Re: [OSList] Harrison's Birthday - 2 December

[Franklin Quijano via OSList]

Happy birthday HO.
with love from the Philippines and my family.
Franklin Quijano

  From: Suzanne Daigle via OSList 
 To: Elwin and Joan ; World wide Open Space Technology 
email list  
 Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 9:40 AM
 Subject: Re: [OSList] Harrison's Birthday - 2 December
   
Elwin and Joan, You beat me to it. I thought I'd get a head start on December 
2nd by pretending I was still in Manilla at World Open Space. It's December 2nd 
there now, this place who adores Harrison Owen as much as we all do around the 
world.  Time to tip our glass to him with such appreciation for this coffee 
break gift of Open Space and the guy with the hat who brought it to us.  Each 
year since 2009 when I first discovered Open Space, it's been a tradition to 
remember and celebrate this very special day of December 2nd - the birthday of 
my late father who read Harrison's guide in Italian and then quizzed the heck 
out of me afterwards. Dad knew at the source that this was something very 
special and I felt his approval in pursuing this work. 
So dear Harrison, may life treat you in a very special way as you have treated 
us all these years - with generosity, guts, candor and such wisdom of life.
Hugs, Suzanne
Suzanne Daigle
Open Space Facilitator
NuFocus Strategic Group

FL 941-359-8877
Cell: 203-722-2009
www.nufocusgroup.com
s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com
Twitter @Daiglesuz


On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 9:30 PM, Elwin and Joan via OSList 
 wrote:

And so every once in a lifetime you bump into someone whoends up changing your 
life for the better!  In a 1995 search for a “User’s Guide”, I encountered 
thisHarrison Owen fellow, seated in his “office”, that consisted of a window 
tableat the Old Angler’s Inn, Potomac, Maryland. Yes, he had a Martini in hand. 
The rest is history as the saying goes.  But that history has taken me through 
28countries since then and all in the name of Open Space. Thus my birthday card 
to Harrison is simply this recognitionof his gift to me, and you! Much Love 
Brother!! Elwin
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Re: [OSList] Open Space undermined?

[Harold Shinsato via OSList]

I appreciate your take on this Birgitt. It seems good news that this topic
is getting attention. And the abstract did affirm that it made some impact
in the desired direction.

It would be interesting to see the nature of the assessment and how it was
structured. Given that Wikipedia says the source of unconferences is OST,
it is disconcerting that OST is *not* referenced in the abstract. And it is
also disconcertificate the lack of awareness that unconferences and camps
have liberating structures.

Thank you Andi for posting. I too am interested in the source. I found this
event poster for her talk this past May.

http://www.mba.ucy.ac.cy/images/media/file/Dr_%20Emma%20Bell%20from%20Keely%20University.pdf

Professor Bell and her research sounds very interesting from her bio on the
poster!

Harold Shinsato


@hajush http://shinsato.com
Sent from a phone with tiny screen.


On Dec 1, 2016 5:01 PM, "Birgitt Williams via OSList" <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> I actually thought this was good news. The fact that even an unconference
> ie: OS rather than OST creates the conditions for more equal
> participation...at least during the meeting and maybe with some longer term
> impact. I tend towards optimism...maybe I am reading more into this than is
> there.
>
> Birgitt
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM HENRI LIPMANOWICZ  wrote:
>
>> I am surprised that the author of this research considers that
>> unconferences are characterized by a “distinct lack of structure”!
>> OST has a very clear and precise structure; it may be minimal but it is
>> exquisitely minimal which is why it is so powerful and effective.
>> Reminds me of when I was a kid and my music teacher considered that jazz
>> was not “real music" 
>>
>> Henri
>>
>> *To browse the LS Book just click *here
>> 
>>
>> *Find it here  *The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures; Simple
>> Rules to Unleash a Culture of Innovation
>> 
>>
>>
>> *Visit *http://www.liberatingstructures.com *and transform the
>> performance of any group*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 1, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Birgitt Williams via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Andi,
>> source paper would be very much appreciated. Thank you for digging to
>> find it and for sharing this. I very much hope she cites OST particularly.
>> Warmly,
>> Birgitt
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM Andi Roberts via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and
>> I thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable
>> to attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig
>> up the source paper.
>>
>> Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities
>>
>> Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies,
>> Keele University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday,
>> 7 December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building.
>>
>> *Abstract:*
>>
>> In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an
>> umbrella term that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where
>> there an explicit attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop
>> organic forms of organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to
>> as ‘camps’, unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be
>> participant driven (Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a
>> ‘distinct lack of structure’ (Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative
>> study of unconferences aimed at managers and management consultants, we
>> assess the extent to which unconferencing enables the hierarchical power
>> relations that characterise conventional off-site meeting organisation to
>> be overcome (Bell and King, 2010; Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that
>> unconferences go some way towards addressing interactional and performative
>> dynamics that contribute towards unequal participation and exclusion in
>> off-site meeting encounters. However, our analysis also highlights the
>> powerful behavioural norms and group dynamics associated with off-site
>> meetings which can result in these attempts at openness and sharing being
>> undermined.
>>
>>
>> Cheers, Andi Roberts
>>
>> Twitter: @Andi_Roberts
>>
>> Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com 
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Re: [OSList] peggy holman for prez!

