ok, coolio. rough thoughts follow - things like padlet could fit well into the "tools" section. Starts with a summary and then a detailed description of a collaboration experience follows. <div><br></div><div>I have it broken down into a discrete time period punctuated by a series of events, though I was interested in the concept of a structure that could be ongoing. Like you said Skye, we have too much unnecessary fragmentation in our lives!</div>
<div><br></div><div>I also have stuff on the need, value, potential revenue streams, etc - ALL thoughts welcome!<br><br><p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Opportunity/Need</b>:
The opportunity is to accelerate the development of feasible social enterprises
by providing a format to rapidly generate and test ideas, which are informed
from the outset by the whole system: entrepreneurs, partners, champions,
sources of funding, and the community they intend to serve. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, there is the opportunity to build a community
that develops and tests cooperative models of innovation and social impact. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Solution: </b>A
system for ongoing, whole systems collaboration that includes:</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:38.35pt">1.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span><b>A series
of online, real-time events</b> to respond to a specific prompt, such as: <i>“Opportunities for promoting access to
healthcare in poor/remote communities” </i>OR <i>“Designing for disaster prone areas”</i></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:74.35pt">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>A cross-section of a “whole system” is invited so
that you have everyone in one space that you will ever need to help get an
initiative off the ground – yes, like Future Search, and yes, an ideal
scenario. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:74.35pt">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>More than one series could be held in parallel
or throughout the year on different topics.
</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext">2.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span></span><b>An
Open Space technology format</b> to the events to support self-organization and
encourage engagement and creativity: <a href="http://www.openspaceworld.org/">http://www.openspaceworld.org/</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:74.35pt">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>The online events could be managed by a set of
seasoned OS facilitators, who use Blackboard collaborate to create virtual Open
Space environments – I recently participated in an event run by these folks and
found it to be a strong approximation of a face to face OS event and very
effective.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><b>3.<span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></b><b>An Appreciative Inquiry design</b> to
encourage a strengths-based approach to new initiatives: <a href="http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/">http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/</a>
<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><b>4.<span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></b><b>Worksheets and forms</b> to support
participant records of events<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><b>5.<span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></b><b>A google groups list and shared documents </b>to
facilitate asynchronous and continuous dialogue, as well as informal small
group work in between each event.<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><b>6.<span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></b><b>One face to face event per series</b> to
generate greater engagement and momentum, showcase results to a broader
audience, and recruit future participants.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:110%">Possibly a combination of Ignite-style
presentations followed by an Open Space (may be able to combine the series
topics during one event.)</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><b style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:110%"><font size="4">Detailed sketch</font></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:38.35pt">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rough Model Outline: </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style>1.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Hold all workshops twice to encourage participation
by as many people as possible and to allow for thorough discussions.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>2.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Establish a Google group for ongoing and
asynchronous communications between events. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>3.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Discovery. Event #1: <i>Successes and Strengths</i> – Use Appreciative Inquiry workshop model</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Focus on stories of successful projects,
organizations, models, communities, etc. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span> Identify
themes, trends, assets, and resources</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>i.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Saved in shared google doc open to current and
future event participants</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">c.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Recording of event available as a podcast – not
sure of fee</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>4.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Dream. Event #2: <i>Opportunities and Offers</i> – Open Space event</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Participant-driven agenda and small group
discussions about opportunities in the identified area of exploration. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>All small groups take notes on discussion
highlights, as well as take note of identified next steps, and any offers of
time, resources, contacts, etc. – worksheets made available. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>i.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Discussion highlights and table of offers
available via shared google doc</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>ii.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Participants can add to the “offers” google doc
after event, identifying if they are a person/organization seeking a partner,
or offering to partner, or offering anything else like contacts, information,
potential investment, professional services, etc. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>5.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Offline: Based on discussions in Event #2, small
groups may have formed that will continue to flesh out opportunities according
to their own schedule and methods. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Request that updates be posted to a blog, or to
a shared google doc. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>6.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Design. Event #3: <i>Concept Development and Team Building</i> – Open Space event</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Participant-driven agenda and small group
discussions on concepts identified earlier, or new concepts. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Prompt involves brainstorming concepts and
inviting participants to form teams of people or organizations who want to take
concepts a step further. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">c.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>All small groups take notes on concept
discussion highlights, as well as take note of teams in progress, or individual
interest in being part of a team, as well as basics of team members, such as
location, availability, nature of desired involvement – worksheets made
available. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>i.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Discussion highlights and team notes available
via shared google doc so participants can get involved with teams outside of
group sessions that they participated in and so people who missed the event can
remain involved. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>ii.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Participants can add to the team building google
doc after event. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>7.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Offline: Based on discussions in Event #3, teams
may have formed that will continue to flesh out concepts according to their own
schedule and methods. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Request that updates be posted to a blog, or to
a shared google doc. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>8.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Destiny. Event #4: <i>Action Planning</i> – Open Space event</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Participant-driven agenda and small group
discussions on action planning for concept initiatives in development. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Prompt involves strategic planning for moving
forward offline with concepts in development. Some structure may be provided
and/or tools/worksheets, but format will be up to participant driven groups. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">c.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>All small groups take notes on action planning
highlights, including tangible next steps, any requests for resources, team
members, information, and any identified timeline or goals. Worksheet provided.
