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About the question of getting rid of the "W" - I find it hard to
engage in that question - so I'll counter with another.<br>
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The first place I heard about a World Open Space on Open Space was
at an Agile Open in San Francisco several years ago. Hearing one of
the participants speak in the morning announcements that parallel to
our geeky agile software OST conference there were also brave
fortunate souls were convening a World Open Space on Open Space. It
felt authenticating, energizing, and empowering to know that people
cared enough about the Open Space format to meet in a global
context.<br>
<br>
So my counter question is "What is the value of having the 'W'?"<br>
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For me the 'W' indicates the presence of a world community that
cares enough to nurture and support and advance this powerful
philosophy and way for people to come together.<br>
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The 'W' gives some focus for people who may have limited resources
to both get to a world wide event, and to help others get to a world
wide event where this lively and heart filled community can meet
face to face and keep friendships, relationships, and connections
alive.<br>
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Also, the 'W' brings up valuable conversations about our global
context. I really love that we have a focal annual World event. If
there were enough energy - I'd love to see more than one World event
co-created by the World Open Space community. But I'd be saddened if
we somehow forbid the "W". It feels like closing, not opening space.<br>
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Anyone who wants to have a OSonOS can do one.<br>
Anyone who wants to have a WOSonOS can do one. Did anyone else
besides Suzanne really have the ambition, energy, and drive to host
the 2013 event?<br>
Anyone who wants to can host an XOSonOS - where X is whatever
amplification to OSonOS you want. An Agile Open Space on Open Space.
A Pilots Open Space on Open Space. A Food Open Space on Open Space.
It's not licensed. Just do it.<br>
<br>
Harold<br>
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Harold Shinsato<br>
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