Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[john watkins via OSList]

Chris,

I would be honored and delighted! 

I am traveling with family in New England this month, but once I am back in 
Oakland, I would love to connect and talk. And of course, once we are further 
into the project and back in BC, perhaps we could meet in person.

John

> On Jul 10, 2018, at 1:49 PM, Chris Corrigan  wrote:
> 
> Happy to share experiences and stories John.  Sounds like a great project and 
> this stuff is starting to happen all over British Columbia, as a result of 
> governments and other entities who are taking seriously the calls to action 
> from our Truth and Reconciliation commission and process.  
> 
> Chris
> 
>> On Jul 10, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Great John. Sounds like Chris :) I'm happy to talk but he's a voice of 
>> experience. I wrote a paper about white folks learning some things...
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:42 AM john watkins > <mailto:johnw...@mac.com>> wrote:
>> Jeff,
>> 
>> And I love that you have brought indigenous and first nations learning to 
>> the table. One of the districts we are working with is Cowichan, on 
>> Vancouver Island in BC. The district has made a commitment to re-engaging 
>> the first nations community in their efforts to redesign the school 
>> district, from how they see the land as part of the learning culture, to 
>> discipline, to learning strategies, to ways of engaging the elders in 
>> dialogue and shared wisdom. It is fascinating to see how that is happening. 
>> I’d love to learn more about what you found.
>> 
>> John
>> 
>>> On Jul 10, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Jeff Aitken >> <mailto:r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the clarification Karl. 
>>> 
>>> OS seems to hold the space open by having the rule and laws which actually 
>>> regulate the participatory process.
>>> 
>>> And I love your mention of ceremony as a way to understand open space.
>>> 
>>> My research was constrained and illuminated by being in a doctorate in 
>>> traditional knowledge. So I was finding indigenous ways of knowing and 
>>> being to help make sense of open space. As I learned my own roots and got 
>>> grounded there.
>>> 
>>> I had studied with the Basque mystic and anthropologist Angeles Arrien, 
>>> whose work in the Four Fold Way is just one kind of wayfinding narrative. 
>>> "Wayfinding" as a traditional cultural rubric for traveling thru chaos and 
>>> complexity, both outer and inner. So to find the fourfold way (and the Law) 
>>> at the center of open space was gratifying.
>>> 
>>> She also said the closing circle of an OS could be viewed thru the lens of 
>>> the "return and giveaway" formal closure of traditional ceremonies. To 
>>> gather again and share gifts and stories with one another.
>>> 
>>> I took seriously Harrison's lively stories of the Kpelle in Liberia and his 
>>> work with Hebrew creation stories in seminary. Both helped flesh out 
>>> traditional African notions of time and space (showing up in the four/five 
>>> principles) - and the interior and exterior dimensions of changes in 
>>> culture and worldview, such as Kabbalist frameworks of psyche and cosmos 
>>> embedded in those creation stories.
>>> 
>>> Our friend Chris C was a great resource, having so much experience with 
>>> First Nations and traditional knowledges and open space.
>>> 
>>> I love that John and yall and others are brilliant with sophisticated 
>>> Western tools in talking about OS. It was enjoyable to look in another 
>>> direction and also find value there. Wishing you good travels.
>>> 
>>> Jeff
>>> Telegraph Hill
>>> San Francisco
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:50 AM Royle, Karl >> <mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>> wrote:
>>> Great,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> K
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> From: john watkins mailto:johnw...@mac.com>>
>>> Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
>>> To: Karl Royle mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>>
>>> Cc: World wide Open Space Technology email list

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Chris Corrigan via OSList]

Happy to share experiences and stories John.  Sounds like a great project and 
this stuff is starting to happen all over British Columbia, as a result of 
governments and other entities who are taking seriously the calls to action 
from our Truth and Reconciliation commission and process.  

Chris

> On Jul 10, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
>  wrote:
> 
> Great John. Sounds like Chris :) I'm happy to talk but he's a voice of 
> experience. I wrote a paper about white folks learning some things...
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:42 AM john watkins  <mailto:johnw...@mac.com>> wrote:
> Jeff,
> 
> And I love that you have brought indigenous and first nations learning to the 
> table. One of the districts we are working with is Cowichan, on Vancouver 
> Island in BC. The district has made a commitment to re-engaging the first 
> nations community in their efforts to redesign the school district, from how 
> they see the land as part of the learning culture, to discipline, to learning 
> strategies, to ways of engaging the elders in dialogue and shared wisdom. It 
> is fascinating to see how that is happening. I’d love to learn more about 
> what you found.
> 
> John
> 
>> On Jul 10, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Jeff Aitken > <mailto:r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for the clarification Karl. 
>> 
>> OS seems to hold the space open by having the rule and laws which actually 
>> regulate the participatory process.
>> 
>> And I love your mention of ceremony as a way to understand open space.
>> 
>> My research was constrained and illuminated by being in a doctorate in 
>> traditional knowledge. So I was finding indigenous ways of knowing and being 
>> to help make sense of open space. As I learned my own roots and got grounded 
>> there.
>> 
>> I had studied with the Basque mystic and anthropologist Angeles Arrien, 
>> whose work in the Four Fold Way is just one kind of wayfinding narrative. 
>> "Wayfinding" as a traditional cultural rubric for traveling thru chaos and 
>> complexity, both outer and inner. So to find the fourfold way (and the Law) 
>> at the center of open space was gratifying.
>> 
>> She also said the closing circle of an OS could be viewed thru the lens of 
>> the "return and giveaway" formal closure of traditional ceremonies. To 
>> gather again and share gifts and stories with one another.
>> 
>> I took seriously Harrison's lively stories of the Kpelle in Liberia and his 
>> work with Hebrew creation stories in seminary. Both helped flesh out 
>> traditional African notions of time and space (showing up in the four/five 
>> principles) - and the interior and exterior dimensions of changes in culture 
>> and worldview, such as Kabbalist frameworks of psyche and cosmos embedded in 
>> those creation stories.
>> 
>> Our friend Chris C was a great resource, having so much experience with 
>> First Nations and traditional knowledges and open space.
>> 
>> I love that John and yall and others are brilliant with sophisticated 
>> Western tools in talking about OS. It was enjoyable to look in another 
>> direction and also find value there. Wishing you good travels.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> Telegraph Hill
>> San Francisco
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:50 AM Royle, Karl > <mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>> wrote:
>> Great,
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> K
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From: john watkins mailto:johnw...@mac.com>>
>> Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
>> To: Karl Royle mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>>
>> Cc: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>, 
>> "pe...@peggyholman.com <mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>" 
>> mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>>, Jeff Aitken 
>> mailto:r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com>>
>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Karl,
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His recent 
>> works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right Drivers 
>> in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning: Engage 
>> the World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and solid. He’s 
>> also been an advisor to our project, and one o

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Jeff Aitken via OSList]

Great John. Sounds like Chris :) I'm happy to talk but he's a voice of
experience. I wrote a paper about white folks learning some things...

Jeff


On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:42 AM john watkins  wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> And I love that you have brought indigenous and first nations learning to
> the table. One of the districts we are working with is Cowichan, on
> Vancouver Island in BC. The district has made a commitment to re-engaging
> the first nations community in their efforts to redesign the school
> district, from how they see the land as part of the learning culture, to
> discipline, to learning strategies, to ways of engaging the elders in
> dialogue and shared wisdom. It is fascinating to see how that is happening.
> I’d love to learn more about what you found.
>
> John
>
> On Jul 10, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Jeff Aitken  wrote:
>
> Thanks for the clarification Karl.
>
> OS seems to hold the space open by having the rule and laws which actually
> regulate the participatory process.
>
> And I love your mention of ceremony as a way to understand open space.
>
> My research was constrained and illuminated by being in a doctorate in
> traditional knowledge. So I was finding indigenous ways of knowing and
> being to help make sense of open space. As I learned my own roots and got
> grounded there.
>
> I had studied with the Basque mystic and anthropologist Angeles Arrien,
> whose work in the Four Fold Way is just one kind of wayfinding narrative.
> "Wayfinding" as a traditional cultural rubric for traveling thru chaos and
> complexity, both outer and inner. So to find the fourfold way (and the Law)
> at the center of open space was gratifying.
>
> She also said the closing circle of an OS could be viewed thru the lens of
> the "return and giveaway" formal closure of traditional ceremonies. To
> gather again and share gifts and stories with one another.
>
> I took seriously Harrison's lively stories of the Kpelle in Liberia and
> his work with Hebrew creation stories in seminary. Both helped flesh out
> traditional African notions of time and space (showing up in the four/five
> principles) - and the interior and exterior dimensions of changes in
> culture and worldview, such as Kabbalist frameworks of psyche and cosmos
> embedded in those creation stories.
>
> Our friend Chris C was a great resource, having so much experience with
> First Nations and traditional knowledges and open space.
>
> I love that John and yall and others are brilliant with sophisticated
> Western tools in talking about OS. It was enjoyable to look in another
> direction and also find value there. Wishing you good travels.
>
> Jeff
> Telegraph Hill
> San Francisco
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:50 AM Royle, Karl  wrote:
>
>> Great,
>>
>>
>>
>> As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺
>>
>>
>>
>> Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?
>>
>>
>>
>> K
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *john watkins 
>> *Date: *Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
>> *To: *Karl Royle 
>> *Cc: *World wide Open Space Technology email list <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>, "pe...@peggyholman.com" <
>> pe...@peggyholman.com>, Jeff Aitken 
>> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>>
>>
>>
>> Karl,
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His
>> recent works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right
>> Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning:
>> Engage the World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and
>> solid. He’s also been an advisor to our project, and one of the
>> acknowledgements in the article you cite is the other person I am working
>> with on this project, Jal Mehta, at the Harvard Graduate School of
>> Education. But I am not sure they get all the way to total system redesign
>> around principles and practices of social network learning theory and
>> pattern emergence through iterative feedback mechanisms, which is why I
>> love this conversation thread you started.
>>
>>
>>
>> Note that I cite Peggy in my blog. Also Margaret Wheatley.
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:34 AM, Royle, Karl  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi John
>>
>>
>>
>> Have you seen…
>> http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf
>> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcunF-0007c8-60=57e1b6

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[john watkins via OSList]

Jeff,

And I love that you have brought indigenous and first nations learning to the 
table. One of the districts we are working with is Cowichan, on Vancouver 
Island in BC. The district has made a commitment to re-engaging the first 
nations community in their efforts to redesign the school district, from how 
they see the land as part of the learning culture, to discipline, to learning 
strategies, to ways of engaging the elders in dialogue and shared wisdom. It is 
fascinating to see how that is happening. I’d love to learn more about what you 
found.