</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>i.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Available via shared google doc</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>9.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Offline: Teams meet according to their own schedule and methods to
implement their concept. If interested in participating in Face to face event, develop <span style>an elevator pitch and an Ignite style presentation,</span><span style> </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style>10.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Event #5: Face to Face, Ignite
style – <span style="background:yellow">this following
part is all weak</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">a.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Teams present their plans and progress in an
Ignite-style presentation: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">b.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Audience to include participants of year-long
collaboration and others. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in">c.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Potential for Q&A with audience and
investors</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.0in">d.<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span>Audience can also include broader group of
interested parties</p>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Possibly hold an OS style event to get more
feedback, buy-in, and participation from a broader group in the engaged face to
face environment.</span><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:38.35pt"><br></p><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Skye Hirst <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:skyeh@autognomics.org" target="_blank">skyeh@autognomics.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>Yes, Tricia, that's whats been coming into my thoughts today. How to create a Vortex/Matrix of what works as a way for bridging theory/experience. Both are essential and visualizations work better than words often especially when Pointing during an emerging process - but a format like you mention might be a way of Mapping it as it unfolds and we co-create it. Hmmm nice. Skye Send it along please. Skye<br>
<br></div>Quote from Norm - "There is nothing messier than a bunch of facts without a theory." And perhaps we could say also there's nothing messier than a theory disconnected from truth of what works known out of experience.<br>
</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="h5">On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Tricia Chirumbole <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:tricia@investorswithoutborders.net" target="_blank">tricia@investorswithoutborders.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
</div></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div class="h5">This is awesome HO and Jon!<div><br></div><div>I will continue to post notes on the OS list - notes from this week' skype coming soon :)</div>
<div><br></div>We are planning to continue the Village Care/OS in cultural contexts skypes - Skye will be updating us on topic and plans for next call. <br>
<div><br></div><div>AND I am inspired to try out the padlet!....Jon, your ears must have been ringing, as Suzanne mentioned you on our skype and probably has already been in contact. </div><div><br></div><div>This could be a cool tool for ongoing visual collaborations. Anyone want to try it for brainstorming an action plan for scaling the Village Care model? we could then share the link with the OS list - what you think HO, muddying waters?<br>
</div><div><br></div><div>Along these lines, after I attended a collaborative circles online OS, I cooked up some thoughts on a method for "whole systems collaboration for social enterprise development" that uses both virtual and face to face interactions and OS.</div>
<div><br></div><div>If anyone is interested in learning more about this concept, let me know and I can share my rough draft! </div><div><br></div><div>I am working on recruiting my friend who runs a social enterprise business plan competition with the William James Foundation as a partner. </div>
<div><br></div><div> </div><div><div><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Harrison Owen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:hhowen@verizon.net" target="_blank">hhowen@verizon.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Ever since it seems like we have been trying to set Open Space to Electrons. Or at the very least do what </blockquote>
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