Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear Alan and Dan and many very special friends on the OS list, What is and has been the purpose of the OS list? Might I get a tad bit personal. The OS List is the place where I found my courage. The place to speak with my own voice, to press the send button with some trepidation knowing that I would be baring my heart and soul to a World Community. Yet I could not stay silent in the face of such powerful learnings from this thing called Open Space Technology... in the unfolding of it, in the moment, day by day, week by week, year by year. My hope was that by speaking, it would stir others to also share their personal stories and experiences. Over the past 5 years, I have grown deeply inside of me in ways that I never would have without this community always just a few keyboard keystrokes away in all these time zones. I have listened, I have learned from amazing people who I have grown to love. It felt daunting at first to share in the moment, from those early beginnings in Open Space. Speaking my new learning to others, from my unformed thoughts; talking out loud my pain of letting go my old leadership ways which were more about telling and control than I dared admit. And yet I felt a need to share vulnerably knowing how I was not that different than many others, well intentioned but often misguided. And then there was this deep gratitude and appreciation that I wanted to share with every fiber of my being, for this gift of Open Space in my life, for those on whose shoulders I stood. This OS list with all its archives preciously preserved is also a very special place, like a home to come back to with a law of 2 feet that can have us be lurkers, initiators or contributors. Today I also imagine all the people not here; all those yearning for this something that I got which was unlocked inside of me when someone opened and held the space on an issue that I cared deeply about. How could I have guessed the magnitude of its gift. How can they? My purpose and heart is with the world of work where we spend so many waking hours, many in very confined and restricted spaces. Yes I feel committed to this wonderful community but I also feel committed to inviting and inviting others in that big outside world to join us. They do not know the significance of less is more, of self organizing, of riding the waves, of doing together and feeling the energy of creativity, inclusion, diversity of perspectives and so much more. They will not fully know it until they experience it thus the importance of meeting them where they are, listening and learning in ways where they may hear and feel our invitation. Perhaps the OS list is the embodiment of that 5th principle: Wherever it happens is the right place! This has been and continues to be the right place for me. From Suzanne with bountiful appreciation for Harrison who has led by example by giving everything away and for Harold for doing the non sexy job of keeping the mechanics of our virtual OS list going in such a seamless, invisible way. Hi Alan, I am thankful for your expressions of personal perception, and explanation, regarding the primary task of this group. Thanks also for your story! You quote Picasso, and elect to paraphrase him, as follows: *“Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,* *Our purpose in life is giving it away.”* *I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ * I do not know if you speak for the group as a whole. And we are about to find out shortly. Right? Your expression of the perceived primary task may * resonate*- if it does, some may join, by encouraging the discussion in the same direction. Your expression of the perceived primary task may *not* resonate- if it does not, some may encourage the discussion in a new direction, or opt-out of participating in the thread altogether. For my part, I elect to join you, in exploring *gifting* (your words) and *generosity* (my words) here. And here are some of my thoughts on that: http://newtechusa.net/agile/being-generous-with-your-gift/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/generosity-thrivability-and-self-organization/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/microgenerosity/ Kind Regards, Daniel On 11/1/14 9:03 AM, Alan Stewart wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear all, I always give a look to the OSLIST messages, sometimes open them, sometimes read few comments, and very few times... I reply... Or ask a question... The OST list is for me the invisible connection between the OST members. Even if not everybody participate, I feel that this list makse me connected with the whole :-)! Thanks for your sharing and joy, Regards, Déborah Déborah Maarek Fondatrice et directrice d¹AWARENESS mobile: +32 495 38 98 88skype: deborahmaarek co-auteur: www.forum-ouvert.fr - www.awarenessconsulting.com TOUTES NOS FORMATION PEUVENT SE FAIRE EN INTRA ET EN ANGLAIS Formations à la technique forum ouvert Paris : 18, 19, 20 novembre 2014 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 1 (Initiation au forum ouvert et 4 autres outils d¹intelligence collective) Paris: 22 janvier 2015 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 2 (World Café et approfondissement préparation et posture du facilitateur) Paris: 8, 9 juin 2015 Formation sur les gouvernances participatives (2 jours) Date à venir, automne 2015 CONTACTEZ NOUS! DEMANDEZ NOTRE CATALOGUE! Infos inscriptions: www.awarenessconsulting.com Le 2/11/14 22:03, « via OSList » oslist@lists.openspacetech.org a écrit : Send OSList mailing list submissions to oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to oslist-requ...@lists.openspacetech.org You can reach the person managing the list at oslist-ow...@lists.openspacetech.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of OSList digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Harrison Owen via OSList) 2. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Lisa Heft - via OSList) 3. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Suzanne Daigle via OSList) 4. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Elwin and Joan via OSList) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:41:21 -0400 From: Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: 'Alan Stewart' a...@multimindsolutions.com, 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Message-ID: 003a01cff614$32f94710$98ebd530$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format ? which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) ? the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli ? which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we?ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely ? but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G?day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: ?I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.? Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ?take? on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: ?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.? I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.? One of the gifts I note in relation to ?the primary task of the OSLIST group? is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear Alan and Dan and many very special friends on the OS list, What is and has been the purpose of the OS list? Might I get a tad bit personal. The OS List is the place where I found my courage. The place to speak with my own voice, to press the send button with some trepidation knowing that I would be baring my heart and soul to a World Community. Yet I could not stay silent in the face of such powerful learnings from this thing called Open Space Technology... in the unfolding of it, in the moment, day by day, week by week, year by year. My hope was that by speaking, it would stir others to also share their personal stories and experiences. Over the past 5 years, I have grown deeply inside of me in ways that I never would have without this community always just a few keyboard keystrokes away in all these time zones. I have listened, I have learned from amazing people who I have grown to love. It felt daunting at first to share in the moment, from those early beginnings in Open Space. Speaking my new learning to others, from my unformed thoughts; talking out loud my pain of letting go my old leadership ways which were more about telling and control than I dared admit. And yet I felt a need to share vulnerably knowing how I was not that different than many others, well intentioned but often misguided. And then there was this deep gratitude and appreciation that I wanted to share with every fiber of my being, for this gift of Open Space in my life, for those on whose shoulders I stood. This OS list with all its archives preciously preserved is also a very special place, like a home to come back to with a law of 2 feet that can have us be lurkers, initiators or contributors. Today I also imagine all the people not here; all those yearning for this something that I got which was unlocked inside of me when someone opened and held the space on an issue that I cared deeply about. How could I have guessed the magnitude of its gift. How can they? My purpose and heart is with the world of work where we spend so many waking hours, many in very confined and restricted spaces. Yes I feel committed to this wonderful community but I also feel committed to inviting and inviting others in that big outside world to join us. They do not know the significance of less is more, of self organizing, of riding the waves, of doing together and feeling the energy of creativity, inclusion, diversity of perspectives and so much more. They will not fully know it until they experience it thus the importance of meeting them where they are, listening and learning in ways where they may hear and feel our invitation. Perhaps the OS list is the embodiment of that 5th principle: Wherever it happens is the right place! This has been and continues to be the right place for me. From Suzanne with bountiful appreciation for Harrison who has led by example by giving everything away and for Harold for doing the non sexy job of keeping the mechanics of our virtual OS list going in such a seamless, invisible way. Hi Alan, I am thankful for your expressions of personal perception, and explanation, regarding the primary task of this group. Thanks also for your story! You quote Picasso, and elect to paraphrase him, as follows: *“Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,* *Our purpose in life is giving it away.”* *I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ * I do not know if you speak for the group as a whole. And we are about to find out shortly. Right? Your expression of the perceived primary task may * resonate*- if it does, some may join, by encouraging the discussion in the same direction. Your expression of the perceived primary task may *not* resonate- if it does not, some may encourage the discussion in a new direction, or opt-out of participating in the thread altogether. For my part, I elect to join you, in exploring *gifting* (your words) and *generosity* (my words) here. And here are some of my thoughts on that: http://newtechusa.net/agile/being-generous-with-your-gift/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/generosity-thrivability-and-self-organization/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/microgenerosity/ Kind Regards, Daniel On 11/1/14 9:03 AM, Alan Stewart wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear all, I always give a look to the OSLIST messages, sometimes open them, sometimes read few comments, and very few times... I reply... Or ask a question... The OST list is for me the invisible connection between the OST members. Even if not everybody participate, I feel that this list makse me connected with the whole :-)! Thanks for your sharing and joy, Regards, Déborah Déborah Maarek Fondatrice et directrice d¹AWARENESS mobile: +32 495 38 98 88skype: deborahmaarek co-auteur: www.forum-ouvert.fr - www.awarenessconsulting.com TOUTES NOS FORMATION PEUVENT SE FAIRE EN INTRA ET EN ANGLAIS Formations à la technique forum ouvert Paris : 18, 19, 20 novembre 2014 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 1 (Initiation au forum ouvert et 4 autres outils d¹intelligence collective) Paris: 22 janvier 2015 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 2 (World Café et approfondissement préparation et posture du facilitateur) Paris: 8, 9 juin 2015 Formation sur les gouvernances participatives (2 jours) Date à venir, automne 2015 CONTACTEZ NOUS! DEMANDEZ NOTRE CATALOGUE! Infos inscriptions: www.awarenessconsulting.com Le 2/11/14 22:03, « via OSList » oslist@lists.openspacetech.org a écrit : Send OSList mailing list submissions to oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to oslist-requ...@lists.openspacetech.org You can reach the person managing the list at oslist-ow...@lists.openspacetech.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of OSList digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Harrison Owen via OSList) 2. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Lisa Heft - via OSList) 3. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Suzanne Daigle via OSList) 4. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Elwin and Joan via OSList) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:41:21 -0400 From: Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: 'Alan Stewart' a...@multimindsolutions.com, 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Message-ID: 003a01cff614$32f94710$98ebd530$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format ? which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) ? the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli ? which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we?ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely ? but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G?day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: ?I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.? Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ?take? on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: ?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.? I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.? One of the gifts I note in relation to ?the primary task of the OSLIST group? is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear Alan and Dan and many very special friends on the OS list, What is and has been the purpose of the OS list? Might I get a tad bit personal. The OS List is the place where I found my courage. The place to speak with my own voice, to press the send button with some trepidation knowing that I would be baring my heart and soul to a World Community. Yet I could not stay silent in the face of such powerful learnings from this thing called Open Space Technology... in the unfolding of it, in the moment, day by day, week by week, year by year. My hope was that by speaking, it would stir others to also share their personal stories and experiences. Over the past 5 years, I have grown deeply inside of me in ways that I never would have without this community always just a few keyboard keystrokes away in all these time zones. I have listened, I have learned from amazing people who I have grown to love. It felt daunting at first to share in the moment, from those early beginnings in Open Space. Speaking my new learning to others, from my unformed thoughts; talking out loud my pain of letting go my old leadership ways which were more about telling and control than I dared admit. And yet I felt a need to share vulnerably knowing how I was not that different than many others, well intentioned but often misguided. And then there was this deep gratitude and appreciation that I wanted to share with every fiber of my being, for this gift of Open Space in my life, for those on whose shoulders I stood. This OS list with all its archives preciously preserved is also a very special place, like a home to come back to with a law of 2 feet that can have us be lurkers, initiators or contributors. Today I also imagine all the people not here; all those yearning for this something that I got which was unlocked inside of me when someone opened and held the space on an issue that I cared deeply about. How could I have guessed the magnitude of its gift. How can they? My purpose and heart is with the world of work where we spend so many waking hours, many in very confined and restricted spaces. Yes I feel committed to this wonderful community but I also feel committed to inviting and inviting others in that big outside world to join us. They do not know the significance of less is more, of self organizing, of riding the waves, of doing together and feeling the energy of creativity, inclusion, diversity of perspectives and so much more. They will not fully know it until they experience it thus the importance of meeting them where they are, listening and learning in ways where they may hear and feel our invitation. Perhaps the OS list is the embodiment of that 5th principle: Wherever it happens is the right place! This has been and continues to be the right place for me. From Suzanne with bountiful appreciation for Harrison who has led by example by giving everything away and for Harold for doing the non sexy job of keeping the mechanics of our virtual OS list going in such a seamless, invisible way. Hi Alan, I am thankful for your expressions of personal perception, and explanation, regarding the primary task of this group. Thanks also for your story! You quote Picasso, and elect to paraphrase him, as follows: *“Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,* *Our purpose in life is giving it away.”* *I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ * I do not know if you speak for the group as a whole. And we are about to find out shortly. Right? Your expression of the perceived primary task may * resonate*- if it does, some may join, by encouraging the discussion in the same direction. Your expression of the perceived primary task may *not* resonate- if it does not, some may encourage the discussion in a new direction, or opt-out of participating in the thread altogether. For my part, I elect to join you, in exploring *gifting* (your words) and *generosity* (my words) here. And here are some of my thoughts on that: http://newtechusa.net/agile/being-generous-with-your-gift/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/generosity-thrivability-and-self-organization/ http://newtechusa.net/agile/microgenerosity/ Kind Regards, Daniel On 11/1/14 9:03 AM, Alan Stewart wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Dear all, I always give a look to the OSLIST messages, sometimes open them, sometimes read few comments, and very few times... I reply... Or ask a question... The OST list is for me the invisible connection between the OST members. Even if not everybody participate, I feel that this list makse me connected with the whole :-)! Thanks for your sharing and joy, Regards, Déborah Déborah Maarek Fondatrice et directrice d¹AWARENESS mobile: +32 495 38 98 88skype: deborahmaarek co-auteur: www.forum-ouvert.fr - www.awarenessconsulting.com TOUTES NOS FORMATION PEUVENT SE FAIRE EN INTRA ET EN ANGLAIS Formations à la technique forum ouvert Paris : 18, 19, 20 novembre 2014 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 1 (Initiation au forum ouvert et 4 autres outils d¹intelligence collective) Paris: 22 janvier 2015 Formation Outils d¹intelligence collective MODULE 2 (World Café et approfondissement préparation et posture du facilitateur) Paris: 8, 9 juin 2015 Formation sur les gouvernances participatives (2 jours) Date à venir, automne 2015 CONTACTEZ NOUS! DEMANDEZ NOTRE CATALOGUE! Infos inscriptions: www.awarenessconsulting.com Le 2/11/14 22:03, « via OSList » oslist@lists.openspacetech.org a écrit : Send OSList mailing list submissions to oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to oslist-requ...@lists.openspacetech.org You can reach the person managing the list at oslist-ow...@lists.openspacetech.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of OSList digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Harrison Owen via OSList) 2. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Lisa Heft - via OSList) 3. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group (Suzanne Daigle via OSList) 4. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. (Elwin and Joan via OSList) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:41:21 -0400 From: Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: 'Alan Stewart' a...