<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Susan,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Adding the inner game before looking at what to do:<br class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Your question had me wonder if inside your teams heads is a distinction between „us“ = the non-conservatives and „them“ = the conservatives?</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I once worked with a client (larger business company) where I came up against my own mind creating „me“ and „them“ again and again.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Whenever I write something with the expectation of it not being well received or even judged by others, I get into protection mode. </div><div class="">Than my words aren’t as inviting as I might want them to be. Instead they turn into "proving my point" or trying to „make the other“ act in a certain way. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">My way through with that client was sitting in meditation before any interaction with them. I first connected with myself and then bigger intention of my work. I sensed into my energy field and the separation that I had created, and then expanded it such that I was including them and creating „us“. From that place I was relaxed and connected with them. Then the right words came easily.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Also, are there any „conservatives“ participating in the planning of the meeting? We know that OST works especially well when all stakeholder parties are involved in preparing the meeting.</div><div class="">Is there anyone your team knows who might identify as conservative and would be willing to contribute?</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Best, Marai</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><a href="https://about.me/maraikiele" class="">https://about.me/maraikiele</a><br class=""><a href="http://genuinecontact.net/members/marai-kiele/" class="">http://genuinecontact.net/members/marai-kiele/</a><br class=""><div><br class=""></div><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Am 04.03.2018 um 00:52 schrieb doug via OSList <<a href="mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org" class="">oslist@lists.openspacetech.org</a>>:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div class="">Susan--<br class=""><br class="">First, I question that open space will be a hard sell for conservatives. Include something in your invitation that speaks to them. "Do you feel that 'politically correct' excludes you?," "What happened to merit and a full day's work?," "When your do-gooding conflicts with my truth," or something similar.<br class=""><br class="">Also, I see you have 11 pictures of people on your Web page. I don't see any pictures of people who look like conservatives to me. How about an old white farmer, or a blue collar pipe fitter? Who do the reporters interview when they want a person on the street who is conservative?<br class=""><br class="">:- Doug. Germann<br class=""><br class=""><br class=""><br class=""><br class="">On 03/01/2018 08:27 PM, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote:<br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class="">Don’t try to “sell” them on anything. Just make it straight. What’s it all about? They will come if they care. Conservatives are human beings too.<br class="">ho<br class="">Winter Address<br class="">7808 River Falls Dr.<br class="">Potomac, MD 20854<br class="">301-365-2093<br class="">Summer Address<br class="">189 Beaucauire Ave<br class="">Camden, ME 04843<br class="">207 763-3261<br class="">Websites<br class=""><a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com" class="">www.openspaceworld.com</a><br class="">www.ho-image.com<br class="">*From:*OSList [mailto:oslist-bounces@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of *Susan Partnow via OSList<br class="">*Sent:* Thursday, March 1, 2018 3:03 PM<br class="">*To:* OSList@lists.openspacetech.org<br class="">*Cc:* Susan Partnow; Steve Olweean<br class="">*Subject:* [OSList] Seeking sample invitations plus any advice<br class="">Hello dear OSers<br class="">I am helping to facilitate an Open Space in Madison, WI (April 13 to 15) - at a conference, "Engaging the Other <http://cbiworld.org/conferences/eto/>." We are hoping to attract participants from different political backgrounds - and recognize that Open Space may be a hard sell with conservatives. I am wondering if any of you have a sample invitation that helps explain and attract people from diverse backgrounds. Thanks!<br class="">PS If you are in the Madison area and would like to volunteer to help out - let me know!<br class="">Susan Partnow<br class="">Sr. Certified Facilitator, Compassionate Listening<br class="">Founding Director, Global Citizen Journey<br class="">Co Founder, Seattle Restorative Justice<br class="">4425 Baker Ave NW<br class="">Seattle, WA 98107<br class="">tel. 206-310-1203 (use this for WhatsApp with +1)<br class="">fax 206-782-7786<br class="">www.globalcitizenjourney.org <http://www.globalcitizenjourney.org><br class="">https://www.facebook.com/globalcitizenjourney/<br class="">www.susanpartnow.com <http://www.susanpartnow.com> Partnow Communications, Organizational Development & Workshops<br class="">www.conversationcafe.org <http://www.conversationcafe.org> Co-Founder<br class="">www.compassionatelistening.org <http://www.compassionatelistening.org> Certified Facilitator and Core Council<br class="">Watch my King5 TV Interview on Compassionate Listening! <http://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/five-tips-to-becoming-a-more-compassionate-listener/471983114><br class="">_______________________________________________<br class="">OSList mailing list<br class="">To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org<br class="">To unsubscribe send an email to OSList-leave@lists.openspacetech.org<br class="">To subscribe or manage your subscription click below:<br class="">http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org<br class="">Past archives can be viewed here: http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org<br class=""></blockquote>_______________________________________________<br class="">OSList mailing list<br class="">To post send emails to <a href="mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org" class="">OSList@lists.openspacetech.org</a><br class="">To unsubscribe send an email to <a href="mailto:OSList-leave@lists.openspacetech.org" class="">OSList-leave@lists.openspacetech.org</a><br class="">To subscribe or manage your subscription click below:<br class=""><a href="http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org" class="">http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org</a><br class="">Past archives can be viewed here: http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org</div></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></div></body></html>