John

> On Jul 10, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Jeff Aitken  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the clarification Karl. 
> 
> OS seems to hold the space open by having the rule and laws which actually 
> regulate the participatory process.
> 
> And I love your mention of ceremony as a way to understand open space.
> 
> My research was constrained and illuminated by being in a doctorate in 
> traditional knowledge. So I was finding indigenous ways of knowing and being 
> to help make sense of open space. As I learned my own roots and got grounded 
> there.
> 
> I had studied with the Basque mystic and anthropologist Angeles Arrien, whose 
> work in the Four Fold Way is just one kind of wayfinding narrative. 
> "Wayfinding" as a traditional cultural rubric for traveling thru chaos and 
> complexity, both outer and inner. So to find the fourfold way (and the Law) 
> at the center of open space was gratifying.
> 
> She also said the closing circle of an OS could be viewed thru the lens of 
> the "return and giveaway" formal closure of traditional ceremonies. To gather 
> again and share gifts and stories with one another.
> 
> I took seriously Harrison's lively stories of the Kpelle in Liberia and his 
> work with Hebrew creation stories in seminary. Both helped flesh out 
> traditional African notions of time and space (showing up in the four/five 
> principles) - and the interior and exterior dimensions of changes in culture 
> and worldview, such as Kabbalist frameworks of psyche and cosmos embedded in 
> those creation stories.
> 
> Our friend Chris C was a great resource, having so much experience with First 
> Nations and traditional knowledges and open space.
> 
> I love that John and yall and others are brilliant with sophisticated Western 
> tools in talking about OS. It was enjoyable to look in another direction and 
> also find value there. Wishing you good travels.
> 
> Jeff
> Telegraph Hill
> San Francisco
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:50 AM Royle, Karl  <mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>> wrote:
> Great,
> 
>  
> 
> As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺
> 
>  
> 
> Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?
> 
>  
> 
> K
> 
>  
> 
> From: john watkins mailto:johnw...@mac.com>>
> Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
> To: Karl Royle mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>>
> Cc: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>, 
> "pe...@peggyholman.com <mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>"  <mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>>, Jeff Aitken  <mailto:r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
> 
>  
> 
> Karl,
> 
>  
> 
> Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His recent 
> works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right Drivers in 
> Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning: Engage the 
> World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and solid. He’s also 
> been an advisor to our project, and one of the acknowledgements in the 
> article you cite is the other person I am working with on this project, Jal 
> Mehta, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. But I am not sure they 
> get all the way to total system redesign around principles and practices of 
> social network learning theory and pattern emergence through iterative 
> feedback mechanisms, which is why I love this conversation thread you started.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Note that I cite Peggy in my blog. Also Margaret Wheatley.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:34 AM, Royle, Karl  <mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>> wrote:
> 
>  
> 
> Hi John
> 
>  
> 
> Have you seen…  
> http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf 
> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcunF-0007c8-60=57e1b682=AlT1yfHgE57C0ZxsWjCxAUkcOUTpoUFNNs8VPNAKvKq0s707Jt_hPTeeLpViA-pBt0rSNm_jagZer3RuY-K5FF-6QLD4aMeRtvt3fs4YugfMf9gVKRChqGSkLbzzlE0SQs6FlwseHOtAvgFZxfXZQqwiKe5j_M25wwWBtcHDZvLCNacoF

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Jeff Aitken via OSList]

Thanks for the clarification Karl.

OS seems to hold the space open by having the rule and laws which actually
regulate the participatory process.

And I love your mention of ceremony as a way to understand open space.

My research was constrained and illuminated by being in a doctorate in
traditional knowledge. So I was finding indigenous ways of knowing and
being to help make sense of open space. As I learned my own roots and got
grounded there.

I had studied with the Basque mystic and anthropologist Angeles Arrien,
whose work in the Four Fold Way is just one kind of wayfinding narrative.
"Wayfinding" as a traditional cultural rubric for traveling thru chaos and
complexity, both outer and inner. So to find the fourfold way (and the Law)
at the center of open space was gratifying.

She also said the closing circle of an OS could be viewed thru the lens of
the "return and giveaway" formal closure of traditional ceremonies. To
gather again and share gifts and stories with one another.

I took seriously Harrison's lively stories of the Kpelle in Liberia and his
work with Hebrew creation stories in seminary. Both helped flesh out
traditional African notions of time and space (showing up in the four/five
principles) - and the interior and exterior dimensions of changes in
culture and worldview, such as Kabbalist frameworks of psyche and cosmos
embedded in those creation stories.

Our friend Chris C was a great resource, having so much experience with
First Nations and traditional knowledges and open space.

I love that John and yall and others are brilliant with sophisticated
Western tools in talking about OS. It was enjoyable to look in another
direction and also find value there. Wishing you good travels.

Jeff
Telegraph Hill
San Francisco


On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:50 AM Royle, Karl  wrote:

> Great,
>
>
>
> As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺
>
>
>
> Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?
>
>
>
> K
>
>
>
> *From: *john watkins 
> *Date: *Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
> *To: *Karl Royle 
> *Cc: *World wide Open Space Technology email list <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>, "pe...@peggyholman.com" <
> pe...@peggyholman.com>, Jeff Aitken 
> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>
>
>
> Karl,
>
>
>
> Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His
> recent works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right
> Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning:
> Engage the World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and
> solid. He’s also been an advisor to our project, and one of the
> acknowledgements in the article you cite is the other person I am working
> with on this project, Jal Mehta, at the Harvard Graduate School of
> Education. But I am not sure they get all the way to total system redesign
> around principles and practices of social network learning theory and
> pattern emergence through iterative feedback mechanisms, which is why I
> love this conversation thread you started.
>
>
>
> Note that I cite Peggy in my blog. Also Margaret Wheatley.
>
>
>
> John
>
>
>
> On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:34 AM, Royle, Karl  wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi John
>
>
>
> Have you seen…
> http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf
> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcunF-0007c8-60=57e1b682=AlT1yfHgE57C0ZxsWjCxAUkcOUTpoUFNNs8VPNAKvKq0s707Jt_hPTeeLpViA-pBt0rSNm_jagZer3RuY-K5FF-6QLD4aMeRtvt3fs4YugfMf9gVKRChqGSkLbzzlE0SQs6FlwseHOtAvgFZxfXZQqwiKe5j_M25wwWBtcHDZvLCNacoF2hNcdotFf0PO3tFY4-0xqAkPgU41f-enyEzBQKdFzz5AGAGaZIMNf6Q2rDnOiiVpXiUyPHGjD3pMVwF753aMQtQa3YGIJi58iDPsskKNtu2jyDhPKiaA6FxP0A>
> … ?
>
>
>
> I will read your blog
>
>
>
> K
>
>
>
> *From: *john watkins 
> *Date: *Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 14:23
> *To: *World wide Open Space Technology email list <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
> *Cc: *Karl Royle , "pe...@peggyholman.com" <
> pe...@peggyholman.com>, Jeff Aitken 
> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>
>
>
> All,
>
>
>
> I am finding this conversation just fascinating. I’ve been working on a
> project with some school superintendents to completely redesign the
> organizational systems within which what is being called “deeper learning”
> (engaging, meaningful, real world, academically challenging, that combines
> mastery with identity and creativity and connection) can happen more
> pervasively and equitably in public schools in the US and Canada. Part of
> the challenge is to overcome old epistemological notions of how adults
> learn and how 

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Great,

As I posted I thought you might already be engaged in this arena..   ☺

Have you looked at Sen and capability theory applied to education?

K

From: john watkins 
Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 16:43
To: Karl Royle 
Cc: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
, "pe...@peggyholman.com" 
, Jeff Aitken 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Karl,

Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His recent 
works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right Drivers in 
Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning: Engage the 
World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and solid. He’s also 
been an advisor to our project, and one of the acknowledgements in the article 
you cite is the other person I am working with on this project, Jal Mehta, at 
the Harvard Graduate School of Education. But I am not sure they get all the 
way to total system redesign around principles and practices of social network 
learning theory and pattern emergence through iterative feedback mechanisms, 
which is why I love this conversation thread you started.


Note that I cite Peggy in my blog. Also Margaret Wheatley.


John


On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:34 AM, Royle, Karl 
mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>> wrote:

Hi John

Have you seen…  
http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcunF-0007c8-60=57e1b682=AlT1yfHgE57C0ZxsWjCxAUkcOUTpoUFNNs8VPNAKvKq0s707Jt_hPTeeLpViA-pBt0rSNm_jagZer3RuY-K5FF-6QLD4aMeRtvt3fs4YugfMf9gVKRChqGSkLbzzlE0SQs6FlwseHOtAvgFZxfXZQqwiKe5j_M25wwWBtcHDZvLCNacoF2hNcdotFf0PO3tFY4-0xqAkPgU41f-enyEzBQKdFzz5AGAGaZIMNf6Q2rDnOiiVpXiUyPHGjD3pMVwF753aMQtQa3YGIJi58iDPsskKNtu2jyDhPKiaA6FxP0A>
  … ?

I will read your blog

K

From: john watkins mailto:johnw...@mac.com>>
Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 14:23
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Cc: Karl Royle mailto:k.ro...@wlv.ac.uk>>, 
"pe...@peggyholman.com<mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>" 
mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>>, Jeff Aitken 
mailto:r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

All,

I am finding this conversation just fascinating. I’ve been working on a project 
with some school superintendents to completely redesign the organizational 
systems within which what is being called “deeper learning” (engaging, 
meaningful, real world, academically challenging, that combines mastery with 
identity and creativity and connection) can happen more pervasively and 
equitably in public schools in the US and Canada. Part of the challenge is to 
overcome old epistemological notions of how adults learn and how organizations 
are formed, because for the most part those are still conceptualized in public 
education as operating within Newtonian, mechanistic assumptions (which inhibit 
the appropriate structures and processes for learning and organizing). I just 
wrote a blog on EdWeek about this challenge, and referred to some of the 
literature on social learning theory and pattern emergence as appropriate 
heuristics for this reconceptualization. I would love to be a part of our own 
emerging conversation about this topic.

Here is a link to the blog: 
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2018/06/we_are_not_newtonian_billiard_balls_the_need_for_a_new_approach_to_adult_learning.html<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcsc2-Wa-4T=57e1b682=-nQYR_GhCc78kaTHz8_d-uLXJG7K6G8lhIfgvVI5rZj3a7l-urSdHkfY_PG-W-YEu-DZze0UtasAb-ekGPca-Cj8F_uCqCvAUeVXp_eUMB_fcS54sa22acrrROvaPibWgE_OeixKkj9uUo2ZZZvWLDu_tlCly9esy7NSBuvyIhZ8UJOThpuDBLM15MiZkeYGKl8U3e1VLCE2364MASQITkbKFTXR0c0D4INF7HT2y8p_OqbpvjDod7bNgOJm8hSUHPU22EeJsEppHUnuB-v8FdM2_dCxzMFxriS2izUUBAj5PLKV-BfkllN1jouhqAvWUSwL0gV7sdzIYsPCD0qz_Dc9I2bZLRCyowMPp8utpYDOssDafR24YRbjufV2kUYi>

Lovely to hear all your ideas!

John Watkins


On Jul 10, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

What I’m interested in… or what I have to do is write a narrative around my 
papers. Most of these (I have realised on reflection) have been about using 
vehicles, mechanisms, etc to create a space which is different to the formal 
spaces of schooling and education within which people can learn. These 
mechanisims, game based learning, mobile use, agile methods are all, I think, 
about creating an environment which is acceptable to the formal context but 
allows people to learn from each other, more knowledgable others and resources 
based on problem solving through collaboration and agency freedom.

So sort of Trojan horses of how we would like things to be… mechanisms, or 
techniques is probably better, that open alternative spaces for freedom to 
learn but also satisfy the contexts need for control and “outcome”.

K

From: OSList 
mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org&g

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[john watkins via OSList]

Karl,

Michael Fullan is one of my longest standing heroes in education. His recent 
works, with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, Coherence: The Right Drivers in 
Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems, and, Deep Learning: Engage the 
World, Change the World, are really wonderful, thorough, and solid. He’s also 
been an advisor to our project, and one of the acknowledgements in the article 
you cite is the other person I am working with on this project, Jal Mehta, at 
the Harvard Graduate School of Education. But I am not sure they get all the 
way to total system redesign around principles and practices of social network 
learning theory and pattern emergence through iterative feedback mechanisms, 
which is why I love this conversation thread you started.

