hi there I am genuinely thrilled to be able to announce two brand new opportunities to engage with, understand the potential of, and develop your own practice in Open SpaceTechnology (OST). Please read on if:
1) you've wanted to learn more about OST and haven't yet found an appropriate or affordable learning opportunity.... or 2) if you already have experience of OST and are wanting to work with its power as a tool for on-going organisational learning and development / transformation. 3) you know someone who might fit the bill of 1) or 2) OPPORTUNITY 1: "Creating Space for Effective Change" - 19/20 + 23/24 July 2001 at Tower Hamlets College, London. Learn the principles and practicalities of OST with Birgitt Williams and Romy Shovelton. A four-day programme held in the heart of London's Docklands for the great price of #750+VAT (early bird by June 8th) - #850+VAT after June 8th: the price includes all materials and meals. Since 1996 Harrison Owen and I have run OST workshops at Roffey Park Institute - last year joined also by Birgitt Williams. These events have been hugely popular and received great reviews. Roffey is an absolutely wonderful setting and...... not always affordable by everyone who would like to attend. Personally it is therefore a special treat to be able to partner with the great people at Tower Hamlets College in London, to provide a workshop that may be accessible to more people. In this programme, we will delve deeply into what it takes to really make the most of an Open Space Technology programme or event - from conception, to conversations with organisation or community sponsors and leaders, through practical set up, to facilitation and follow-through. We will also examine the long-term impact and how to leverage the value of Open Space - including how to begin to move to a genuine Open Space Organisation and to use OST as an on-going tool in communities. Of course there will be a chance to personally experience the power and impact of Open Space. And everyone will have an opportunity to consider their own leadership and facilitation style, plus how they might most effectively apply Open Space thinking to their particular context. The tone of the program will reflect Open Space - high learning and high play. Please call Kate Cox on (+44) (0) 207 510 7620 for a brochure, or drop me a quick reply to this note if you have any questions. With thanks to my colleague Martin Leith, a PDF file of the brochure (along with all kinds of other useful information) can be found at www.theinnovationagency.com/events. OPPORTUNITY 2: Advanced Professional Development in Open Space Technology, 11th-14th September 2001, Roffey Park Institute, Sussex. A four-day programme for people who have completed basic training in OST or have experience of using OS in their work. The programme will be lead by Birgitt Williams, who is returning by popular demand since her first appearance here last year.... and assisted by Paul Roberts, Roffey Park and Romy Shovelton. This is the first such workshop in the UK and a great opportunity to deepen and broaden your understanding of and practice in OST. We will address in depth how to create an Open Space Organisation (sometimes called an interactive learning organisation) - one which naturally maximises the potential of all, releasing creativity, innovation and commitment to achieve the aims of the organisation or community. Learn how to coach and prepare leaders to work with appropriate freedom and structure and to foster leadership throughout the organisation. Understand how to work more effectively with the inevitable complexity, chaos, ambiguity and uncertainly of organisational dynamics and an unpredictable environment. Save #100 on the non-residential early bird offer - #1125+VAT by June 15th: after that it's #1275+VAT. Residential places are #1345+VAT and #1495+VAT after June 15th. For a brochure, or to book, please call Roffey Park on +44 (0) 1293 854047 or email booki...@roffeypark.com. Do, of course, email me if you have any questions. It really would be wonderful to have you with us at either or both of these programmes - whether you are new to OST or an 'old hand': we shall enjoy meeting old friends and new people who have more recently been tempted by the magic of Open Space. Please do let me know if there's anyone else who you think might be interested: perhaps just forward this email to them, with a copy to me? With warm Open Space wishes see you soon? Romy (Shovelton) PS for some friends who I am mailing, I know that you are unlikely to be able to join us..... and....... I thought you might like to know what's happening. PPS for other friends...... I've just returned from dog sledding with 9 Inuit hunters in the Arctic of NW Greenland - another wonderful experience of open space and Open Space (ie. whoever comes.... ; whenever it starts...... ; when it's over....; and whatever happens........). Much to share of the Principles in practice both personally and in every culture. PPPS if you're not interested in this at, please forgive the addition of one more email to your in box. * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu, Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
