Julie: Would there be a chance for you and Dave and the group to debrief or discuss this again with the kids and offer them another chance to organize their own session? Could you offer to teach some kids about open space and then let them facilitate their own OS with you as "shadow consultant" to them? Then they would learn the process and there would be increased trust and they would be better off than when anyone started this.
just some thoughts Esther Esther Ewing The Change Alliance - Assisting Individuals and Organizations to Build Capability <A HREF="www.ChangeAlliance.com">www.ChangeAlliance.com</A> 330 East 38th St, Suite 53K New York, NY 10016-9804 212-661-6024 Authorized Distributor, Panoramic Feedback <A HREF="www.PanoramicFeedback.com">www.panoramicfeedback.com</A>