Re: A robot powered by open space

2009-04-13 Thread Holly Masturzo
Lovely! My head is ringing with "start anywhere, follow it everywhere." On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Phelim McDermott wrote: > This robot is calling a mobile butterfly session asking for support to get > to a destination... every destination was reached using a small sign > requesting help

Re: SV: [OSLIST] Bad OS experiences

2009-04-13 Thread Bui Petersen
Harrison wrote: "But let me ask you this. If not Open Space – what would you do? Go ahead and tell me that you are going to keep in control of the situation?" I agree. There are not many good alternatives. Except possibly an army of facilitators trained in managing power dynamics, somethings t

Bad OS experiences/special needs

2009-04-13 Thread Harrison Owen
I have found that folks with Special Needs do particularly well in Open Space, and they add greatly to the whole occasion. One of the common experiences of OS is that everybody helps everybody – and that is particularly helpful when Special Needs are involved. Of course, some thought up front in se

RE : [OSLIST] A robot powered by open space

2009-04-13 Thread Esther Matte
So cute, indeed! Incredible to see so many people helping. I hope one of these little tweenbots will cross my path in the future experiment! Esther Matte Discover - Engage - Accomplish New York: 212.755.0551 Montreal: 450.583.5849 www.excellence.ca -Message d'origine- De : OSLIST [mailt

RE : [OSLIST] Great Article by Joe Topher and Friends.

2009-04-13 Thread Esther Matte
Yes, both articles were excellent! Esther Matte Discover - Engage - Accomplish New York: 212.755.0551 Montreal: 450.583.5849 www.excellence.ca -Message d'origine- De : OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] De la part de Peggy Holman Envoyé : 13 avril 2009 02:23 À : osl...@list

Re: convergence query

2009-04-13 Thread Michael Wood
Thanks for the helpful (and provocative) comments on my query re convergence, especially Chris, Michael, Jack, Wendy, Christine, Peggy (apolgies if I've missed anyone). All helpful stuff. I'm signing off for a week while I go to my brother's wedding...in the Hunter Valley. This is a premier

Re: Bad OS experiences

2009-04-13 Thread James Sheldon
All the open spaces I've been to have been organized by Lisa Heft, and I've had an overwhelming positive experience. I've yet to organize/facilitate my own, still waiting to find the right opportunity. @james On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Harrison Owen wrote: > How wonderful to return to fin