[Therese Fitzpatrick via OSList]

I have mad respect for Peggy's skills but I would never assume she would
want to be u.s. president and, um, why not ask her first?

On Sat, Oct 29, 2016 at 11:20 AM, Peggy Holman via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Not sure what to say to this one Raffi. Can’t say it’s an office I’d seek.
> How about Kai Degner? At least he’s got some experience in the political
> arena!
>
> Peggy
>
>
> _
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> JTM Twitter: @JTMStream
>
> Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into
> Opportunity 
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 27, 2016, at 5:57 PM, Raffi Aftandelian via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> This may seem a little random, if so- no harm in moving right along :)
>
> Most years I usually write in the name of a spaceholder whose work I
> really respect for US president...it may seem a waste of a vote, but it's
> the best thing i figure I can do to take part in this exercise while
> standing in my integrity (yes, in my view- both HRC and DT promise
> different but equal harm to the world). (unfortunately, this also means
> that I can only write in the names of US-born people!)
>
> So, again, I'm voting for Peggy Holman for prez (see link to photo of
> ballot)
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18572036/ballot.jpg
>
> So, based on my back-of-the-napkin calculations- if everyone else on the
> list who is reading this convinces at least a million people to vote for
> her between now and election day, she would stand a chance of becoming
> president!
>
> happy voting!
> raffi
>
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[OSList] Happy Birthday and a timely memory

[Chris Kloth via OSList]

Happy birthday, Harrison.

You and the OSLIST continue to inspire me - even in my lurker role of  
recent years.


This year your birthday happens when many of us are still thinking,  
talking, wondering and lots of other ...ings about the US election.  
The memory this triggers for me is of the election night you spent at  
our house in Columbus 16 years ago.


We had combined an opening of space for Diane Bennett and Action for  
Children with a one day intro to OST before and after election day.  
(BTW, that work with early childhood education continues to grow,  
thrive, and influence others in ways we never imagined.)


Anyway, as the night got later and it was clear we were not going to  
know the outcome for quite some time (hanging chads in Florida and  
more mishigas). You decided to go to bed and, as you left the family  
room you complained light-heartedly, "I don't know if I've been  
Bush-whacked or Gored."


The last 16 years brought us challenges and opportunities none of us  
imagined at that time. Many of the opportunities grew out of how our  
work in particular communities (rooted in geography, professions,  
faith, culture, passion, responsibility, etc.) in the context of what  
was going on nationally and globally.


While I have many questions and concerns about the next 4 years in the  
US and beyond, this memory reminds me that (a) we will likely make it  
through whatever is to come, one way or another, and (b) that if we  
live in the spirit of OST and open our hearts, spirits and minds to  
one another we will find ways to open the space we need to make the  
best of it... whether that space opens in planned events or  
spontaneous, serendipitous moments of opportunity that occur  and that  
we will have made ourselves available to notice and take advantage of.


Best wishes, my friend.


--
Shalom,

Chris Kloth
ChangeWorks of the Heartland
254 South Merkle Road
Bexley, OH 43209-1801
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Think globally. Act locally.


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Re: [OSList] Harrison's Birthday - 2 December

[Suzanne Daigle via OSList]

Elwin and Joan, You beat me to it. I thought I'd get a head start on
December 2nd by pretending I was still in Manilla at World Open Space. It's
December 2nd there now, this place who adores Harrison Owen as much as we
all do around the world.  Time to tip our glass to him with such
appreciation for this coffee break gift of Open Space and the guy with the
hat who brought it to us.  Each year since 2009 when I first discovered
Open Space, it's been a tradition to remember and celebrate this very
special day of December 2nd - the birthday of my late father who read
Harrison's guide in Italian and then quizzed the heck out of me afterwards.
Dad knew at the source that this was something very special and I felt his
approval in pursuing this work.

So dear Harrison, may life treat you in a very special way as you have
treated us all these years - with generosity, guts, candor and such wisdom
of life.

