Thank you for this image, Doug. Christine
Sent from my iPad > On Dec 20, 2015, at 6:38 PM, doug via OSList <oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> > wrote: > > MMP-- > > Think of a bowl on a potter's wheel--it is open--now it is open more--soon it > will be open even more. > > Even though the space is already open, we can always open it more. So opening > space matters! > > :- Doug. Germann > > > > > > >> On 12/20/2015 10:27 AM, Michael M Pannwitz via OSList wrote: >> Dear Alan, >> >> assuming that space is always open, asking what can or could open space >> somehow doesn't fit. >> >> There seems to be no need to open something thats been open all along. >> Unless, of course, this is a scam to pull someones leg or to get someone >> to pay you a wad. >> >> So, what then on earth is Open Space Technology for? >> >> It could not possibly be such stuff as increasing knowledge or wealth or >> bliss or joy or fun or participation or passion or creativity or >> innovation or team work or .... stuff that myriads of approaches tend to >> and some are pretty good at it. >> >> In the three decades before running into OST at age 56 I worked with >> many approaches that were more or less successful in the stuff I >> mentioned above. >> In some way or another, these various approaches did not match my >> interest in seeing teams, groups, projects, organisations or >> neighborhoods unfold from within. There was always a need for >> intervention. I got very good at interventions, in fact I was a >> champion... but it kept me in the trap that I wanted to escape. >> After all, most of what we see or experience happening in the Universe >> gets along very well... in fact most of the stuff we see or experience >> that happens through human intervention is not so pretty. >> >> After I experienced OST, I immediately started using it... 16 times in >> the first year and a one-day Training form 10am to 10pm and spreading >> the word in Berlin. Not only was I hooked but I started to delve into >> exploring what was actually going on. Not that I found out and if I >> remember correctly a lot of folks were interested in finding the >> essence. It was clearly not only a meeting methodology. And one hint >> came from the technique of doing one less thing... >> >> Eventually, colleagues began to think that people in an os-event did not >> only self-organize whatever it was they were keenly interested in but >> that the force of selforganisation itself found os-events to be the >> perfect playground for its antics. The less we meddled and the more we >> stood aside (widening the space) the better. >> >> As with space being always open and there being no need to open it, the >> force of selforganisation was always active. But it seemed to run up >> full steam under the conditions of os-events, especially when >> complexity, diversity, conflict, urgency and no single person knowing >> the answer were in place. >> >> So, my guess is that it suffices to have the preconditions in place that >> the force of selforganisation needs to to fully thrive. >> And an OST event is a tried and true way of achieving this simply and >> elegantly. >> >> At the same time any approach that supplies the preconditions and avoids >> shrinking space for the unfolding of the force of self-organisation will >> work. >> >> Greetings from Berlin and have a grand Holiday Season >> mmp >> >> >> >>> On 19.12.2015 08:08, Alan Stewart via OSList wrote: >>> G’day All >>> >>> >>> Here’s something for you to ponder over during the Festive Season. >>> <smile> >>> >>> *Can we open space without the format of Open Space Technology? * >>> >>> * * >>> >>> Here’s where my question arises: >>> >>> >>> When living in Hong Kong for six happy years until 2011 I invented a >>> novel form of socialising which I called *Conversare* from the Latin >>> /con versare – to turn or to dance together. /See//The purpose of >>> *Conversare * <http://conversare.net/?page_id=1957>and here >>> <http://conversare.net/?page_id=2002>for what it is and what it is >>> not. >>> >>> >>> This is now being conducted in what may well be regarded as a 'right >>> place’ - the Adelaide Central Market >>> <http://us6.forward-to-friend.com/forward/show?u=d2a5886c33ebf0bb6486eeb16&id=8b30b0cef0>and >>> >>> >>> >> here >>> <http://www.southaustralia.com/en/things-to-do/ideas-and-suggestions/markets>. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> With regard to my question I recently took the opportunity to consult >>> with a group of Spaceniks (Raffi’s term!) on their perspectives, >>> expressing it in this way: >>> >>> >>> *Is Conversare a variety of Open Space?* >>> >>> >>> ** >>> >>> Which, in turn, arose in relation to two issues which I had recently >>> noticed on the OSList: >>> >>> >>> . Open Space wherever, however, whenever, with whomever as often as >>> you can. /Lively thread of exchanges initiated by Harrison/ >>> >>> / / >>> >>> . “all OS events I have seen are highly structured.” /Michael M >>> Pannwitz (mmp)/ >>> >>> / / >>> >>> The language becomes tricky here as to whether ‘opening space’ and >>> OS events are to do with the principles and practice of *Open Space >>> Technology* operating through of the format of sitting in a circle >>> and co-creating a market place ofnominated topics related to the >>> resolution of complex issues. >>> >>> >>> Or whether opening space can be done independently of this format. >>> >>> Of the thoughtful responses received there are two which answer the >>> question most ‘wonder fully’ and usefully for me and maybe for you >>> too. >>> >>> From Anne Stadler: >>> >>> “Here's my current POV [point of view]: >>> >>> Opening a Marketplace is ONE form for OST. In my view all sorts of >>> forms exist. >>> >>> On all occasions, the "space" i open FIRST is the heart space >>> within, via emptying my mind & getting meditatively in touch with the >>> intention I'm called to take responsibility for. Then the form of the >>> open space will become evident as the opportunity clarifies. >>> >>> A hallmark of opening space with others for me is I must explicitly >>> invite them to "take responsibility for what you love" (Law of Two >>> Feet) or "follow what has heart and meaning." >>> >>> So conversare as you describe it, Alan, would be OS for me, if you'd >>> invite that. In using this approach to conversare, I would encourage >>> people to follow their hearts or intuition & find another person to >>> talk with; asking that person what he/she cares about, & discovering >>> the resonance/connection that exists between you.” >>> >>> >>> From michael herman: >>> >>> “i would say, absolutely, yes, alan. this IS open and opening space >>> -- fully within the wherever, whomever spirit. on structure, there >>> is the container that is offered, and then all of the decisions that >>> are made within it. you make the offer and leave the details to the >>> paired participants to work out for themselves. i think there is a >>> big question or theme, even if it's not explicitly stated. there is >>> a big thing to work out together, and it's going to take everyone. >>> maybe the articulation of this would be something along the lines of >>> the bit you shared at vosonos, about "loving the one in front of >>> you." there is nothing in the definition of open space that says we >>> have to limit ourselves to questions on which we can make >>> "measurable" progress in 90 mins or 2.5 days. quite the opposite, i >>> think! thanks for all of this.” >>> >>> I have also received supportive comments from locals here about >>> their experience of being in *Conversare* events and their ideas on >>> potential applications. Among these: >>> >>> >>> “Congratulations Alan >>> >>> For getting conversare up and running in such an exceptional place. >>> >>> And support this idea – not before its time. >>> >>> An idea for our time.” /Tim Walsh/ >>> >>> / / >>> >>> “What uniquely exciting and practical ideas. And what a way it could >>> be for our wonderful new refugees to learn real English, and perhaps >>> for all of us to at least feel other languages.” /Andrew Booth/ >>> >>> / / >>> >>> Here are two closing thoughts to stimulate your 'pondering' ... >>> >>> 1. Could introducing the *Conversare* process be a way to open space >>> for all attendees to be full participants when we meet and greet in >>> the evening prior to the commencement of WOSonOS? >>> >>> Such an approach has not been used in the five of these which I have >>> attended, beginning in Monterey in 1998. Sitting in a circle in this >>> context did not enable everyone to be an active participant, in my >>> experience. Seeds have been sown and are likely sprouting in Manila >>> … >>> >>> 2. Could hosting *Conversare* kind of gatherings be a new career >>> option for lively spirits who are so inclined? If this idea catches >>> your attention do have a good look around my blog as this has a >>> wealth of background on its principles, practices and inspirations. >>> See also Some underpinnings of Conversare events >>> <http://conversare.net/?page_id=1920> and Reclaiming Conversation: >>> the power of talk in a digital age >>> <http://conversare.net/?page_id=2022> >>> >>> With love and good wishes to you all for a joyous, peaceful and >>> merry Festive Season. >>> >>> >>> And warmest salaams from Adelaide where today's temperature is 44C - >>> 111F! >>> >>> Looking forward. >>> >>> Go well >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> *Alan Stewart, PhD Social Artist Senior Fulbright Scholar Facilitator >>> of conversations that matter and participatory fun Based in Adelaide >>> and operating throughout Austral-Asia Em: >>> **a...@multimindsolutions.com* >>> <mailto:a...@multimindsolutions.com>*and **alanmstew...@gmail.com* >>> <mailto:alanmstew...@gmail.com>* **Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* >>> <http://www.multimindsolutions.com>* Blog: **Conversare **Mob: >>> +61**_413848680_** * <http://conversare.net>*Member **National >>> Trouble Makers Union* <http://www.ntmu.com.au>** >>> >>> *New book: **Time to converse - at the heart of human warmth* >>> <http://www.multimindsolutions.com/?page_id=243> >>> >>> >>> >>> ** <http://www.multimindsolutions.com/?page_id=243> >>> >>> * * <http://www.multimindsolutions.com/?page_id=243> >>> >>> *"If there's dancing count me in"* >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list >>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe >>> send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or >>> manage your subscription click below: >>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>> Past archives can be viewed here: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > OSList mailing list > To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org > To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org > To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: > http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org > Past archives can be viewed here: > http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org Past archives can be viewed here: http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org