Re: Begining in OS

2009-05-07 Thread Brendan McKeague
With deep gratitude for the energy of this thread of conversation I'm still sufficiently intact to remember my first OST experience - as a participant - and my overwhelming sense of 'homecoming'...a deeply resonating feeling of something intangible beyond my knowing. I loved that sensation

Re: Necessity of space

2009-05-07 Thread douglas germann
Thanks, Brendan! :- Doug. On Fri, 2009-05-08 at 00:04 +0800, Brendan McKeague wrote: > beyond knowing, beyond words...this poem speaks to me of such a > space...cheers Brendan > > Learning to pray without words > by Fredrick Zydek > > You must turn away from the speech

speaker sought

2009-05-07 Thread Raffi Aftandelian
friends and colleagues, can you suggest anyone who can give a good talk illustrating how the process arts have and can be used for change on environmental issues? A community college in San Diego is looking for speakers for a series on environmental issues. I'm looking for someone in California

(non-ost) facilitators sought in dc

2009-05-07 Thread Raffi Aftandelian
friends, this is a call for table facilitators for a 21st Century Townhall event in DC on Internet Access. I've facilitated at two such events and think at the very least it's an opportunity to talk to organizers and others about using ost and related process arts for their work. warmly raffi

deliberative democracy and foundations paper

2009-05-07 Thread Raffi Aftandelian
dear friends, below came from the dynamic facilitation list. thought it might be of interest. the paper mentioned is downloadable at http://pacefunders.org/ and yes, ost does earn a mention... appreciatively, raffi “PACE Releases Guide on Deliberative Democracy and Democratic Governance”

Re: Begining in OS

2009-05-07 Thread David Vachell
Dear all Many thanks for your responses to my post. Especially to Harrison for his reassuring words (esp. it's mainstream now) - I'd hate to be thought of too left of field :-). Also to Catherine for her tip (I find occasions for OS every day, simply by reading the newspaper). I will start to

Open Space learning workshop May 27-29 Ottawa Canada

2009-05-07 Thread Diane Gibeault
Hello everyone,     There are a few spaces left if you wish to join the May 27-29 2009 English Open Space learning workshop in Ottawa, Canada (description at www.dianegibeault.com  click Open Space, Training, Brochure).     At the April French workshop in Ottawa, 23 participants

Re: Necessity of space

2009-05-07 Thread Pat Black
Amen.Pat Black On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Brendan McKeague wrote: > beyond knowing, beyond words...this poem speaks to me of such a > space...cheers Brendan > > *Learning to pray without words > *by Fredrick Zydek > > You must turn away from the speech center > until the desire for languag

Re: Necessity of space

2009-05-07 Thread douglas germann
Christy-- Wow! You have left me saying Wow! What an evocative notion--the space is alive. Is this true? Can we make it so? Can we at least meet it so? There are excerpts of Alexander's 4th book here: http://books.google.com/books?id=6CIHB3_1tLMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=christopher+alexander+natur

YouTube play list?

2009-05-07 Thread douglas germann
Hi-- NCDD has created a playlist on YouTube of Dialogue and Deliberation videos. That might be a good idea for OS videos. I am willing to learn how to create such a list if you are willing to help collect the links to the videos (and maybe hold my hand as I learn how to do this!). Anybody want

Re: Begining in OS

2009-05-07 Thread Michael Wood
David Good question you've raised. I echo what Lisa has said and add the following: 1. Recommend you to F. Capra's book, "The Hidden Connections - a science for sustainable living" which is a very readable invitation to shift our thinking from competition to collaboration (using th

Re: Begining in OS

2009-05-07 Thread Cliodhna Mulhern
Lisap I am not sure where this started but I love this thread...it reminds me that that i have finally and at last (after a struggle) espoused the value that the more of us there are opening space and working affirmatively the better for everyone...including each of us... I honour the wis

Re: Begining in OS

2009-05-07 Thread Shikha Shrestha
Dear all, Open Space is something that gives live to the sessions, it gives opportunity for participants to talk into the issue that they feel people should be talking to. I cannot believe it has been around 6 years, I was introduced to Open Space, whenever I facilitate it, I still feel that there