Note that I cite Peggy in my blog. Also Margaret Wheatley.

John

> On Jul 10, 2018, at 11:34 AM, Royle, Karl  wrote:
> 
> Hi John
>  
> Have you seen…  
> http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf 
> <http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf>
>   … ?
>  
> I will read your blog
>  
> K
>  
> From: john watkins 
> Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 14:23
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> 
> Cc: Karl Royle , "pe...@peggyholman.com" 
> , Jeff Aitken 
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>  
> All, 
>  
> I am finding this conversation just fascinating. I’ve been working on a 
> project with some school superintendents to completely redesign the 
> organizational systems within which what is being called “deeper learning” 
> (engaging, meaningful, real world, academically challenging, that combines 
> mastery with identity and creativity and connection) can happen more 
> pervasively and equitably in public schools in the US and Canada. Part of the 
> challenge is to overcome old epistemological notions of how adults learn and 
> how organizations are formed, because for the most part those are still 
> conceptualized in public education as operating within Newtonian, mechanistic 
> assumptions (which inhibit the appropriate structures and processes for 
> learning and organizing). I just wrote a blog on EdWeek about this challenge, 
> and referred to some of the literature on social learning theory and pattern 
> emergence as appropriate heuristics for this reconceptualization. I would 
> love to be a part of our own emerging conversation about this topic.
>  
> Here is a link to the blog: 
> http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2018/06/we_are_not_newtonian_billiard_balls_the_need_for_a_new_approach_to_adult_learning.html
>  
> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcsc2-Wa-4T=57e1b682=-nQYR_GhCc78kaTHz8_d-uLXJG7K6G8lhIfgvVI5rZj3a7l-urSdHkfY_PG-W-YEu-DZze0UtasAb-ekGPca-Cj8F_uCqCvAUeVXp_eUMB_fcS54sa22acrrROvaPibWgE_OeixKkj9uUo2ZZZvWLDu_tlCly9esy7NSBuvyIhZ8UJOThpuDBLM15MiZkeYGKl8U3e1VLCE2364MASQITkbKFTXR0c0D4INF7HT2y8p_OqbpvjDod7bNgOJm8hSUHPU22EeJsEppHUnuB-v8FdM2_dCxzMFxriS2izUUBAj5PLKV-BfkllN1jouhqAvWUSwL0gV7sdzIYsPCD0qz_Dc9I2bZLRCyowMPp8utpYDOssDafR24YRbjufV2kUYi>
>  
> Lovely to hear all your ideas!
>  
> John Watkins
>  
>  
>> On Jul 10, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
>> wrote:
>>  
>> What I’m interested in… or what I have to do is write a narrative around my 
>> papers. Most of these (I have realised on reflection) have been about using 
>> vehicles, mechanisms, etc to create a space which is different to the formal 
>> spaces of schooling and education within which people can learn. These 
>> mechanisims, game based learning, mobile use, agile methods are all, I 
>> think, about creating an environment which is acceptable to the formal 
>> context but allows people to learn from each other, more knowledgable others 
>> and resources based on problem solving through collaboration and agency 
>> freedom.
>>  
>> So sort of Trojan horses of how we would like things to be… mechanisms, or 
>> techniques is probably better, that open alternative spaces for freedom to 
>> learn but also satisfy the contexts need for control and “outcome”.
>>  
>> K
>>  
>> From: OSList > <mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>> on behalf of Allison via 
>> OSList > <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
>> Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
>> Date: Sunday, 8 July 2018 at 05:08
>> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
>> Cc: Allison mailto:mb...@iinet.net.au>>
>> Subject: Re: [OSList]

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Hi John

Have you seen…  
http://www.michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf  
… ?

I will read your blog

K

From: john watkins 
Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018 at 14:23
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Karl Royle , "pe...@peggyholman.com" 
, Jeff Aitken 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

All,

I am finding this conversation just fascinating. I’ve been working on a project 
with some school superintendents to completely redesign the organizational 
systems within which what is being called “deeper learning” (engaging, 
meaningful, real world, academically challenging, that combines mastery with 
identity and creativity and connection) can happen more pervasively and 
equitably in public schools in the US and Canada. Part of the challenge is to 
overcome old epistemological notions of how adults learn and how organizations 
are formed, because for the most part those are still conceptualized in public 
education as operating within Newtonian, mechanistic assumptions (which inhibit 
the appropriate structures and processes for learning and organizing). I just 
wrote a blog on EdWeek about this challenge, and referred to some of the 
literature on social learning theory and pattern emergence as appropriate 
heuristics for this reconceptualization. I would love to be a part of our own 
emerging conversation about this topic.

Here is a link to the blog: 
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2018/06/we_are_not_newtonian_billiard_balls_the_need_for_a_new_approach_to_adult_learning.html<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcsc2-Wa-4T=57e1b682=-nQYR_GhCc78kaTHz8_d-uLXJG7K6G8lhIfgvVI5rZj3a7l-urSdHkfY_PG-W-YEu-DZze0UtasAb-ekGPca-Cj8F_uCqCvAUeVXp_eUMB_fcS54sa22acrrROvaPibWgE_OeixKkj9uUo2ZZZvWLDu_tlCly9esy7NSBuvyIhZ8UJOThpuDBLM15MiZkeYGKl8U3e1VLCE2364MASQITkbKFTXR0c0D4INF7HT2y8p_OqbpvjDod7bNgOJm8hSUHPU22EeJsEppHUnuB-v8FdM2_dCxzMFxriS2izUUBAj5PLKV-BfkllN1jouhqAvWUSwL0gV7sdzIYsPCD0qz_Dc9I2bZLRCyowMPp8utpYDOssDafR24YRbjufV2kUYi>

Lovely to hear all your ideas!

John Watkins


On Jul 10, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

What I’m interested in… or what I have to do is write a narrative around my 
papers. Most of these (I have realised on reflection) have been about using 
vehicles, mechanisms, etc to create a space which is different to the formal 
spaces of schooling and education within which people can learn. These 
mechanisims, game based learning, mobile use, agile methods are all, I think, 
about creating an environment which is acceptable to the formal context but 
allows people to learn from each other, more knowledgable others and resources 
based on problem solving through collaboration and agency freedom.

So sort of Trojan horses of how we would like things to be… mechanisms, or 
techniques is probably better, that open alternative spaces for freedom to 
learn but also satisfy the contexts need for control and “outcome”.

K

From: OSList 
mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>>
 on behalf of Allison via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Date: Sunday, 8 July 2018 at 05:08
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Cc: Allison mailto:mb...@iinet.net.au>>
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Hi Karl,

I would also like to know more about your PhD approach.

Depending which way you go with your research, you might find something of 
interest in my 2009 PhD thesis.
It included consideration of the philosophy behind several modalities, 
including Open Space Technology.

I believe the thesis:  "BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: space, comfort, process and 
consciousness in a country practice" can still be viewed online at:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511517?l-format=Thesis=dateDesc=y=y=nuc%3ANUWS+baensch%2C+a=book#<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=WJxF6YGB7hrrNXEAjPb2rA1W6MXjBPvzAbMua6TZZyaNKQu1LGXiUq4lrmiRq5bkAuQKXcE5d1azdbQCRoYGQ3nc6hmS26Vgucu8Yn2oYFEK7_dRBLbaNe9dc-y9owtb-bsDfYLSZZ56AxbUISJhSiTiQv5b5EfdR-OijIG3TsXYdaNUlZ8cAD4yg370posgiQiD5KecVmIXDxD6xXCSP_uePmlRYCgSF2E_LuI7tLtH7j3aiJtJKU-kWec6mL0bK5Rj3hLYs3MZIhOfjwtavvMBRRX6A6y6iooLVnMHHZqon9o3_f_aHtrdLBBITYLkjRfknVOzrPWK2MXMfaUfwv6l09Vwyta7REHDVQ7zhAAA7c1w6_GMtyGIIHDP4I25>

Best wishes with your work.
Allison
Tasmania, Australia.



On 8 Jul 2018, at 5:32 am, Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
interventions might be of help. See 
https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=maW

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Great, thank you Alison. I am sure I will find it stimulating. See answers to 
Jeff.

From: OSList  on behalf of Allison via 
OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Sunday, 8 July 2018 at 05:08
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Allison 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Hi Karl,

I would also like to know more about your PhD approach.

Depending which way you go with your research, you might find something of 
interest in my 2009 PhD thesis.
It included consideration of the philosophy behind several modalities, 
including Open Space Technology.

I believe the thesis:  "BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: space, comfort, process and 
consciousness in a country practice" can still be viewed online at:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511517?l-format=Thesis=dateDesc=y=y=nuc%3ANUWS+baensch%2C+a=book#<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=WJxF6YGB7hrrNXEAjPb2rA1W6MXjBPvzAbMua6TZZyaNKQu1LGXiUq4lrmiRq5bkAuQKXcE5d1azdbQCRoYGQ3nc6hmS26Vgucu8Yn2oYFEK7_dRBLbaNe9dc-y9owtb-bsDfYLSZZ56AxbUISJhSiTiQv5b5EfdR-OijIG3TsXYdaNUlZ8cAD4yg370posgiQiD5KecVmIXDxD6xXCSP_uePmlRYCgSF2E_LuI7tLtH7j3aiJtJKU-kWec6mL0bK5Rj3hLYs3MZIhOfjwtavvMBRRX6A6y6iooLVnMHHZqon9o3_f_aHtrdLBBITYLkjRfknVOzrPWK2MXMfaUfwv6l09Vwyta7REHDVQ7zhAAA7c1w6_GMtyGIIHDP4I25>

Best wishes with your work.
Allison
Tasmania, Australia.


On 8 Jul 2018, at 5:32 am, Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
interventions might be of help. See 
https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=maWZXjnOu_-lE_HrbB3s6UQFm9d5BsmLl2k4cD8vR3JSLg0iPVkFsrOeihAxEwP7AnNbbFWlI50z805m-IIgtIk8KGqZkOmT0R_oaDxzyVgpW0qFhd07SGVy_9V_DRNvRMPhS07L35ZgeJwYbz0hVVZvOlzNvwQo80OcK-3Fm-rziUjDPe0-gQRTB-C9MCCBZo9PZ-aet3BsX7AAeh-5EnwINjhsmDrDeYyjPZ4E7eegnV51TfbpgOmhjQ-T9yGIorqkHbbnesh8QS3MhtKVJ0dszb5VpPDYF5zPysZomzU>
 . For the large group merhods I included Open Space Technology.

Good luck with your research Karl.

Tonnie
i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl<mailto:i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl>



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 Oorspronkelijk bericht 
Van: Peggy Holman via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Datum: 07-07-18 17:48 (GMT+01:00)
Aan: Open Listserv 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Cc: Peggy Holman mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>>
Onderwerp: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization and 
emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, check 
out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.

Peggy


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On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
closing space?

And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?

And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate in 
open space"

I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including Organic 
Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.

I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
Space over the years.

Jeff
San Francisco




On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print a

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Chris,

This is really interesting thank you.

Best

Karl

From: OSList  on behalf of Chris 
Corrigan via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Monday, 9 July 2018 at 17:45
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Chris Corrigan 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Micheal’s description below is helpful, and I will add that the form of 
complexity being researched by the Santa Fe institute is computational 
complexity, which is valuable but not completely the way that human systems 
operate.

