Mike, I agree that these are well covered in the User's Guide, and as I
write down what I usually say, it's pretty close to what Harrison has
written, or I've heard someone say. Still, I wrote down that section of my
usual opening, so here it is. Of course there are slight variations. -- Jeff
"The
As Usual
This crucible of
gathered beings
heats and cracks
the silent shell
around me.
I stand among
the shards
naked, deeply
breathing.
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Susan,
On the video part of your question, I have also had cameras during an OS.
One suggestion that hasn't yet been mentioned -- introduce the camera people
and let people know how the video will be used.
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Laura,
One thought to add to the wonderful repsonses you've already received.
A few years ago, I did a 2.5 day event with 6 people. It was a board
retreat and going in I had a hard time envisioning that they'd really need
all that time. They filled it fully. The dynamics were the same as a lar
I'd like to thank you Chris for your comments.
I was particularly happy to note your comparison re First People.
I don't have much more to add to the comments except to reiterate the point
that OS itself does not carry out a process or "do" anything with a theme /
issue or opportunity, it is the
Hi Susan,
I'm a little late into this discussion, so forgive me if what I have to say
has already been said. I recently did a session that mixed youth and adults
. . . and despite some hestitation early in the day, the spirit of Open
Space prevailed and the kids spoke up loudly and clearly. In f
Carol Loughrey wrote:
"In my previous email I described a session with youth and adults where the
question was "How do we increase and strengthen youth/adult collaboration to
improve our community?" One session posted by the 85 or so year old man was
"beekeeping". Since his retirement 25 years
Susan-- My sense is that if any space within the open space is closed, all of
it is. Students may be assured that they can use their feet to speak volumes...
My spirit will be with you in this wonderful work you do on 4/21.
BJ Peters
Susan Partnow wrote:
> Plans continue for the MAVIA/SAVE conf
Susan,
I have no experience with attempts at "youth only" sessions, so I can offer
no advice there, except to say that if something feels closed, it probably
is.
I have also tried to put myself in your shoes, as facilitator, and have
asked myself what I would do if someone announced a session and
Susan,
Regarding videotaping. In a company OS program I did, the sponsor asked
permission of the group at the beginning to do the video. If anyone didn't
want their discussion to be taped, they could simply make the request to
the camera man. The camera man got totally involved in the process,
hi laura.
you're getting some great advice, in my opinion. in haiti, we usually have
little idea how many will show up. sometimes it is many more than we
expected, sometimes, less. rsvp ing is not a common habit for many reasons
not the least of which is poor telecommunications- or none at all
Laura--
I think that the advice you have received from Jeff, Michael, Michelle,
Susan, Ann is good.
My feeling is to keep faith with those who agreed to come, accept others at
the last minute if they appear (I don't know what the social norms are in
your country about responding to an RSVP--is it
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