Hugs, Suzanne

Suzanne Daigle
Open Space Facilitator
NuFocus Strategic Group

FL 941-359-8877
Cell: 203-722-2009
www.nufocusgroup.com
s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com
Twitter @Daiglesuz


On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 9:30 PM, Elwin and Joan via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> And so every once in a lifetime you bump into someone who ends up changing
> your life for the better!
>
> In a 1995 search for a “User’s Guide”, I encountered this Harrison Owen
> fellow, seated in his “office”, that consisted of a window table at the Old
> Angler’s Inn, Potomac, Maryland. Yes, he had a Martini in hand.
>
> The rest is history as the saying goes.  But that history has taken me
> through 28 countries since then and all in the name of Open Space.
>
> Thus my birthday card to Harrison is simply this recognition of his gift
> to me, and you!
>
> Much Love Brother!!
>
> Elwin
>
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Re: [OSList] Open Space undermined?

[Birgitt Williams via OSList]

I actually thought this was good news. The fact that even an unconference
ie: OS rather than OST creates the conditions for more equal
participation...at least during the meeting and maybe with some longer term
impact. I tend towards optimism...maybe I am reading more into this than is
there.

Birgitt

On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM HENRI LIPMANOWICZ  wrote:

> I am surprised that the author of this research considers that
> unconferences are characterized by a “distinct lack of structure”!
> OST has a very clear and precise structure; it may be minimal but it is
> exquisitely minimal which is why it is so powerful and effective.
> Reminds me of when I was a kid and my music teacher considered that jazz
> was not “real music" 
>
> Henri
>
> *To browse the LS Book just click *here
> 
>
> *Find it here  *The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures; Simple
> Rules to Unleash a Culture of Innovation
> 
>
>
> *Visit *http://www.liberatingstructures.com *and transform the
> performance of any group*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 1, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Birgitt Williams via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Andi,
> source paper would be very much appreciated. Thank you for digging to find
> it and for sharing this. I very much hope she cites OST particularly.
> Warmly,
> Birgitt
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM Andi Roberts via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and
> I thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable
> to attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig
> up the source paper.
>
> Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities
>
> Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies,
> Keele University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday,
> 7 December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building.
>
> *Abstract:*
>
> In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an umbrella
> term that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where there an
> explicit attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop organic forms
> of organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to as ‘camps’,
> unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be participant driven
> (Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a ‘distinct lack of
> structure’ (Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative study of
> unconferences aimed at managers and management consultants, we assess the
> extent to which unconferencing enables the hierarchical power relations
> that characterise conventional off-site meeting organisation to be overcome
> (Bell and King, 2010; Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that unconferences
> go some way towards addressing interactional and performative dynamics that
> contribute towards unequal participation and exclusion in off-site meeting
> encounters. However, our analysis also highlights the powerful behavioural
> norms and group dynamics associated with off-site meetings which can result
> in these attempts at openness and sharing being undermined.
>
>
> Cheers, Andi Roberts
>
> Twitter: @Andi_Roberts
>
> Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com 
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Re: [OSList] Open Space undermined?

[HENRI LIPMANOWICZ via OSList]

I am surprised that the author of this research considers that unconferences 
are characterized by a “distinct lack of structure”!
OST has a very clear and precise structure; it may be minimal but it is 
exquisitely minimal which is why it is so powerful and effective.
Reminds me of when I was a kid and my music teacher considered that jazz was 
not “real music" 

Henri  

To browse the LS Book just click here 


Find it here  The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures; Simple Rules to 
Unleash a Culture of Innovation 

 

Visit http://www.liberatingstructures.com 
 and transform the performance of any 
group






On Dec 1, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Birgitt Williams via OSList 
 wrote:

Hi Andi,
source paper would be very much appreciated. Thank you for digging to find it 
and for sharing this. I very much hope she cites OST particularly.
Warmly,
Birgitt

On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM Andi Roberts via OSList 
> wrote:
The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and I 
thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable to 
attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig up the 
source paper.

Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities
Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies, Keele 
University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday, 7 
December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building. 

Abstract:

In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an umbrella term 
that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where there an explicit 
attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop organic forms of 
organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to as ‘camps’, 
unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be participant driven 
(Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a ‘distinct lack of structure’ 
(Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative study of unconferences aimed at 
managers and management consultants, we assess the extent to which 
unconferencing enables the hierarchical power relations that characterise 
conventional off-site meeting organisation to be overcome (Bell and King, 2010; 
Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that unconferences go some way towards 
addressing interactional and performative dynamics that contribute towards 
unequal participation and exclusion in off-site meeting encounters. However, 
our analysis also highlights the powerful behavioural norms and group dynamics 
associated with off-site meetings which can result in these attempts at 
openness and sharing being undermined.



