Re: Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread Michael M Pannwitz
Hi Chris, in the 50 plus os-events I have facilitated, laptops or other computers were used in only 5 or 6. Rest was handwritten. I provide a form and fineliner pens and there are instructions to write "loud and clear". During the introduction I say a few words about the documentation and that peop

Re: Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread BJ Peters
Chris Corrigan wrote: Anybody done an OS without laptops?  How did you handle the proceedings?  Handwritten or what? Hi Chris-- I have done several OS meetings without laptops, each with around 50 participants. Topic discussion convenors were asked to make sure a report was made on newsprint char

Re: Virtual OS

2000-02-22 Thread Patrick McAuley
Pete, a couple of weeks ago, I asked this list about technology support for OS. I got a few responses on the list, but one of the most intriguing was from a colleague outside the list who pointed me to the Collaborative Virtual Workspace (CVW). This is freely available software that enables gro

One More Thing Not to Do

2000-02-22 Thread Andrew Donovan
Dear Friends I've just been catching up on my reading of the list after having been away holding space for a two day staff OS gathering of my biggest client and thought a conversation I had there might be of interest in the context of recent discussions. Someone asksed how I measure my success in

Re: Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread Richard Charles Holloway
Hi! I've facilitated 3 OS where the proceedings were recorded on either full easel pads or quarter-sheet easel pads (the same sheets we use to post agendas). In all 3 cases, someone (twice myself) transcribed the activities and posted them on a website. The largest number participating was 50, t

Re: Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread Sheila T. Isakson
Chris, Hope the sessions with Birgitte are proceeding with much "high play." My daughter, Emily, is a participant! Greet her for me, please! Regarding your question about doing OST without laptops. I just finished a one day Open Space. I used a form, that was available at the cen

Re: Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread Ric Giardina
Chris Corrigan wrote: > Anybody done an OS without laptops? How did you handle the > proceedings? Handwritten or what? Chris, I had forms made up (with extra backup sheets) which could be filled out by hand. It's a good idea to have a photocopier available so you can post a copy of the handwr

Laptop free OST?

2000-02-22 Thread Chris Corrigan
Anybody done an OS without laptops? How did you handle the proceedings? Handwritten or what? Chris -- having fun with Birgitt in Vanouver...Yippee! -- CHRIS CORRIGAN 108-1035 Pacific Street Vancouver BC V6E 4G7 Phone: 604.683.3080 Fax: 604.683-3036