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<p>This is a quick note, to invite you to consider attending the
2-day OPENSPACE AGILITY WORKSHOP (OSA,) scheduled for Berlin
Germany in October.<br>
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<p>"OSA" is a simple method of obtaining a rapid, genuine and
lasting Agile adoption. It employs Open Space Technology.<br>
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<p>The basic idea of OSA is that we resist "being changed." <br>
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<p>In OSA the ill-advised "mandate to change" is replaced with an
invitation... an invitation to participate in conducting
experiments with Agile practices. This is a radical departure from
the way so-called "Agile transformations" are attempted today. <br>
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<p>Leaders who choose to use OSA must first define and communicate a
direction and a set of limits, or "guardrails." In OSA, the
direction is "continuous improvement" and the limits on practices
are "the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto." Invited
participants are free to make many decisions about practices,
within that simple set of boundaries. <br>
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<p>In OSA, engagement is the primary goal. Change is dealt with as a
temporary experiment to be inspected. Company leaders
intentionally refrain from forcing specific "Agile practices" on
teams. Instead, the teams experiment with any practices
they choose, that stay within the boundaries of the Agile
Manifesto. The experiments are enterprise-wide, and last 45 to 100
days. <br>
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<p>In OSA, Open Space is the essential element. OSA begins and ends
each iteration of experimentation in an OST event of at least one
day, with full proceedings. In this manner, OSA implements
enterprise-wide iterations of change, encouraging participation
and even authorship (emergent leadership) as the change takes
shape.</p>
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<p>OSA is based on Prime/OS, which defines the core, iterative
structure. This is explained in the Workshop. Prime/OS can be used
to introduce any kind of change to any kind of organization. It is
a way to quickly see what the organization is willing to do now,
and work progressively from there, using Open Space principles.
OSA is based on Prime/OS, and implements Agile in an Agile way. <br>
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<p>The OSA Workshop event in Berlin is two days, and includes an
optional teach-the-teacher segment on Day 2, for those who want to
also work up to someday teaching this class. Teaching OSA involves
attending the class, attending the teach-the-teacher segment,
getting some experience, and applying. <br>
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<p>For OSLIST members, use code 'OSLIST" to take a $300 discount on
the price. The course includes lunch, a copy of the OSA HANDBOOK,
the student kit, and a certificate. The details are listed below,
and I hope to see you in Berlin for this Workshop. <br>
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<p>OPENSPACE AGILITY WORKSHOPS: (Full Details on OSA are located
here: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.OpenSpaceAgility.com">http://www.OpenSpaceAgility.com)</a><br>
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<p>October 11-12 </p>
<p>Berlin Germany <br>
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<p>Course Description: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://openspaceagility.com/osa/osa-training/osa-workshop/">http://openspaceagility.com/osa/osa-training/osa-workshop/</a><br>
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<p>Registration & Details: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2594771">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2594771</a><br>
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<p>$300 Discount Code: OSLIST<br>
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<div class="moz-signature">-- <br>
Daniel Mezick<br>
Culture Strategist. Author. Keynoter.<br>
(203) 915 7248.
<a href="http://www.DanielMezick.com/"> Bio.</a>
<a href="http://www.NewTechUSA.net/blog/">Blog.</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/DanielMezick">Twitter.</a>
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Book: <a href="http://theculturegame.com/">The Culture Game.</a>
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Book: <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/OpenSpace-Agility-Handbook-Daniel-Mezick/dp/0984875336">The
OpenSpace Agility Handbook.</a>
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