@multimindsolutions.com, 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Message-ID: 003a01cff614$32f94710$98ebd530$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format ? which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) ? the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli ? which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we?ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely ? but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G?day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: ?I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.? Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ?take? on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: ?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.? I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.? One of the gifts I note in relation to ?the primary task of the OSLIST group? is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ *Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: * *+61413848680* 0413848680 *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net* ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Hi Kári, The various components of the origin story of OSLIST retold these past several weeks are very interesting. Googling Anne Stadler Spirited Work sent me here: http://www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/papers/stadler_reflections.htm A very interesting quote is located there: We learned that conflicts or resistance were a signal of something new wanting to happen... Daniel On 11/1/14 12:55 PM, Kári Gunnarsson via OSList wrote: As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G'day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post***Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is. Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a 'take' on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away. I tend to paraphrase this as '... our gifts ... is giving them away.' One of the gifts I note in relation to 'the primary task of the OSLIST group' is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my 'take' is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus -- in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* ** *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/** ** **Em: **a...@multimindsolutions.com* mailto:a...@multimindsolutions.com* * Mob: **+61413848680* tel:0413848680* * *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net * * * ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is mailto:kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Daniel Mezick, President New Technology Solutions Inc. (203) 915 7248 (cell) Bio http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/. Blog http://newtechusa.net/blog/. Twitter http://twitter.com/#%21/danmezick/. Examine my new book:The Culture Game
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart a...@multimindsolutions.com,World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format – which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) – the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli – which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we’ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely – but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/ . This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: tel:0413848680 +61413848680 New social process Conversare http://conversare.net http://www.multimindsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/logo1.png ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
I went back to read Harold's post and resonate with that too. So i might say: A space to talk about open space and other things that we find relevant to our practice and understanding of open space. Blessings Jeff Original message From: Jeff Aitken r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com Date:11/01/2014 10:56 AM (GMT-08:00) To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart ,World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le
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As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ *Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: * *+61413848680* 0413848680 *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net* ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Hi Kári, The various components of the origin story of OSLIST retold these past several weeks are very interesting. Googling Anne Stadler Spirited Work sent me here: http://www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/papers/stadler_reflections.htm A very interesting quote is located there: We learned that conflicts or resistance were a signal of something new wanting to happen... Daniel On 11/1/14 12:55 PM, Kári Gunnarsson via OSList wrote: As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G'day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post***Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is. Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a 'take' on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away. I tend to paraphrase this as '... our gifts ... is giving them away.' One of the gifts I note in relation to 'the primary task of the OSLIST group' is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my 'take' is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus -- in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* ** *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/** ** **Em: **a...@multimindsolutions.com* mailto:a...@multimindsolutions.com* * Mob: **+61413848680* tel:0413848680* * *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net * * * ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is mailto:kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Daniel Mezick, President New Technology Solutions Inc. (203) 915 7248 (cell) Bio http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/. Blog http://newtechusa.net/blog/. Twitter http://twitter.com/#%21/danmezick/. Examine my new book:The Culture Game
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart a...@multimindsolutions.com,World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format – which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) – the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli – which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we’ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely – but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/ . This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: tel:0413848680 +61413848680 New social process Conversare http://conversare.net http://www.multimindsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/logo1.png ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