This map does a really good job at articulating the various currents in 
complexity theory as they have unfolded over the last number of decades: 
http://scimaps.org/maps/map/map_of_complexity_sc_154/detail<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcZI7-MP-3m=57e1b682=VYCdaTHGEe2eDluXb024IZFazLzBvcFc50K3uNVBNLcbkNV_7h4SDuQHjT5jqbBnyZ6jL9nsuVRu9da7Xh1D8jKTn_U9PgAvOzxztLwKM9UbwYIT3gVBiNhSA57n64EdsOkh_As-SrOfFo_AI6qJPuKDvm1-bOdVyccej4CgsPIYshtK5BuNm9tJSVwIsGkwgGLAmukaRKkPmV5Ru3NCbvaQbmGaYl2XMjSPx_wqFYeL8nehE_FJ6EGLaPSfrI44g_ENVPBrzy3bjLidgjFXvA>

Lately I have been working a lot with the work of David Snowden 
(www.corgnitve-edge.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcZI7-MP-3m=57e1b682=L3RLbgjTgXY6gBFlccjZmL4KT0jMpv1EC2Cqbadsjk40KQLezjXUm5UGOaukmpVqheipgDhC5xBgU8Arz6SxWED4msmYZnDbfPicn6n9KmPOcj-1gBTj9yw_AzyOiMe5sMgwRwtAgoWlyBbDPtK6vRV0zONO39mzhmPcHuo7321hGxkDePS-dG1em5E296DDird4IHw0n9iGuKWzu2vQ3T3c_C1y_ehhkaHfi4IqPb0>)
 and Glenda Eoyang 
(https://www.hsdinstitute.org<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fcZI7-MP-3m=57e1b682=vdkUOdvFicb4oiE0oAxueT1gFoyLRiiY1GEUToOOlPXZcwCikAoaie4KqaXhgm-nCiRHgomdfwjltuFuNM0yzE96qkKJi1Gf5sIRP90yxYZRE3INY8fgSvFENAgQ75tcAo6kP21Ee0NI7MIBRvve_SMA6uRe5C7HBokSnES66VdfAx1k_kK3ntVLk2_iQez84_NkycriNXKO1IRNyF5Sy6c_VtbbVvB5FuOlxpcYqi4>),
 the latter of whom has done a lot of work on containers too. Her book Adaptive 
Action is quite a good and accessible introduction to her work, describing the 
role of containers in complexity.  The paper I published in teh Journal of 
Organizational Development expanded Dave’s theory of containers as well.

Chris




On Jul 8, 2018, at 1:33 AM, Michael M Pannwitz via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Dear Harrison,

I suspect that "academic" approaches of the established kind are very weak for 
really complex stuff such as for instance "selforganisation" which was 
discovered early in our experimental journey to be the essential ingredient in 
the Open Space Technology approach.

In other words, commonly used scientific exploration which is then visible in 
the "academic literature" has a hard time to get to the core. That might also 
result in the incoherent phenomenon of having many millions of people all over 
the world exposed to "OST" and thousands of facilitators working with this 
approach for decades with unusual results AND talking about their EXPERIENCES 
but not "analysing" or "researching" it with tools they know but are 
ineffective.

Of course, this will not discourage our quest for getting an understanding... 
working with it, though, and seeing productive outcomes appears to be 
sufficient for our praxis. I say that in the face of what I also believe "there 
is no better thing for good praxis than a good theory" (this is a short form of 
what Kurt Lewin had to say on this subject). So I love folks like Karl who are 
on the quest!

Looking at the German wikipedia for "self-organisation" I saw this note:

---"They arise predominantly through processes of spontaneous self-organization 
and are usually inaccessible to a theory based on known mathematical 
functions."---

which is embedded in this longer piece that also refers to the work of the 
Santa Fe folks

---"Theory of complex systems

The latest flow is the theory of complex systems. A complex system is a system 
whose properties can not be completely explained by the properties of the 
components of the system. Complex systems consist of a multitude of 
interconnected and interacting parts, entities, or agents.

Complex systems are widespread, indeed almost dominant, from the world of 
elementary particles right up to human society. [2] They arise predominantly 
through processes of spontaneous self-organization and are usually inaccessible 
to a theory based on known mathematical functions. Examples are the formation 
of atomic nuclei, the atoms, the transformation of substances from one state of 
aggregation into another, crystallization, chemical reactions, evolution, 
mental processes in the brain, the development of social systems, etc. In open 
nature, open systems are dominant In the inanimate nature, complex systems 
usually form spontaneously with the release of energy or in thermal equilibrium.

The theory of complex adaptive systems is based primarily on the wo

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[john watkins via OSList]

All,

I am finding this conversation just fascinating. I’ve been working on a project 
with some school superintendents to completely redesign the organizational 
systems within which what is being called “deeper learning” (engaging, 
meaningful, real world, academically challenging, that combines mastery with 
identity and creativity and connection) can happen more pervasively and 
equitably in public schools in the US and Canada. Part of the challenge is to 
overcome old epistemological notions of how adults learn and how organizations 
are formed, because for the most part those are still conceptualized in public 
education as operating within Newtonian, mechanistic assumptions (which inhibit 
the appropriate structures and processes for learning and organizing). I just 
wrote a blog on EdWeek about this challenge, and referred to some of the 
literature on social learning theory and pattern emergence as appropriate 
heuristics for this reconceptualization. I would love to be a part of our own 
emerging conversation about this topic.

Here is a link to the blog: 
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2018/06/we_are_not_newtonian_billiard_balls_the_need_for_a_new_approach_to_adult_learning.html
 
<http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2018/06/we_are_not_newtonian_billiard_balls_the_need_for_a_new_approach_to_adult_learning.html>

Lovely to hear all your ideas!

John Watkins


> On Jul 10, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
>  wrote:
> 
> What I’m interested in… or what I have to do is write a narrative around my 
> papers. Most of these (I have realised on reflection) have been about using 
> vehicles, mechanisms, etc to create a space which is different to the formal 
> spaces of schooling and education within which people can learn. These 
> mechanisims, game based learning, mobile use, agile methods are all, I think, 
> about creating an environment which is acceptable to the formal context but 
> allows people to learn from each other, more knowledgable others and 
> resources based on problem solving through collaboration and agency freedom.
>  
> So sort of Trojan horses of how we would like things to be… mechanisms, or 
> techniques is probably better, that open alternative spaces for freedom to 
> learn but also satisfy the contexts need for control and “outcome”.
>  
> K
>  
> From: OSList  on behalf of Allison 
> via OSList 
> Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> 
> Date: Sunday, 8 July 2018 at 05:08
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> 
> Cc: Allison 
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>  
> Hi Karl, 
>  
> I would also like to know more about your PhD approach.
>  
> Depending which way you go with your research, you might find something of 
> interest in my 2009 PhD thesis.
> It included consideration of the philosophy behind several modalities, 
> including Open Space Technology.
>  
> I believe the thesis:  "BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: space, comfort, process and 
> consciousness in a country practice" can still be viewed online at:
> http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511517?l-format=Thesis=dateDesc=y=y=nuc%3ANUWS+baensch%2C+a=book#
>  
> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=WJxF6YGB7hrrNXEAjPb2rA1W6MXjBPvzAbMua6TZZyaNKQu1LGXiUq4lrmiRq5bkAuQKXcE5d1azdbQCRoYGQ3nc6hmS26Vgucu8Yn2oYFEK7_dRBLbaNe9dc-y9owtb-bsDfYLSZZ56AxbUISJhSiTiQv5b5EfdR-OijIG3TsXYdaNUlZ8cAD4yg370posgiQiD5KecVmIXDxD6xXCSP_uePmlRYCgSF2E_LuI7tLtH7j3aiJtJKU-kWec6mL0bK5Rj3hLYs3MZIhOfjwtavvMBRRX6A6y6iooLVnMHHZqon9o3_f_aHtrdLBBITYLkjRfknVOzrPWK2MXMfaUfwv6l09Vwyta7REHDVQ7zhAAA7c1w6_GMtyGIIHDP4I25>
>  
> Best wishes with your work.
> Allison 
> Tasmania, Australia.
> 
> 
>> On 8 Jul 2018, at 5:32 am, Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
>> wrote:
>>  
>> And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
>> interventions might be of help. See 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034
>>  
>> <https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=maWZXjnOu_-lE_HrbB3s6UQFm9d5BsmLl2k4cD8vR3JSLg0iPVkFsrOeihAxEwP7AnNbbFWlI50z805m-IIgtIk8KGqZkOmT0R_oaDxzyVgpW0qFhd07SGVy_9V_DRNvRMPhS07L35ZgeJwYbz0hVVZvOlzNvwQo80OcK-3Fm-rziUjDPe0-gQRTB-C9MCCBZo9PZ-aet3BsX7AAeh-5EnwINjhsmDrDeYyjPZ4E7eegnV51TfbpgOmhjQ-T9yGIorqkHbbnesh8QS3MhtKVJ0dszb5VpPDYF5zPysZomzU>
>>  . For the large group merhods I included Open Space Technology.
>>  
>> Good luck with your research Karl.
>>  
>> Tonnie
>> i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl <mailto:i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl> 
>>  
>>  
>>  
>> Verzonden vanaf mijn Samsung-apparaat
>> 
>> 
>> ----

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

What I’m interested in… or what I have to do is write a narrative around my 
papers. Most of these (I have realised on reflection) have been about using 
vehicles, mechanisms, etc to create a space which is different to the formal 
spaces of schooling and education within which people can learn. These 
mechanisims, game based learning, mobile use, agile methods are all, I think, 
about creating an environment which is acceptable to the formal context but 
allows people to learn from each other, more knowledgable others and resources 
based on problem solving through collaboration and agency freedom.

So sort of Trojan horses of how we would like things to be… mechanisms, or 
techniques is probably better, that open alternative spaces for freedom to 
learn but also satisfy the contexts need for control and “outcome”.

K

From: OSList  on behalf of Allison via 
OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Sunday, 8 July 2018 at 05:08
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Allison 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Hi Karl,

I would also like to know more about your PhD approach.

Depending which way you go with your research, you might find something of 
interest in my 2009 PhD thesis.
It included consideration of the philosophy behind several modalities, 
including Open Space Technology.

I believe the thesis:  "BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: space, comfort, process and 
consciousness in a country practice" can still be viewed online at:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511517?l-format=Thesis=dateDesc=y=y=nuc%3ANUWS+baensch%2C+a=book#<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=WJxF6YGB7hrrNXEAjPb2rA1W6MXjBPvzAbMua6TZZyaNKQu1LGXiUq4lrmiRq5bkAuQKXcE5d1azdbQCRoYGQ3nc6hmS26Vgucu8Yn2oYFEK7_dRBLbaNe9dc-y9owtb-bsDfYLSZZ56AxbUISJhSiTiQv5b5EfdR-OijIG3TsXYdaNUlZ8cAD4yg370posgiQiD5KecVmIXDxD6xXCSP_uePmlRYCgSF2E_LuI7tLtH7j3aiJtJKU-kWec6mL0bK5Rj3hLYs3MZIhOfjwtavvMBRRX6A6y6iooLVnMHHZqon9o3_f_aHtrdLBBITYLkjRfknVOzrPWK2MXMfaUfwv6l09Vwyta7REHDVQ7zhAAA7c1w6_GMtyGIIHDP4I25>

Best wishes with your work.
Allison
Tasmania, Australia.


