Re: [OSList] Sponsor PreWork Conversation (long)

2014-01-31 Thread Brendan McKeague
A very interesting question Chuni Li... The sponsor was being mentored by one of my colleagues in our local Open Space community of practice (Wave Riders) who suggested to him that OS was the right method/model for the task at hand. As his coach (the formal role as perceived by the organisatio

Re: [OSList] Our dilemma...

2014-01-31 Thread christine koehler
Thank you for your answer Harrison about when to say No. the most tricky conditions for me are "diversity" and "voluntary" What diversity means depends I think on the eyes of the person who sees it. Is a group of 100 managers a diverse group, when there are lots of divergent views, conflicts,

[OSList] Fwd: Help Requested in Co-Creating an OST Community Knowledge Repository

2014-01-31 Thread Lucas Cioffi
Hi All, Wow- today's been quite an active day on this list! I've been thinking about something for a while, and here's why I'm writing... I believe that we can tap the collective intelligence of the OS community in a new way, so I'm looking for a few collaborators to achieve something a little am

Re: [OSList] Open Space classrooms

2014-01-31 Thread Tricia Chirumbole
Deep and enthusiastic THANK YOU to all who responded with your insights, experiences, specific tips and resources, and most importantly - the encouragement and support! That really makes a world of difference . I have confirmed with the professor and I now have a better sense of how I plan to roll

Re: [OSList] Facilitator in Colorado wanted

2014-01-31 Thread Allie Middleton
On Jan 31, 2014, at 12:02 PM, Anna Caroline Türk wrote: > Dear all, > > my friend Sarah is looking for a facilitator for a network meeting of a > Media-Art Network in Colorado this April 8th-10th April 2014. > It's for 15-20 people figuring out their purpose, goals and vision. > > If you li

[OSList] Facilitator in Colorado wanted

2014-01-31 Thread Anna Caroline Türk
Dear all, my friend Sarah is looking for a facilitator for a network meeting of a Media-Art Network in Colorado this April 8th-10th April 2014. It's for 15-20 people figuring out their purpose, goals and vision. If you live there yourself please connect or let me know who you know - who might b

[OSList] Our dilemma...

2014-01-31 Thread Harrison Owen
Christine, I have changed the title as I think we are well out of the classroom – but not out of the dilemma. You said: “- when to say no ..- when to say yes and do more prework to help the organization get ready to what may happen- when to say yes and serve the group..” All good questions a

Re: [OSList] OSIG

2014-01-31 Thread Martin Roell
박영도 Spark.osk wrote: > Open Space Imperial Group (OSIG) > With a seed money of 8 million dollars, OSIG is slated to launch. (...) > Salery Range: 1,000,000 USD to 100,000 USD > > Staff needed Great! :-) With 400,000, I can do "Religious" and go around the globe and spread the gospel. I'm also go

[OSList] OS group in Dresden (Germany) forming

2014-01-31 Thread Martin Roell
In other news: There is a small community of OS practitioners and interested people forming in Dresden, Germany. If it takes anyone of you people to our beautiful city (or you have plans on moving between Berlin in Prague, we are right in between), please do get in touch and we'll set something up

Re: [OSList] OSIG

2014-01-31 Thread 박영도 Spark . osk
Dear Suzanne, It's OUR BUSINESS I AM PROPOSING!!! "Although it's been joyful and interesting, humanity' amazing gift has worked damn hard. It's time to enjoy dancing with Shiva." has been my life experience with OS years. OS Forever as Diamond is forever. By the way, I'm marrying a ex-US army

Re: [OSList] Sponsor PreWork Conversation (long)

2014-01-31 Thread chunili2000
Funny that Wu Wei popped up so many times in various OST conversations in the past couple of weeks. I wanted to share a little bit of a historical context  ... the philosophy was utilized during some warring periods of the Chinese history by some wise men  with the intent to persuade the emperors

Re: [OSList] Sponsor PreWork Conversation (long)

2014-01-31 Thread Tricia Chirumbole
Thanks for the post-script Brendan! And, yes, the open, sharing spirit of the OS list impressed me from the get-go, and I felt safe and supported even among the often faceless text! Very unlike many other networks. I do really like the idea of giving up the need to make a difference. I think I hav

Re: [OSList] OSIG

2014-01-31 Thread Suzanne Daigle
Dear Spark, With those kind of funds and the huge exponential rate of return in business and in life of Open Space, I imagine much success and great transformation. I am with you in spirit at this great cosmic ball. Suzanne On Jan 31, 2014 7:33 AM, "박영도 Spark.osk" wrote: > Open Space Imperial Gr

[OSList] OSIG

2014-01-31 Thread 박영도 Spark . osk
Open Space Imperial Group (OSIG) With a seed money of 8 million dollars, OSIG is slated to launch. OSIG is a losely coupled borderless companies growing optimally to well feed well being of entire humanity and her ecolology. Its global headquarters are located at Grand Hilton Seoul and Westin Cho

[OSList] Barrett Values Cultural Assessment and other things

2014-01-31 Thread John Engle
Good morning fellow-listers,I'm guessing that many of you are familiar with Barrett Values Cultural Assessment. Perhaps some of you are certified to do them and are part of the Barrett Values Centre network of consultants.http://www.barrettvaluescentre.com/At Haiti Partners, we just did the assessm

Re: [OSList] Open Space classrooms

2014-01-31 Thread Chris Altmikus @ iDeA-Link
Mmh, I like Barry's experience. Now, what is about all those students who were able to live this experience (to the point of demanding more ...) and who will carry this with them henceforward ? isn't THAT a great chance and opportunity ? And even if the organisation did not invite Barry back a four

Re: [OSList] Open Space classrooms

2014-01-31 Thread christine koehler
Harrison Yes, this is THE dilemna we are facing so often. And I learn from you that sometimes it is better to NO beforehand. So now my question is : - when to say no .. - when to say yes and do more prework to help the organization get ready to what may happen - when to say yes and serve the grou

Re: [OSList] Open Space classrooms

2014-01-31 Thread christine koehler
Bary, great story.. May I ask what theme did you work with ? Did you chose it ? the professor ? the students ? Were you supposed to show what OST might do ? which can typically be what a university could ask for Or work on a given issue with the students (like someone mentioned here : welcome i