Florian, in America we usually use the term "micromanage" to mean that someone is over-managing, trying to manage every small detail. And you are right in thinking that Raffi's situation is different from working in big organizations with comfortable conditions.
Raffi, I'm remembering that when my husband used to have staff meetings that included field staff who had travelled to be there, he started by serving breakfast for everyone. I'm thinking three things to begin: Welcome your exhausted staff with something to eat and a chance for informal conversation, just a few minutes before moving into a more formal meeting. Ask for input into the meeting's agenda--"What's important for us to talk about today?" Make sure that some action happens around the issues of concern, not doing all the work yourself, but fully supporting those who have some passion for an idea. You can use much of what you know about Open Space, but maybe not introducing the whole form right in the beginning, if you think it might feel confrontive to the way the group is used to working. When there is more trust, you can be more explicit about effective (but new-to-this-group) ways of working. I'm glad you are there, making a difference by your presence. My two cents' worth-- Joelle * * ========================================================== 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