On 8 Jul 2018, at 5:32 am, Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
interventions might be of help. See 
https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fc0zr-000ABm-5I=57e1b682=maWZXjnOu_-lE_HrbB3s6UQFm9d5BsmLl2k4cD8vR3JSLg0iPVkFsrOeihAxEwP7AnNbbFWlI50z805m-IIgtIk8KGqZkOmT0R_oaDxzyVgpW0qFhd07SGVy_9V_DRNvRMPhS07L35ZgeJwYbz0hVVZvOlzNvwQo80OcK-3Fm-rziUjDPe0-gQRTB-C9MCCBZo9PZ-aet3BsX7AAeh-5EnwINjhsmDrDeYyjPZ4E7eegnV51TfbpgOmhjQ-T9yGIorqkHbbnesh8QS3MhtKVJ0dszb5VpPDYF5zPysZomzU>
 . For the large group merhods I included Open Space Technology.

Good luck with your research Karl.

Tonnie
i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl<mailto:i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl>



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Van: Peggy Holman via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Datum: 07-07-18 17:48 (GMT+01:00)
Aan: Open Listserv 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Cc: Peggy Holman mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>>
Onderwerp: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization and 
emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, check 
out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.

Peggy


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On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
closing space?

And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?

And can you say a bit more abo

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

HI Jeff,

Thanks for your reply. Please see attempts at answers below.

Thanks for your interest ☺

From: OSList  on behalf of Jeff Aitken 
via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Saturday, 7 July 2018 at 16:09
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Jeff Aitken 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
closing space?

And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?


This is based on the notion of if there is an open space or a “free space” then 
sooner rather than later people start to structure it. OS seems to hold the 
space open by having the rule and laws which actually regulate the 
participatory process. I’ve been reading Deleuze and Guattari  on smooth ness 
and striation of space..



Best explanation I have found is here.. 
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.129.624=rep1=pdf


And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate in 
open space"

This is just an observation and I could be wrong ( probably am) but there’s a 
dynamic pattern to open space that is iterative that people recognise quickly 
and learn. A couple of years ago we opened space with 500 primary school 
children and at first it was chaotic, but as the day progressed the children 
learned the laws  etc and the movement from session to market place to newswall 
etc and this is similar to agile techniques that structure work practices but 
enable collaboration in spaces created by the iterative pattern of work , by 
its underpinning philosophy and through its ceremonies.

I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including Organic 
Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.

I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
Space over the years.

Jeff
San Francisco




On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are published by 
Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of print, but 
available online at 
www.openspaceworld.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fbopv-0006i4-4H=57e1b682=OZGh5Ai9FO7mGH_biNgo9xqgYHi-ulK9sJKPp6jj1J57_2AHsQSw_tY60PiYBmcf97ifUMytXpMOnVTwI3ElsWrThzyo1kZ8pW_CHJZ4Lm_ARIr38LyRoldQLiquJkwoWOM4A7AoJFm5WMdh547RhQue1Blr3x_tCMPJ3W0n1xn3YczF9STytdrpVPMMlGZdkjHO4k1sJF4TD9fEEH_-BnNtXpItritH9jud6TnYYBw>
 along with s number of occasional papers.  You might find my first book, 
“Spirit: Transformation and Development in Organizations” interesting. It is 
not about Open Space per se but represents the basic framework out of which it 
grew. It is also the first time I used the words “open space.” Good luck – and 
I’d love to see where you go.

Harrison

Winter Address
7808 River Falls Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-365-2093

Summer Address
189 Beaucauire Ave
Camden, ME 04843
207 763-3261

Websites
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From: OSList 
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 On Behalf Of Royle, Karl via OSList
Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Cc: Royle, Karl
Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl


Karl Royle
Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
University of Wolverhampton
019023

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Many thanks Peggy

From: OSList  on behalf of Peggy Holman 
via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Saturday, 7 July 2018 at 16:48
To: Open Listserv 
Cc: Peggy Holman 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization and 
emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, check 
out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.

Peggy


_
Peggy Holman
pe...@peggyholman.com<mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>
Twitter: @peggyholman

The Open Circle Company
15347 SE 49th Place
Bellevue, WA  98006
206-948-0432
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On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
closing space?

And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?

And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate in 
open space"

I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including Organic 
Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.

I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
Space over the years.

Jeff
San Francisco




On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are published by 
Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of print, but 
available online at 
www.openspaceworld.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fbpRm-0002os-4b=57e1b682=ax9FsMTaa-fchceIuU6uNHScvbDPhwbdDNqE6iy4UPnIrLQB2Bsh4SLxCkZt9E2iTGrZm5KtTZiKKgJrpekFJlMypygea0VRV5iKWxhDCDhHml8YYIp8yAuJ84IBZfuZK9_v6LeH9mVAce9MFiwghLp9A1eASlFAj7ROsEU_QsMWa3yIkFRglsrULLvXFtDMKSvrtwO48bFrn6Hl85qEB587bf9XFk8F3rOxy42dRLk>
 along with s number of occasional papers.  You might find my first book, 
“Spirit: Transformation and Development in Organizations” interesting. It is 
not about Open Space per se but represents the basic framework out of which it 
grew. It is also the first time I used the words “open space.” Good luck – and 
I’d love to see where you go.

Harrison

Winter Address
7808 River Falls Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-365-2093

Summer Address
189 Beaucauire Ave
Camden, ME 04843
207 763-3261

Websites
www.openspaceworld.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fbpRm-0002os-4b=57e1b682=ax9FsMTaa-fchceIuU6uNHScvbDPhwbdDNqE6iy4UPnIrLQB2Bsh4SLxCkZt9E2iTGrZm5KtTZiKKgJrpekFJlMypygea0VRV5iKWxhDCDhHml8YYIp8yAuJ84IBZfuZK9_v6LeH9mVAce9MFiwghLp9A1eASlFAj7ROsEU_QsMWa3yIkFRglsrULLvXFtDMKSvrtwO48bFrn6Hl85qEB587bf9XFk8F3rOxy42dRLk>
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 On Behalf Of Royle, Karl via OSList
Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Cc: Royle, Karl
Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl


Ka

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Dear Harrison,

Thanks for this. I have a copy of Spirit but will look out the others. The main 
thing I am thinking of is the connection between human agency, choice and the 
mechanisms that enable people to choose courses of action within usually highly 
structured contexts. I’m interested in how OS, for example creates a bubble of 
freedom within usually highly controlled contexts where people can realise 
their ideas collaboratively. I’m also interested in participatory practices.

Best

Karl

From: OSList  on behalf of Harrison 
Owen via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Saturday, 7 July 2018 at 12:37
To: 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' 

Cc: Harrison Owen 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are published by 
Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of print, but 
available online at 
www.openspaceworld.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fblXA-00053c-5Y=57e1b682=mN0ZupQYFsDl6MxwZaWbDLBReR4ggM_kxhYGnW08lA7O2hiYmaul30djz43Vn7IjwUU4ZftSdOIgo78_t62CCjCcVlKS5psX0nRHdkplIFa4zVPDqFZIGaM_hk-x2CnMa1eJsSj9duBEHcPyhSWzXk_M_LpBSbnQt-h6uyDrhK1Vbpq366s6gWMEqCIGFmCWQlzbZxXnPJmilX8-YEoGUgdY5-kJbudWrLk_UxrxsaA>
 along with s number of occasional papers.  You might find my first book, 
“Spirit: Transformation and Development in Organizations” interesting. It is 
not about Open Space per se but represents the basic framework out of which it 
grew. It is also the first time I used the words “open space.” Good luck – and 
I’d love to see where you go.

Harrison

Winter Address
7808 River Falls Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-365-2093

Summer Address
189 Beaucauire Ave
Camden, ME 04843
207 763-3261

Websites
www.openspaceworld.com
www.ho-image.com

From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of 
Royle, Karl via OSList
Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Cc: Royle, Karl
Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl


Karl Royle
Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
University of Wolverhampton
01902323006
07815416698
@karlroyle. On Twitter
Karlr61 Skype
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From: OSList  on behalf of Anna 
Caroline Türk via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
To: OS international List 
Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST

Dear Thomas,

thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
open space!

I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
Technology<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fblXA-00053c-5Y=57e1b682=Rfbf_c0U3Sl1-hGzch3UoZTGma0rl_GOpncIUZkdbi-efJ8xR6YWUNhDoASfpzWL1LBfXdgqZYWNF0rAcxEg_F8_gdBVu_4RmeyffLjR84r4SabMx_ZFTU9sijfwTtBj09NIiWfc54h9LMF_XEVvh1fwRf0-qGBubhfFe-EQttDGfW27BL4MnDlKfGKCpWOXYUf520Ui8gsqtReQcALSTzwbXf9z27_5sxCBICnxf9_2QeEwhUtzkBeXuPdQ51Y7>
 in the Netherlands in September this year.

It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.

Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope 
to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;)

I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming to 
Germany.
Here<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[R Chaffe via OSList]

ence, 
>> adaptation and self-organization, is based on agents and computer 
>> simulations that include multi-agent systems (MAS), which have become an 
>> important tool in the exploration of social and complex systems."---
>> 
>> Wishing us all a grand weekend
>> Greetings from Berlin where I will pick the first blackberries of this 
>> season in our garden, a marvel of selforganisation, those berries
>> mmp
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Am 07.07.2018 um 13:37 schrieb Harrison Owen via OSList:
>>> Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve 
>>> always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the 
>>> International Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a 
>>> rather biased source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in 
>>> print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of 
>>> others, now out of print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com 
>>> <http://www.openspaceworld.com> along with s number of occasional papers.  
>>> You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development in 
>>> Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but 
>>> represents the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first 
>>> time I used the words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where 
>>> you go.
>>> Harrison
>>> Winter Address
>>> 7808 River Falls Dr.
>>> Potomac, MD 20854
>>> 301-365-2093
>>> Summer Address
>>> 189 Beaucauire Ave
>>> Camden, ME 04843
>>> 207 763-3261
>>> Websites
>>> www.openspaceworld.com
>>> www.ho-image.com
>>> *From:*OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of 
>>> *Royle, Karl via OSList
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
>>> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
>>> *Cc:* Royle, Karl
>>> *Subject:* [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
>>> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and 
>>> closing space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring   of 
>>> open space (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people 
>>> participate in open space.
>>> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
>>> thoughts?
>>> Just a thought.
>>> Many thanks in advance
>>> Karl
>>> Karl Royle
>>> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
>>> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
>>> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
>>> University of Wolverhampton
>>> 01902323006
>>> 07815416698
>>> @karlroyle. On Twitter
>>> Karlr61 Skype
>>> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions
>>> *From: *OSList  on behalf of Anna 
>>> Caroline Türk via OSList 
>>> *Reply-To: *World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>>> 
>>> *Date: *Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
>>> *To: *OS international List 
>>> *Cc: *Anna Caroline Türk 
>>> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST
>>> Dear Thomas,
>>> thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
>>> sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature 
>>> of open space!
>>> I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, 
>>> being present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with 
>>> Open Space Technology <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018> in the 
>>> Netherlands in September this year.
>>> It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.
>>> Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and 
>>> hope to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world 
>>> there! ;)
>>> I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 
>>> 300 young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants 
>>> coming to Germany.
>>> Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMuiGMm9Kc=17s> you can see a 
>>> little Video about the Open Space - in German (no subtitles).
>>> much Love all around!
>>> Anna Caroline
>>>On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Chris Corrigan via OSList]