I went back to read Harold's post and resonate with that too. So i might say: A space to talk about open space and other things that we find relevant to our practice and understanding of open space. Blessings Jeff Original message From: Jeff Aitken r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com Date:11/01/2014 10:56 AM (GMT-08:00) To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart ,World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ *Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: * *+61413848680* 0413848680 *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net* ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Hi Kári, The various components of the origin story of OSLIST retold these past several weeks are very interesting. Googling Anne Stadler Spirited Work sent me here: http://www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/papers/stadler_reflections.htm A very interesting quote is located there: We learned that conflicts or resistance were a signal of something new wanting to happen... Daniel On 11/1/14 12:55 PM, Kári Gunnarsson via OSList wrote: As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G'day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post***Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems *you muse: I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is. Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a 'take' on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away. I tend to paraphrase this as '... our gifts ... is giving them away.' One of the gifts I note in relation to 'the primary task of the OSLIST group' is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my 'take' is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus -- in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan *Alan Stewart, PhD* ** *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com* http://www.multimindsolutions.com/** ** **Em: **a...@multimindsolutions.com* mailto:a...@multimindsolutions.com* * Mob: **+61413848680* tel:0413848680* * *New social process Conversare http://conversare.net * * * ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org mailto:oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is mailto:kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Daniel Mezick, President New Technology Solutions Inc. (203) 915 7248 (cell) Bio http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/. Blog http://newtechusa.net/blog/. Twitter http://twitter.com/#%21/danmezick/. Examine my new book:The Culture Game
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart a...@multimindsolutions.com,World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format – which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork) – the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military, non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to Murli – which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we’ve been online for quite a bit. And the details of the conversations have ranged widely – but the heart and soul have always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning. Harrison Winter Address 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2093 Summer Address 189 Beaucaire Ave. Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 Websites www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan Stewart via OSList Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/ . This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: http://www.multimindsolutions.com/ www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: tel:0413848680 +61413848680 New social process Conversare http://conversare.net http://www.multimindsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/logo1.png ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
I went back to read Harold's post and resonate with that too. So i might say: A space to talk about open space and other things that we find relevant to our practice and understanding of open space. Blessings Jeff Original message From: Jeff Aitken r.jeff.ait...@gmail.com Date:11/01/2014 10:56 AM (GMT-08:00) To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group Someone likely has a better memory than I, but there was an online community of OS people prior to the OSLIST. It may have been hosted on the old Metanet site for some or all of that time. The OSLIST was as I recall created when the old system no longer worked. As an email listserv rather than a threaded conversation hosted on a website. More accessible to anyone with an email address! I don't recall a formal conversation about the purpose of the list during that transition, so I continue to assume it's as it was from the beginning, a space to talk about open space. Warmth to you from the San Geronimo valley north of San Francisco. Jeff Original message From: Kári Gunnarsson via OSList Date:11/01/2014 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Alan Stewart ,World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group As I have been told, the Os-list was prompted by Peggy Holman http://peggyholman.com/ and set up in 1996 by Murli Nagasundaram as a discussion list for the conscious self-organizing system and the Open Space Institute. Original there where two themes for the list-server How do I keep this going? and How do I bring this into my organization? There is also some connection to organizational learning; creating communities for learning and action; inspired, high performing learning organization; leadership and management; to stay aware of what has heart and meaning; changing the world; it also has connection to Anne Stadler Spirited Work. Here is Anne Stadler Open space Primer ... http://www.donellameadows.org/wp-content/userfiles/Open-Space-Primer.pdf On 1 November 2014 13:03, Alan Stewart via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: G’day Dan and All In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in Self-Organizing Systems you muse: “I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.” Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS I have a ‘take’ on this matter. This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that: “Our meaning in life is identifying our gift, Our purpose in life is giving it away.” I tend to paraphrase this as ‘… our gifts … is giving them away.’ One of the gifts I note in relation to ‘the primary task of the OSLIST group’ is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally. In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked! As my ‘take’ is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact me. Whoever does ... smile Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce. This has been established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The concluding consensus – in my understanding - was through it this time they had accomplished what they wished. Looking forward Go well Alan Alan Stewart, PhD Professional Conversationalist Web: www.multimindsolutions.com Em: a...@multimindsolutions.com Mob: +61413848680 New social process Conversare ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Kári Gunnarsson markþjálfi kari.gunnars...@simnet.is https://www.facebook.com/heimsmynd (+354) 864 5189 ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le
