I have been asked to do an open space with Bengali Youth (it will be all male) - probably in the early fall, but in the mean time I have to think about how to go about it. I am sure that Open Space is the process that will work best for the group, they are feeling alienated and not listened to.
As I think this one through does anyone have advice on: 1. How to make young men who may not write in English feel comfortable about posting in the market place 2. Any suggestions on any cultural no nos - I am concerned about perceptions of yet another 'outside' coming in to tell them what to do (which of course is precisely why Open Space) 3. I do not speak any Bengali - it is likely that most of the young men will be Muslim - and I want to begin the circle in such a way that it will be respectful of their religious beliefs. Fortunately I kept Romi's postings on the OS in N Ireland for youth Many thanks for any advice that you may have! Lin Grist Chrysalis Consulting London UK