n the subject. 5 remain in 
>> print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of 
>> others, now out of print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com 
>> <http://www.openspaceworld.com> along with s number of occasional papers.  
>> You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development in 
>> Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
>> the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used 
>> the words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.
>> Harrison
>> Winter Address
>> 7808 River Falls Dr.
>> Potomac, MD 20854
>> 301-365-2093
>> Summer Address
>> 189 Beaucauire Ave
>> Camden, ME 04843
>> 207 763-3261
>> Websites
>> www.openspaceworld.com
>> www.ho-image.com
>> *From:*OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of 
>> *Royle, Karl via OSList
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
>> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
>> *Cc:* Royle, Karl
>> *Subject:* [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>> Dear Colleagues,
>> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
>> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and 
>> closing space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring   of 
>> open space (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people 
>> participate in open space.
>> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
>> thoughts?
>> Just a thought.
>> Many thanks in advance
>> Karl
>> Karl Royle
>> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
>> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
>> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
>> University of Wolverhampton
>> 01902323006
>> 07815416698
>> @karlroyle. On Twitter
>> Karlr61 Skype
>> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions
>> *From: *OSList  on behalf of Anna 
>> Caroline Türk via OSList 
>> *Reply-To: *World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>> 
>> *Date: *Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
>> *To: *OS international List 
>> *Cc: *Anna Caroline Türk 
>> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST
>> Dear Thomas,
>> thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
>> sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
>> open space!
>> I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, 
>> being present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open 
>> Space Technology <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018> in the Netherlands 
>> in September this year.
>> It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.
>> Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and 
>> hope to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world 
>> there! ;)
>> I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
>> young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming 
>> to Germany.
>> Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMuiGMm9Kc=17s> you can see a 
>> little Video about the Open Space - in German (no subtitles).
>> much Love all around!
>> Anna Caroline
>>On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList
>>><mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
>>Dear friends in Open Space
>>I just returned home after almost 6 months “in open space”. My wife
>>and myself have been on a journey in 6 countries including NZ, Aus,
>>Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Indonesia. No musts just going with the
>>flow – being in open space. What a privilege and joy. And now I am
>>back in our house, renovating my office and enjoying summer
>>holiday. I have also booked my tickets to joinWOSonOS in Iceland
>><https://events.artegis.com/event/WOSonOS_2018>in October. Otherwise
>>there is a lot of open space ahead which gives me the opportunity to
>>be and see what emerges. Exciting!
>>I also want to take the opportunity to ask you to spread the word,
>>if you know anyone interested to learn how to work with OST in a
>>sustainable way. I am happy to offer our three day training
>>September 12-14 in our favorite place in The Netherlands, 50 min
>>from Amsterdam airport. This learning journey is facilitated by a
>>great team where I am happy to “work” together with

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[R Chaffe via OSList]

 to human society. [2] They arise predominantly 
> through processes of spontaneous self-organization and are usually 
> inaccessible to a theory based on known mathematical functions. Examples are 
> the formation of atomic nuclei, the atoms, the transformation of substances 
> from one state of aggregation into another, crystallization, chemical 
> reactions, evolution, mental processes in the brain, the development of 
> social systems, etc. In open nature, open systems are dominant In the 
> inanimate nature, complex systems usually form spontaneously with the release 
> of energy or in thermal equilibrium.
> 
> The theory of complex adaptive systems is based primarily on the work of the 
> Santa Fe Institute. This new complexity theory, which describes emergence, 
> adaptation and self-organization, is based on agents and computer simulations 
> that include multi-agent systems (MAS), which have become an important tool 
> in the exploration of social and complex systems."---
> 
> Wishing us all a grand weekend
> Greetings from Berlin where I will pick the first blackberries of this season 
> in our garden, a marvel of selforganisation, those berries
> mmp
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> Am 07.07.2018 um 13:37 schrieb Harrison Owen via OSList:
>> Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve 
>> always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the 
>> International Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a 
>> rather biased source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in 
>> print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of 
>> others, now out of print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com 
>> <http://www.openspaceworld.com> along with s number of occasional papers.  
>> You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development in 
>> Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
>> the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used 
>> the words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.
>> Harrison
>> Winter Address
>> 7808 River Falls Dr.
>> Potomac, MD 20854
>> 301-365-2093
>> Summer Address
>> 189 Beaucauire Ave
>> Camden, ME 04843
>> 207 763-3261
>> Websites
>> www.openspaceworld.com
>> www.ho-image.com
>> *From:*OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of 
>> *Royle, Karl via OSList
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
>> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
>> *Cc:* Royle, Karl
>> *Subject:* [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>> Dear Colleagues,
>> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
>> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and 
>> closing space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring   of 
>> open space (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people 
>> participate in open space.
>> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
>> thoughts?
>> Just a thought.
>> Many thanks in advance
>> Karl
>> Karl Royle
>> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
>> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
>> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
>> University of Wolverhampton
>> 01902323006
>> 07815416698
>> @karlroyle. On Twitter
>> Karlr61 Skype
>> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions
>> *From: *OSList  on behalf of Anna 
>> Caroline Türk via OSList 
>> *Reply-To: *World wide Open Space Technology email list 
>> 
>> *Date: *Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
>> *To: *OS international List 
>> *Cc: *Anna Caroline Türk 
>> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST
>> Dear Thomas,
>> thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
>> sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
>> open space!
>> I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, 
>> being present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open 
>> Space Technology <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018> in the Netherlands 
>> in September this year.
>> It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.
>> Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and 
>> hope to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world 
>> there! ;)
>> I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Michael M Pannwitz via OSList]

Dear Harrison,

I suspect that "academic" approaches of the established kind are very 
weak for really complex stuff such as for instance "selforganisation" 
which was discovered early in our experimental journey to be the 
essential ingredient in the Open Space Technology approach.


In other words, commonly used scientific exploration which is then 
visible in the "academic literature" has a hard time to get to the core. 
That might also result in the incoherent phenomenon of having many 
millions of people all over the world exposed to "OST" and thousands of 
facilitators working with this approach for decades with unusual results 
AND talking about their EXPERIENCES but not "analysing" or "researching" 
it with tools they know but are ineffective.


Of course, this will not discourage our quest for getting an 
understanding... working with it, though, and seeing productive outcomes 
appears to be sufficient for our praxis. I say that in the face of what 
I also believe "there is no better thing for good praxis than a good 
theory" (this is a short form of what Kurt Lewin had to say on this 
subject). So I love folks like Karl who are on the quest!


Looking at the German wikipedia for "self-organisation" I saw this note:

---"They arise predominantly through processes of spontaneous 
self-organization and are usually inaccessible to a theory based on 
known mathematical functions."---


which is embedded in this longer piece that also refers to the work of 
the Santa Fe folks


---"Theory of complex systems

The latest flow is the theory of complex systems. A complex system is a 
system whose properties can not be completely explained by the 
properties of the components of the system. Complex systems consist of a 
multitude of interconnected and interacting parts, entities, or agents.


Complex systems are widespread, indeed almost dominant, from the world 
of elementary particles right up to human society. [2] They arise 
predominantly through processes of spontaneous self-organization and are 
usually inaccessible to a theory based on known mathematical functions. 
Examples are the formation of atomic nuclei, the atoms, the 
transformation of substances from one state of aggregation into another, 
crystallization, chemical reactions, evolution, mental processes in the 
brain, the development of social systems, etc. In open nature, open 
systems are dominant In the inanimate nature, complex systems usually 
form spontaneously with the release of energy or in thermal equilibrium.


The theory of complex adaptive systems is based primarily on the work of 
the Santa Fe Institute. This new complexity theory, which describes 
emergence, adaptation and self-organization, is based on agents and 
computer simulations that include multi-agent systems (MAS), which have 
become an important tool in the exploration of social and complex 
systems."---


Wishing us all a grand weekend
Greetings from Berlin where I will pick the first blackberries of this 
season in our garden, a marvel of selforganisation, those berries

mmp







Am 07.07.2018 um 13:37 schrieb Harrison Owen via OSList:
Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve 
always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the 
International Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a 
rather biased source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain 
in print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number 
of others, now out of print, but available online at 
www.openspaceworld.com <http://www.openspaceworld.com> along with s 
number of occasional papers.  You might find my first book, “Spirit: 
Transformation and Development in Organizations” interesting. It is not 
about Open Space per se but represents the basic framework out of which 
it grew. It is also the first time I used the words “open space.” Good 
luck – and I’d love to see where you go.


Harrison

Winter Address

7808 River Falls Dr.

Potomac, MD 20854

301-365-2093

Summer Address

189 Beaucauire Ave

Camden, ME 04843

207 763-3261

Websites

www.openspaceworld.com

www.ho-image.com

*From:*OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf 
Of *Royle, Karl via OSList

*Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
*To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
*Cc:* Royle, Karl
*Subject:* [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and 
closing space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring 
  of open space (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people 
participate in open space.


Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?


Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl

Karl Roy

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Allison via OSList]

Hi Karl,

I would also like to know more about your PhD approach.

Depending which way you go with your research, you might find something of 
interest in my 2009 PhD thesis.
It included consideration of the philosophy behind several modalities, 
including Open Space Technology.

I believe the thesis:  "BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: space, comfort, process and 
consciousness in a country practice" can still be viewed online at:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37511517?l-format=Thesis=dateDesc=y=y=nuc%3ANUWS+baensch%2C+a=book#

Best wishes with your work.
Allison 
Tasmania, Australia.

> On 8 Jul 2018, at 5:32 am, Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList 
>  wrote:
> 
> And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
> interventions might be of help. See 
> https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034
>  . For the large group merhods I included Open Space Technology.
> 
> Good luck with your research Karl.
> 
> Tonnie
> i...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl 
> 
> 
> 
> Verzonden vanaf mijn Samsung-apparaat
> 
> 
>  Oorspronkelijk bericht 
> Van: Peggy Holman via OSList  
> Datum: 07-07-18 17:48 (GMT+01:00) 
> Aan: Open Listserv  
> Cc: Peggy Holman  
> Onderwerp: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space 
> 
> Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
> containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization 
> and emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, 
> check out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.
> 
> Peggy
> 
> 
> _
> Peggy Holman
> pe...@peggyholman.com <mailto:pe...@peggyholman.com>
> Twitter: @peggyholman
> 
> The Open Circle Company
> 15347 SE 49th Place
> Bellevue, WA  98006
> 206-948-0432
> www.peggyholman.com <http://www.peggyholman.com/>
> 
> Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity 
> <http://peggyholman.com/papers/engaging-emergence/>
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
>> directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding 
>> and closing space?
>> 
>> And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?
>> 
>> And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate 
>> in open space"
>> 
>> I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including 
>> Organic Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.
>> 
>> I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
>> Space over the years.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> San Francisco
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
>> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
>> wrote:
>> Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve 
>> always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the 
>> International Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a 
>> rather biased source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in 
>> print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of 
>> others, now out of print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com 
>> <http://www.openspaceworld.com/> along with s number of occasional papers.  
>> You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development in 
>> Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
>> the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used 
>> the words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Harrison
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Winter Address
>> 
>> 7808 River Falls Dr.
>> 
>> Potomac, MD 20854
>> 
>> 301-365-2093
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Summer Address
>> 
>> 189 Beaucauire Ave
>> 
>> Camden, ME 04843
>> 
>> 207 763-3261
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Websites
>> 
>> www.openspaceworld.com <http://www.openspaceworld.com/>
>> www.ho-image.com <http://www.ho-image.com/>
>>  
>> 
>> From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org 
>> <mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>] On Behalf Of Royle, Karl 
>> via OSList
>> Sent: Wed

