, who sadly died recently, said as the father of the IAF
Method Database, that right now the three most important elements in our
profession are VISUALIZATION, STORYTELLING and ONLINE METHODS.<br>
<br>
Greetings from Italy<br>
<br>
Reinhard Kuchenmüller<br>
<br>
<br>
VISUELLE PROTOKOLLE® <br>
<a href="http://www.visuelle-protokolle.de/" target="_blank">www.visuelle-protokolle.de</a><br>
+39-0566-88929<br>
</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'><br>
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Am 27/05/10 08:16 schrieb "Gerard Muller" unter <<a
href="http://gm@openspace.dk" target="_blank">gm@openspace.dk</a>>:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Dear All,<br>
<br>
At the upcoming Organisational Development World Summit (see <a
href="http://www.odworldsummit.org/" target="_blank">http://www.odworldsummit.org/</a>,
which is organised in collaboration with several organisations and communities
- amongst which several who are on this list , we are organising part of the
program as a special journey through the history of our profession, before we
move into it’s future.<br>
<br>
I would like to ask for your help in identifying what you feel are the 2-3
elements which deserve a place in this journey. This could be either in the
history of the profession (a book, a bit of research, the birth of an
method or theory), or in the history of the society around (political,
technological, ...).<br>
<br>
If you have a specific idea how to represent the elements which come to mind,
that would be great.<br>
In the case of a publication, it could be the book itself, in the case of an
event maybe the invitation,<br>
a poster, pictures. But we’ll also have space for filmclips and music.<br>
<br>
Please mail any ideas to my E-mail at <a href="http://gm@openspace.dk"
target="_blank">gm@openspace.dk</a>, in the course of the coming week.<br>
<br>
Thanks for your assistance !!<br>
<br>
Greetings from Denmark,<br>
<br>
<br>
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<br>
Gerard Muller<br>
<br>
Open Space Institute Denmark<br>
Phone: (+45) 21269621<br>
Mail: <a href="http://gm@openspace.dk" target="_blank">gm@openspace.dk</a><br>
Skype: openspace1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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