Cheers, Andi Roberts

Twitter: @Andi_Roberts

Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com 
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Re: [OSList] Open Space undermined?

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

I wouldn't worry about it,. Academia is about research outputs and ost is about 
opening space,.  Two different things as academia is predominantly exclusive . 
Apart from wolves uni of course
Sent by iPhone
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On 1 Dec 2016, at 23:23, Birgitt Williams via OSList 
> wrote:

Hi Andi,
source paper would be very much appreciated. Thank you for digging to find it 
and for sharing this. I very much hope she cites OST particularly.
Warmly,
Birgitt

On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM Andi Roberts via OSList 
> wrote:
The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and I 
thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable to 
attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig up the 
source paper.

Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities

Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies, Keele 
University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday, 7 
December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building.

Abstract:

In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an umbrella term 
that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where there an explicit 
attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop organic forms of 
organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to as ‘camps’, 
unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be participant driven 
(Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a ‘distinct lack of structure’ 
(Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative study of unconferences aimed at 
managers and management consultants, we assess the extent to which 
unconferencing enables the hierarchical power relations that characterise 
conventional off-site meeting organisation to be overcome (Bell and King, 2010; 
Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that unconferences go some way towards 
addressing interactional and performative dynamics that contribute towards 
unequal participation and exclusion in off-site meeting encounters. However, 
our analysis also highlights the powerful behavioural norms and group dynamics 
associated with off-site meetings which can result in these attempts at 
openness and sharing being undermined.


Cheers, Andi Roberts

Twitter: @Andi_Roberts

Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com

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Re: [OSList] Open Space undermined?

[Birgitt Williams via OSList]

Hi Andi,
source paper would be very much appreciated. Thank you for digging to find
it and for sharing this. I very much hope she cites OST particularly.
Warmly,
Birgitt

On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 6:12 PM Andi Roberts via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and
> I thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable
> to attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig
> up the source paper.
>
> Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities
>
> Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies,
> Keele University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday,
> 7 December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building.
>
> *Abstract:*
>
> In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an umbrella
> term that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where there an
> explicit attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop organic forms
> of organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to as ‘camps’,
> unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be participant driven
> (Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a ‘distinct lack of
> structure’ (Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative study of
> unconferences aimed at managers and management consultants, we assess the
> extent to which unconferencing enables the hierarchical power relations
> that characterise conventional off-site meeting organisation to be overcome
> (Bell and King, 2010; Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that unconferences
> go some way towards addressing interactional and performative dynamics that
> contribute towards unequal participation and exclusion in off-site meeting
> encounters. However, our analysis also highlights the powerful behavioural
> norms and group dynamics associated with off-site meetings which can result
> in these attempts at openness and sharing being undermined.
>
>
> Cheers, Andi Roberts
>
> Twitter: @Andi_Roberts
>
> Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com
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[OSList] Open Space undermined?

[Andi Roberts via OSList]

The following popped up on an email today at a University I work with and I
thought that the research might be of interest to this group. I am unable
to attend the session, due to prior work commitments, but will try and dig
up the source paper.

Unstructured Meeting Organisation in Open Source Communities

Professor Emma Bell, Professor of Management and Organisation Studies,
Keele University, will be presenting at the next DPO seminar on Wednesday,
7 December, at 14:00, in Meeting Rooms 3 - 4 in the Michael Young Building.

*Abstract:*

In this paper we focus on the organisation of ‘unconferences’, an umbrella
term that refers to a range of off-site meeting formats where there an
explicit attempt to break down social hierarchies and develop organic forms
of organization (Burns and Stalker, 1961).  Also referred to as ‘camps’,
unconferences have no pre-set agenda, are designed to be participant driven
(Wolf et al., 2011), and are characterised by a ‘distinct lack of
structure’ (Boule, 2011: 17).  Drawing on a qualitative study of
unconferences aimed at managers and management consultants, we assess the
extent to which unconferencing enables the hierarchical power relations
that characterise conventional off-site meeting organisation to be overcome
(Bell and King, 2010; Ford and Harding, 2008).  We find that unconferences
go some way towards addressing interactional and performative dynamics that
contribute towards unequal participation and exclusion in off-site meeting
encounters. However, our analysis also highlights the powerful behavioural
norms and group dynamics associated with off-site meetings which can result
in these attempts at openness and sharing being undermined.


Cheers, Andi Roberts

Twitter: @Andi_Roberts

Web: www.MasterFacilitator.com
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