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Tonnie van der Zouwen via OSList]

And maybe my PhD research on success factors and effects of large scale 
interventions might be of help. See 
https://www.amazon.com/Building-evidence-based-practical-Interventions/dp/9059725034
 . For the large group merhods I included Open Space Technology.
Good luck with your research Karl.
tonniei...@tonnievanderzouwen.nl 


Verzonden vanaf mijn Samsung-apparaat

 Oorspronkelijk bericht 
Van: Peggy Holman via OSList  
Datum: 07-07-18  17:48  (GMT+01:00) 
Aan: Open Listserv  
Cc: Peggy Holman  
Onderwerp: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space 

Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization and 
emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, check 
out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.
Peggy


_Peggy Holmanpeggy@peggyholman.comTwitter: 
@peggyholman
The Open Circle Company15347 SE 49th PlaceBellevue, WA  
98006206-948-0432www.peggyholman.com
Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity




On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
 wrote:
Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
closing space?
And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?
And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate in 
open space"
I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including Organic 
Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.
I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
Space over the years.
JeffSan Francisco




On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
 wrote:
Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are published by 
Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of print, but 
available online at www.openspaceworld.com along with s number of occasional 
papers.  You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development 
in Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used the 
words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go. Harrison 
Winter Address7808 River Falls Dr.Potomac, MD 20854301-365-2093 Summer 
Address189 Beaucauire AveCamden, ME 04843207 763-3261 
Websiteswww.openspaceworld.comwww.ho-image.com From: OSList 
[mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Royle, Karl via 
OSList
Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Cc: Royle, Karl
Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space Dear Colleagues, I am 
in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested in 
the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space. Does 
anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any thoughts? 
Just a thought. Many thanks in advance Karl  Karl RoyleHead of Enterprise and 
Commercial DevelopmentCertified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum MasterFaculty of 
Education Health and WellbeingUniversity of Wolverhampton 
0190232300607815416698@karlroyle. On TwitterKarlr61 Skype 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions   From: 
OSList  on behalf of Anna Caroline Türk 
via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
To: OS international List 
Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST Dear Thomas,  thank you for 
your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am sure you have 
sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of open space!  I 
am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
Technology in the Netherlands in September this year.  It’s always so much fun 
to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.  Doris and myself are also 
planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope to meet many of our dear & 
crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;) I recently facilitated an Open 
Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 young people who discussed how to 
get involved and support migrants coming to Germany.Here you can see a little 
Video about the Open Space - in German (no subti

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Peggy Holman via OSList]

Chris mentioned his chapter in the Dialogic Organization Development book on 
containers. You might also find my chapter on complexity, self-organization and 
emergence in that same book of us. And if that path of inquiry is useful, check 
out Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity.

Peggy


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www.peggyholman.com

Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity 
<http://peggyholman.com/papers/engaging-emergence/>



> On Jul 7, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jeff Aitken via OSList 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial 
> directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding and 
> closing space?
> 
> And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?
> 
> And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate 
> in open space"
> 
> I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including 
> Organic Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.
> 
> I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open 
> Space over the years.
> 
> Jeff
> San Francisco
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList 
> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> 
> wrote:
> Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve 
> always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International 
> Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased 
> source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are 
> published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of 
> print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com 
> <http://www.openspaceworld.com/> along with s number of occasional papers.  
> You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development in 
> Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
> the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used 
> the words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.
> 
>  
> 
> Harrison
> 
>  
> 
> Winter Address
> 
> 7808 River Falls Dr.
> 
> Potomac, MD 20854
> 
> 301-365-2093
> 
>  
> 
> Summer Address
> 
> 189 Beaucauire Ave
> 
> Camden, ME 04843
> 
> 207 763-3261
> 
>  
> 
> Websites
> 
> www.openspaceworld.com <http://www.openspaceworld.com/>
> www.ho-image.com <http://www.ho-image.com/>
>  
> 
> From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org 
> <mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>] On Behalf Of Royle, Karl via 
> OSList
> Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
> Cc: Royle, Karl
> Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
> 
>  
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
>  
> 
> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing 
> space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space 
> (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open 
> space.
> 
>  
> 
> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
> thoughts?
> 
>  
> 
> Just a thought.
> 
>  
> 
> Many thanks in advance
> 
>  
> 
> Karl
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Karl Royle
> 
> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
> 
> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
> 
> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
> 
> University of Wolverhampton 
> 
> 01902323006
> 
> 07815416698
> 
> @karlroyle. On Twitter
> 
> Karlr61 Skype 
> 
> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions 
> <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions>
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> From: OSList  <mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>> on behalf of Anna Caroline 
> Türk via OSList  <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
> Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
> Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
> To: OS international List  <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
> Cc: Anna Caroline Türk  <mailto:annacarol...@truthcircles.com>>
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Jeff Aitken via OSList]

Hi Karl - would you say more about your questions? What are the initial
directions of your inquiry around a "conceptual basis" of opening holding
and closing space?

And what do you mean by "self structuring of open space"?

And can you say a bit more about "pattern recognition as people participate
in open space"

I wrote a PhD on open space using some unusual methodologies including
Organic Inquiry (feminist heuristic phenomenology) and Indigenous Science.

I've also been involved in some of the conversations about researching Open
Space over the years.

Jeff
San Francisco





On Sat, Jul 7, 2018, 4:37 AM Harrison Owen via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve
> always found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the
> International Press has covered it extensively and if you will accept a
> rather biased source, I have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in
> print and are published by Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of
> others, now out of print, but available online at www.openspaceworld.com
> along with s number of occasional papers.  You might find my first book,
> “Spirit: Transformation and Development in Organizations” interesting. It
> is not about Open Space per se but represents the basic framework out of
> which it grew. It is also the first time I used the words “open space.”
> Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.
>
>
>
> Harrison
>
>
>
> Winter Address
>
> 7808 River Falls Dr.
>
> Potomac, MD 20854
>
> 301-365-2093
>
>
>
> Summer Address
>
> 189 Beaucauire Ave
>
> Camden, ME 04843
>
> 207 763-3261
>
>
>
> Websites
>
> www.openspaceworld.com
>
> www.ho-image.com
>
>
>
> *From:* OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Royle, Karl via OSList
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
> *Cc:* Royle, Karl
> *Subject:* [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space
>
>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
>
>
> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become
> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and
> closing space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring  of
> open space (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people
> participate in open space.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any
> thoughts?
>
>
>
> Just a thought.
>
>
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
>
>
> Karl
>
>
>
>
>
> Karl Royle
>
> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
>
> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
>
> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
>
> University of Wolverhampton
>
> 01902323006
>
> 07815416698
>
> @karlroyle. On Twitter
>
> Karlr61 Skype
>
> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *OSList  on behalf of Anna
> Caroline Türk via OSList 
> *Reply-To: *World wide Open Space Technology email list <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
> *Date: *Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
> *To: *OS international List 
> *Cc: *Anna Caroline Türk 
> *Subject: *Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST
>
>
>
> Dear Thomas,
>
>
>
> thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I
> am sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and
> nature of open space!
>
>
>
> I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking,
> being present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with
> Open Space Technology <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018> in the
> Netherlands in September this year.
>
>
>
> It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.
>
>
>
> Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and
> hope to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world
> there! ;)
>
>
>
> I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with
> 300 young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants
> coming to Germany.
>
> Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMuiGMm9Kc=17s> you can see a
> little Video about the Open Space - in German (no subtitles).
>
>
>
> much Love all around!
>
> Anna Caroline
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org&g

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Harrison Owen via OSList]

Karl – there is very little in the academic literature for reasons I’ve always 
found interesting and odd… but predictable. However, the International Press 
has covered it extensively and if you will accept a rather biased source, I 
have a number of books on the subject. 5 remain in print and are published by 
Berrett-Koehler. There are also a number of others, now out of print, but 
available online at www.openspaceworld.com along with s number of occasional 
papers.  You might find my first book, “Spirit: Transformation and Development 
in Organizations” interesting. It is not about Open Space per se but represents 
the basic framework out of which it grew. It is also the first time I used the 
words “open space.” Good luck – and I’d love to see where you go.

 

Harrison

 

Winter Address

7808 River Falls Dr.

Potomac, MD 20854

301-365-2093

 

Summer Address

189 Beaucauire Ave

Camden, ME 04843

207 763-3261

 

Websites

www.openspaceworld.com

www.ho-image.com

 

From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of 
Royle, Karl via OSList
Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:57 AM
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Cc: Royle, Karl
Subject: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

 

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

 

Just a thought.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Karl

 

 

Karl Royle

Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development

Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master

Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing

University of Wolverhampton 

01902323006

07815416698

@karlroyle. On Twitter

Karlr61 Skype 

 <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions> 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: OSList  on behalf of Anna 
Caroline Türk via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
To: OS international List 
Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST

 

Dear Thomas, 

 

thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
open space! 

 

I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
Technology <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018>  in the Netherlands in 
September this year. 

 

It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants. 

 

Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope 
to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;)

 

I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming to 
Germany.

Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMuiGMm9Kc=17s>  you can see a little 
Video about the Open Space - in German (no subtitles).

 

much Love all around! 

Anna Caroline 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList 
 wrote:

 

Dear friends in Open Space

I just returned home after almost 6 months “in open space”. My wife and myself 
have been on a journey in 6 countries including NZ, Aus, Cambodia, Vietnam, 
Laos and Indonesia. No musts just going with the flow – being in open space. 
What a privilege and joy. And now I am back in our house, renovating my office 
and enjoying summer holiday . I have also booked my tickets to join  
<https://events.artegis.com/event/WOSonOS_2018> WOSonOS in Iceland in October. 
Otherwise there is a lot of open space ahead which gives me the opportunity to 
be and see what emerges. Exciting!

 

I also want to take the opportunity to ask you to spread the word, if you know 
anyone interested to learn how to work with OST in a sustainable way. I am 
happy to offer our three day training September 12-14 in our favorite place in 
The Netherlands, 50 min from Amsterdam airport. This learning journey is 
facilitated by a great team where I am happy to “work” together with Doris 
Gottlieb and Anna Caroline Türk. 

 <https://www.dorisgottlieb.com/ost-2018> More info!

