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Greetings to All,<br>
<br>
First of all, I apologize for taking so long in communicating
further. This summer I emptied and sold a house, moved into
another....<br>
<br>
...and I became a grandfather! <br>
<br>
Here's a pic of the new wonderful baby person, Clara Louise, Aug 6:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://twitter.com/DanMezick/status/367104332493119488/photo/1">https://twitter.com/DanMezick/status/367104332493119488/photo/1</a><br>
<br>
All of that AND some technical glitches communicating with you all
via OSTLIST. Special thanks to Harold Shinsato for helping me
overcome OSTLIST technical-interface problems. <br>
<br>
Will you please accept my apology for being away for so long?<br>
<br>
The Global Scrum Gathering keynote is September 24, and of course I
plan to explain Open Agile Adoption with OST during my address. <br>
I'm writing blog posts on the components, preparing my presentation,
and pretty much scaring myself to death at the prospect of the
600-700 people who will be present. <br>
<br>
I know we have a huge story to tell about the utility of using Open
Space during Agile adoptions, and I am working very hard to prepare,
and to make sure I represent Open Space in the best possible light
with respect to its surprising (and often amazing) usefulness inside
Agile adoptions. <br>
<br>
Leading up to the Scrum Gathering, I plan to post fresh information
here on OSTLIST as I create it, and also inside the Open Agile
Adoption group on FaceBook:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/openagileadoption/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/openagileadoption/</a><br>
...if you are a member, will you do some "likes", comments and maybe
some posts there?!? Special thanks to Suzanne for quickly posting
some comments!<br>
<br>
There are several blog posts up now, and you can always see
up-to-date information at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.OpenAgileAdoption.com">www.OpenAgileAdoption.com</a>.<br>
<br>
<br>
The Picture<br>
<br>
Here are 3 blog posts that sketch out some of the sociological and
psychological issues that exist in Agile Adoptions, and how an
approach based on invitation & especially Open Space can help
address these issues. <br>
<br>
I want and need to be clear that I have composed some elements,
nothing more. For example, the passage-rite concept is ancient. I
have simply found a useful place to apply it in the modern world.
Open Agile Adoption creates a modern passage rite, to help get the
folks from here to there. <br>
<br>
Likewise, the canonical form of Open Space as described in the Guide
is used. It is used to dramatically increase engagement, on the
hypothesis that engagement is the very fuel of a good and lasting
Agile adoption. Storytelling is another core component. It's as old
as the hills. I have not created anything new here. On the contrary:
Open Agile Adoption composes some very ancient ideas into a cultural
experience-design for modern tribes<br>
<br>
Here are the most recent posts:<br>
<br>
On Liminality<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://newtechusa.net/agile/liminality/">http://newtechusa.net/agile/liminality/</a><br>
<br>
On Passage Rites<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://newtechusa.net/agile/on-passage-rites/">http://newtechusa.net/agile/on-passage-rites/</a><br>
<br>
People, Then Practices: On Mandates<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://newtechusa.net/agile/people-then-practices/">http://newtechusa.net/agile/people-then-practices/</a><br>
<br>
I am busy as a bee now, documenting all the elements of Open Agile
Adoption technique. I plan to share early and often with the members
of this list as the documentation is completed. Thanks for your
patience! <br>
<br>
Agile Orientation for OSTLIST Members<br>
<br>
It came to my attention via Harold Shinsato that some folks on this
list might like to get an orientation on Agile, and how Open Space
fits there. If you are reading this and new to Agile and want an
orientation, I am willing to schedule a concall at a convenient time
using Maestro conference, which is a wonderful tool for doing that
kind of work. Will you let me know if a brief Agile orientation
(with some lively Q&A) interests you? If enough people express
interest, I will schedule an event where we can hop on a call, do a
brief orientation, and get some Q&A going.<br>
<br>
Thanks for suspending your disbelief, and for being so kind!<br>
<br>
Best Regards,<br>
Dan<br>
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