The Open Space Fishbowl

2006-12-08 Thread Andrew Rixon
Dear All, Thanks to Larry, we have gathered some velocity and managed to post our experience and description of how the principles of Open Space can apply to a fishbowl format, with surprising results. Read more here: http://www.anecdote.com.au/archives/2006/12/the_open_space.html For

My first Open Space without coffee breaks and snacks (long)

2006-12-08 Thread Sebastian Umlauft
My first Open Space – without coffee breaks and snacks Dear Listings, Let me first express my gratitude for all the contributions and suggestions that are made on this this inspiring list. When in the midst of preparing and organising my first Open Space I thought of the special knowledge and pa

New Listserve OST joiner

2006-12-08 Thread York Martin
Hello; My name is Martin York and I'm based in Mancester UK. I have just joined the list and am looking forward to sharing experiences and learning from more experienced OST practitioners. I hope I have observed appropriate netiquette and thought I'd check first before posting about my own OST ex

Re: New Listserve OST joiner

2006-12-08 Thread Harrison Owen
Martin -- Nice to see you and Welcome! And for goodness sake, please do not stand on formalities. We have precious few except that we attempt to speak honestly, with respect, more than a little humor, and sometimes outrageously so. Above everything else we share what we are doing and what we are le

Re: New Listserve OST joiner

2006-12-08 Thread Agneta Setterwall
Hello, honored to be the first to say WELCOME! The list is just like Open Space - tell us about your first one, and I am sure you will get gentle comments. Agneta in Uppsala, Sweden (I made my 20 or 30someting a few days ago) York Martin wrote: Hello; My name is Martin York and I'm based in

Re: My first Open Space without coffee breaks and snacks (long)

2006-12-08 Thread Funda Oral
Dear Sebastian, Lots of congratulations for your courage. I think ost aways works. I am sure it has been a good experience for everybody and useful preparation for next ost. and whatever happens. I also suggest that fasting hours are not the best times to hold ost meetings. One reason

Re: New Listserve OST joiner

2006-12-08 Thread York Martin
Thanks for the welcomes received so far and for your openness (have to say it's what I expected and I haven't been disappointed). I'll post a message in the next few days (work commitments permitting) to share my first experience with you.the first go at OST was an event for 76 middle and seni

Re: My first Open Space without coffee breaks and snacks (long)

2006-12-08 Thread can uludag
i also trust that ost allways ends up with positive results during Ramadan it also depends on how people fast. if you are healthy, when you don't eat too much, sleep well and eat a light dinner there's no problem for your works. we have experienced many little ost gatherings for our arts center d