Dear Harrison and all, Having just published 2nd edition in Chinese, I have mixed feelings about the 3rd edition. Yet it is always good to update. Here's from the top of my head: strengthening (clarification) * 4 principle and the law (how they come about) * How the tech help in the big group setting? * Conditions of when OST will work==>add something about self-organizing modification * On how you'd open the space and describe the Law of two feet & principles * Convergence elimination * Old version of the technology/computer (PC) Laura Hsu, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator Managing Director Open Quest Facilitation Technology www.open-quest.com Meetings into Actions*Weaving Whole Group Wisdom*Integral Personal Development T: 886-2-87735996 M: 886-933391318 MSN: laura...@ms5.hinet.net Skype: laurahsuoq -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Harrison Owen Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:55 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed Catherine -- I think I am going to take a miss to that (wiki site). The reasons are several, not the least of which is my own technological competence. Main reason is that I am not looking for detailed edits/suggestions -- and so I think the most economical way to go is just a simple note. Suggestions for inclusion/exclusion -- like that. I have gotten several of those and they seem to be just what I need. And for sure I am looking for lots more :-) Harrison Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, Maryland 20854 Phone 301-365-2093 Skype hhowen Open Space Training www.openspaceworld.com Open Space Institute www.openspaceworld.org Personal website www.ho-image.com OSLIST: To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives Visit: www.listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Pfaehler [mailto:c.pfaeh...@bluewin.ch] Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 7:02 PM To: 'Harrison Owen' Subject: AW: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed Harrison, have you decided to paste the book to a wiki-Site as Deborah suggested? Please let the list know. Thank you - then I know how to contribute! Catherine Catherine Pfaehler Senn Open Space Begleitung & Coaching Kellersriedweg 8 CH - 2503 Biel +41-(0)32 - 365 68 41 c.pfaeh...@bluewin.ch -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Harrison Owen [mailto:hho...@verizon.net] Gesendet: Montag, 20. November 2006 23:29 Betreff: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed It looks like Berrett-Koehler is prepared to do a revised (3rd) Edition of "Open Space Technology: A User's Guide." This is no rush job, as it probably will not appear until Spring of 2008. However, no time like the present to start, and I could use some help. Specifically, I welcome your thoughts on what needs strengthening (clarification), or modification, or elimination (what can we leave out?). The book as it stands is almost 15 years old. I think it still "works" but it is also true that we have all learned a great deal over that time. One thing I don't want to do is to get into a lot of theory or extended examples. This is (and I think should be) a "User's Guide." Nothing but the facts, and how to do it! I want to keep the book roughly the same size, and if anything smaller. And don't worry about "wordsmithing" and fine edits. Berret-Koehler pays people to do that. You can obviously post your thoughts here on OSLIST - but I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy hho...@verizon.net. And of course, you can always send your thoughts offline, but I think we all might enjoy the discussion. I can't think of a better bunch of folks to help with the revision, but I am approaching this with some trepidation. When last I sought your help with "The Practice of Peace" I had 180 responses. All were wonderful, but somewhat overwhelming. But I guess that is what a community is for - to be wonderful and maybe overwhelming. Or something - and Thank You! 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