 

Adding a picture from an open spacey Sweden



 

So, see you in Amsterdam and/or Iceland…

Hugs

Thomas Herrmann

Open Space Consulting AB

Pensévägen 4, 434 46 Kungsbacka, Sweden

Telefon: +46 (0)709 98 97 81

Email:  <mailto:tho...@openspaceconsulting.com> tho...@openspaceconsulting.com

Homepage:  <http://www.openspaceconsulting.com/> www.openspa

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Great,

Thank you, Chris. It’s an under researched area I think. ☺

Best wishes

Karl

From: Chris Corrigan 
Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 14:34
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
Cc: Karl Royle 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

Hi Karl:

I have a chapter in the book “Dialogic Organizational Development” on Hosting 
and holding containers and a follow up paper in the Journal of Organizational 
Development, which you can read here: 
http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ODP-V48No2-Corrigan_Rev3.pdf<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=UNExFIAkMPqAnIS6AqlDN63N7yXY9zMrdQAZhv7P5ijRb0RjWPyDW5tSrTLw9wjVvYaYwRiyFwJDKTuAJB7vr54DoDYOsNhaxU-CgsCq9Gdq7-swqkkLnOa3K9B971JE7Mxb-AQqpY7XEXqU7Ki3xDDAvalfXhkpmqf8nfyChaBZ8KTDMY8D5oFekPkiby1vmXnGq0tG2iWzynUYo_-pH3Htf6P7j80mI985McMi-zJ87Ng83kXRgxmwsV9cOOqVJI-3V4XvzMvC7yq5JMfn2v1-fG8qfPaIIHe_ZCyXv14IFCn3srJEwcc_zIA-uGro>

There are other resources and publications on my website as well that are less 
academic in nature:

http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/books-and-papers/<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=E8XLgdAylz5vcfQrx-H7ruz0wm7vNtyUfeUKReajUwnVMrFOL1-NtmwL9jSjtUM10UfNNL3_AeQpTEsTJrz5jddyVbEo1qsYabJq1XmpTsFghTYFar5D6R_BlrV4Y34E6uL1bmyzXdZBpZDntqtqrA8VEbQgb7xUzl44KXTkZv1ZB4RyZcDFiwYcEoV4Kt4jO0kYAfvUTFocwW0aGnAzOjR5N-gk4YbqdVZPYtY0ou4tArkHy24LZsTMuA9ArjMEnj8O6ryFiYIdWk-i71bfcA>

Cheers.

Chris.
_
CHRIS CORRIGAN
www.chriscorrigan.com<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=lmdR43xofTQnYlYubHeDtL4D0trkb6f7Skp_AQtPF9fSQoeV9p_uKsZrcc81kLoWGe_KmYZfBkmV9lxiQg_WlBrvCjC22isS4FJEmkhZ-eoXhexD1WMlN3z_O33minpNFKHDTHdcQq470m-7ISzudpx0Bf6JsbdzX4kn7Nkm8U5QEGeLhSlGJ6-CI0pLRaR6kKDlJeqaJo0-I-v6hGTChbbceFUmPt8lVJS9SrGp8cA>

On Jul 4, 2018, at 5:57 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl


Karl Royle
Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
University of Wolverhampton
01902323006
07815416698
@karlroyle. On Twitter
Karlr61 Skype
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=09mha34Zn0gSP8VCD75VnZduDltCCqTVYcxIHJdrTKjCcbSDDa8nPuGBongmnbunw50CMhGbn5dxlfuCamX0xdkZfzHlwIHLe46StSbrvkjyzAcbXDBUKN__2u2STH2FEVqHDF2mZ04W4S9RFWKGeDtnIZi2D0f3IloBUvVLlc-V50m28QRY0uHK75QLFmFKVasKKGS6mD_CUO8BSmc5Sl2OEX3Bo0Y43nHOerpSGVNFPtGMgubMg2yfNhmnAEAEupdGWTPrsomO4tLJ-2tg0w>






From: OSList 
mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>>
 on behalf of Anna Caroline Türk via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
To: OS international List 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
mailto:annacarol...@truthcircles.com>>
Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST

Dear Thomas,

thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
open space!

I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
Technology<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=oordCfzRdhs8IrI-suZ3glaoI21AT_CEJ0CVAwNWTVgvN5pGXs7YE_zTNLAsi4T9wPqh9SfZ21EN1IqZ47MxGqaQGexOamGOa_YgzTb_vcgFnNLTQX9WApl0uORB1GNgsWyxSZABWmIXpuWDvDWRiwsvzECKyYwF-s9rXdVxAoBFqItOBdmcMMEK672pgJbngTxxecwBXsyyStCHbpUDcud9J4BgnsDDUdgakS2MxkWSJfnwlhYpbtUN73Qw3Ep->
 in the Netherlands in September this year.

It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.

Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope 
to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;)

I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming to 
Germany.
Here<https://url6.mailanyone.net/v1/?m=1fahva-0009ua-3Q=57e1b682=SGpYE1KNFitrjlbyEklnvpx3Ff2LQ2z92aJaVTGbFk5h4w_-HPX-Lq3nXgdOd1zEiHfxTUGzfHpTAyrXSPpim4GfmwzOwoZHw-wWxzamrbvwhomcbZtmWPK8D7QYv8q7v12blu_trdjWNXZLAYx4f65NNzHFiHChMNuFIs22i0aOUhOA-ephCE_X9dug4FFysBwWfbwYSHbLAfwNXFQDqM_iTVrbEIGueNvkQ0IrmTKcfODF-7bZZPwFimVPQcCF>

Re: [OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Chris Corrigan via OSList]

Hi Karl:

I have a chapter in the book “Dialogic Organizational Development” on Hosting 
and holding containers and a follow up paper in the Journal of Organizational 
Development, which you can read here: 
http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ODP-V48No2-Corrigan_Rev3.pdf

There are other resources and publications on my website as well that are less 
academic in nature: 

http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/books-and-papers/

Cheers. 

Chris. 

_
CHRIS CORRIGAN
www.chriscorrigan.com

> On Jul 4, 2018, at 5:57 AM, Royle, Karl via OSList 
>  wrote:
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
>  
> I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become 
> interested in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing 
> space. I am also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space 
> (contentious I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open 
> space.
>  
> Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
> thoughts?
>  
> Just a thought.
>  
> Many thanks in advance
>  
> Karl
>  
>  
> Karl Royle
> Head of Enterprise and Commercial Development
> Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master
> Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing
> University of Wolverhampton 
> 01902323006
> 07815416698
> @karlroyle. On Twitter
> Karlr61 Skype 
> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> From: OSList  on behalf of Anna 
> Caroline Türk via OSList 
> Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 
> 
> Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
> To: OS international List 
> Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST
>  
> Dear Thomas,
>  
> thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
> sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
> open space! 
>  
> I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
> present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
> Technology in the Netherlands in September this year. 
>  
> It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants. 
>  
> Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope 
> to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;)
>  
> I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
> young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming to 
> Germany.
> Here you can see a little Video about the Open Space - in German (no 
> subtitles).
>  
> much Love all around! 
> Anna Caroline 
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> 
> On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList 
>  wrote:
>  
> Dear friends in Open Space
> I just returned home after almost 6 months “in open space”. My wife and 
> myself have been on a journey in 6 countries including NZ, Aus, Cambodia, 
> Vietnam, Laos and Indonesia. No musts just going with the flow – being in 
> open space. What a privilege and joy. And now I am back in our house, 
> renovating my office and enjoying summer holiday . I have also booked my 
> tickets to join WOSonOS in Iceland in October. Otherwise there is a lot of 
> open space ahead which gives me the opportunity to be and see what emerges. 
> Exciting!
>  
> I also want to take the opportunity to ask you to spread the word, if you 
> know anyone interested to learn how to work with OST in a sustainable way. I 
> am happy to offer our three day training September 12-14 in our favorite 
> place in The Netherlands, 50 min from Amsterdam airport. This learning 
> journey is facilitated by a great team where I am happy to “work” together 
> with Doris Gottlieb and Anna Caroline Türk. 
> More info!
>  
> Adding a picture from an open spacey Sweden
> 
>  
> So, see you in Amsterdam and/or Iceland…
> Hugs
> Thomas Herrmann
> Open Space Consulting AB
> Pensévägen 4, 434 46 Kungsbacka, Sweden
> Telefon: +46 (0)709 98 97 81
> Email: tho...@openspaceconsulting.com
> Homepage: www.openspaceconsulting.com
> Profile on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasherrmannopenspaceconsult
> Company page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OpenSpaceConsulting
>  
> Join our upcoming workshops in 2017 & 2018!
> Co-creation is here to stay – time to sharpen your skills?
> Medskapande är hör för att stanna – dags att vässa er förmåga?
> 2018
> Sept 12-14: Working with Open Space Technology – Netherlands (dito)
> 2019
> Febr 12-15: Genuine Contact Organization - Netherlands
> Apr 2-6: Genuine Contact Train the Trainer - Netherlands
> More info: www.openspaceconsulting.com (Aktiviteter)
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[OSList] Papers and writing about opening space

[Royle, Karl via OSList]

Dear Colleagues,

I am in the process of writing a PHD by publication and have become interested 
in the conceptual basis of opening space/holding space and closing space. I am 
also interested in the concept of self structuring  of open space (contentious 
I know) and pattern recognition as people participate in open space.

Does anyone know of any literature around these themes.. or equally, any 
thoughts?

Just a thought.

Many thanks in advance

Karl


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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karl_Royle/contributions






From: OSList  on behalf of Anna 
Caroline Türk via OSList 
Reply-To: World wide Open Space Technology email list 

Date: Wednesday, 4 July 2018 at 09:58
To: OS international List 
Cc: Anna Caroline Türk 
Subject: Re: [OSList] Learning to work with OST

Dear Thomas,

thank you for your dedication and creativity to explore open space. :) I am 
sure you have sooo many new stories to share about the essence and nature of 
open space!

I am really looking forward to experiencing your new level of thinking, being 
present and sharing new perspectives at our training Working with Open Space 
Technology in the Netherlands in 
September this year.

It’s always so much fun to “work” with Doris, you and our participants.

Doris and myself are also planning to come to Iceland to the WOSonOS and hope 
to meet many of our dear & crazy colleagues from around the world there! ;)

I recently facilitated an Open Space Technology meeting at a school with 300 
young people who discussed how to get involved and support migrants coming to 
Germany.
Here you can see a little 
Video about the Open Space - in German (no subtitles).

much Love all around!
Anna Caroline







On Jul 3, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Thomas Herrmann via OSList 
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:

Dear friends in Open Space
I just returned home after almost 6 months “in open space”. My wife and myself 
have been on a journey in 6 countries including NZ, Aus, Cambodia, Vietnam, 
Laos and Indonesia. No musts just going with the flow – being in open space. 
What a privilege and joy. And now I am back in our house, renovating my office 
and enjoying summer holiday . I have also booked my tickets to join WOSonOS in 
Iceland in October. Otherwise 
there is a lot of open space ahead which gives me the opportunity to be and see 
what emerges. Exciting!

I also want to take the opportunity to ask you to spread the word, if you know 
anyone interested to learn how to work with OST in a sustainable way. I am 
happy to offer our three day training September 12-14 in our favorite place in 
The Netherlands, 50 min from Amsterdam airport. This learning journey is 
facilitated by a great team where I am happy to “work” together with Doris 
Gottlieb and Anna Caroline Türk.
More info!

Adding a picture from an open spacey Sweden


So, see you in Amsterdam and/or Iceland…
Hugs
Thomas Herrmann
Open Space Consulting AB
Pensévägen 4, 434 46 Kungsbacka, Sweden
Telefon: +46 (0)709 98 97 81
Email: tho...@openspaceconsulting.com
Homepage: www.openspaceconsulting.com
Profile on LinkedIn: 
www.linkedin.com/in/thomasherrmannopenspaceconsult
Company page on Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/OpenSpaceConsulting

Join our upcoming workshops in 2017 & 2018!
Co-creation is here to stay – time to sharpen your skills?
Medskapande är hör för att stanna – dags att vässa er förmåga?
2018
Sept 12-14: Working with Open Space Technology – Netherlands (dito)
2019
Febr 12-15: Genuine Contact Organization - Netherlands
Apr 2-6: Genuine Contact Train the Trainer - Netherlands
More info: www.openspaceconsulting.com 
(Aktiviteter)

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