Oh everyone, this has been such a delight! I will not be demure or reserved. I just simply have to say how much I love and appreciate this community. Each morsel of advice I will treasure and re-read knowing that "whatever happens happens" which I really already knew but to be reminded of it here and to hear about your experiences, tips, tools and insights, well what a gift. Thank you not just for me but most especially for this group of scientists and others who I hope will soon meet in Open Space to engage and connect on their passion and what brought them to science in the first place: to create, discover and make a difference! <br>
<br>And yes Andrew (and everyone else), yes indeed it all helps! Suzanne<br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Andrew Rixon <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:andrew@babelfishgroup.com">andrew@babelfishgroup.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="12a444ceae0eb129__MailEndCompose"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Hi
Suzanne,</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">With scientists being such
creative people, I’ve found that they really get into Open Space...</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Here’s one article I’ve written describing
more about one experience...</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.babelfishgroup.com/files/Measuring%20a%20successful%20meeting.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.babelfishgroup.com/files/Measuring%20a%20successful%20meeting.pdf</a><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">And... In terms of hurdles and
client/sponsor trepidation... Here’s a little tool that was topped off with a
great discussion with Viv McWaters...</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">It provides an entry point into
some different conversations...</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.babelfishgroup.com/blog/?p=254" target="_blank">http://www.babelfishgroup.com/blog/?p=254</a><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Hope this helps!</span></p>
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Warm regards,<br>
Andrew</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">--<br>
Andrew Rixon PhD<br>
Director<br>
Babel Fish Group Pty Ltd <br>
Skype: AndrewJRixon <br>
Mobile: 0400 352 809 <br>
Fax: (03) 8610 0162 <br>
Email: </span><a href="mailto:andrew@babelfishgroup.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">andrew@babelfishgroup.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> <br>
URL: </span><a href="http://www.babelfishgroup.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">http://www.babelfishgroup.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> <br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><br>
Interested in Story? Join us for the next </span><a href="http://www.babelfishgroup.com/CelebratingStoryConference" target="_blank">"Celebrating
Story: Bringing People and Work to Life"</a><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">
conference. Oct 7th and 8th. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US"> OSLIST
[mailto:<a href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU" target="_blank">OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Suzanne Daigle<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, 6 August 2010 3:42 AM<div class="im"><br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU" target="_blank">OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</a><br>
</div><b>Subject:</b> [OSLIST] Scientists in Open Space</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Hi everyone!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Over the past few months I have
been working with a Sponsor connected with international scientists. She is
passionate about inviting people to have new conversations around how we “do”
science; how science is funded; the future of science and education; and the
emerging trends leading into the next era of science. The goal is to
experientially engage a highly diverse group of participants (scientists,
policy makers and change agents) in ways that invite self-organization,
collaboration and shared leadership – as opposed to how people interact in your
typical conference. Nationally and internationally, science faces many
urgent challenges not unlike the system breakdowns that we see in so many
areas. Certainly there is a sense that the basic ingredients for an Open Space
are there not the least of which real issues of concerns, high levels of
complexity, diverse groups, great urgency. That said, the Sponsor feels a
certain degree of trepidation about how independent-minded, self-directed
scientists might respond to Open Space. Not a new question for any of us I
know. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">It would be helpful if you could
share any experiences you’ve had working with Scientists, globally or
nationally. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Which sectors? Themes?
Context? Hurdles? How did it go overall? </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Any and all insights appreciated.
Will send you buckets of smiles and sunshine from Florida in return. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">Suzanne</span></p>
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-- <br>
Suzanne Daigle<br>
NuFocus Strategic Group<br>
7159 Victoria Circle<br>
University Park, FL 34201<br>
FL 941-359-8877; <br>
CT 203-722-2009<br>
<a href="http://www.nufocusgroup.com" target="_blank">www.nufocusgroup.com</a><br>
<a href="mailto:s.daigle@nufocusgroup.com" target="_blank">s.daigle@nufocusgroup.com</a><br></div></div>
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