Re: [OSList] raising inspiration

2013-11-29 Thread Gijs Mega
Hi Michael, Your point is very valid/inspiring and is it not exactly the role of the facilitator to "read" the need (ride the wave). In a very closed situation/group some story telling can help, but I guess there is no one solution fit all other than the spirit of Open Space. The OS principals

Re: [OSList] OST Training

2013-11-27 Thread Gijs Mega
gt; Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org > > -Original Message- > From: oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org > [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Gijs Mega > Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:55 AM > To: World w

Re: [OSList] OST Training

2013-11-26 Thread Gijs Mega
Dear Michael, Thank you for raising this inspiring point. I recognize the danger of limiting the time to absorb the spirit of self-organizing OST. For my next 3 day event in the Philipines, the client has requested a hybrid program using different modules every day. I figured to do OST on the t

Re: [OSList] Hong Kong June 13 or 14: who likes to meet?

2013-06-04 Thread Gijs Mega
Hi everyone, I am planning to be in Hong Kong next week Thursday/Friday and "prepared to be surprised". Is anyone around for a casual talk or does anyone have a suggestion .? Hope you are all well, Best wishes, Gijs Gijs van Wezel, Facilitator Inspirat

Re: [OSList] Follow-Up and Flow in Open Space

2013-03-25 Thread Gijs Mega
"The pessimist resembles a man who observes with fear and sadness that his wall calendar, from which he daily tears a sheet, grows thinner each passing day. On the other hand, the person who attacks the problems of life actively in like a man who removes each successive leaf from his calendar an

Re: [OSList] Request Recommendation for open space venues in Belgium Brussel

2013-03-05 Thread Gijs Mega
The rue l'observatoire, has on a mountain top a nice old round building with an observatory. No idea if it is open or for rent, but it first came to mind. Good luck Gijs Shanghai Send from iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 2:16 AM, Christina & Ludger Benighaus wrote: > Dear OSLIST, > > in fall 201

Re: [OSList] No-Go-area's as OS facilitators

2013-02-05 Thread Gijs Mega
nd >>> experiences? >>> >>> An introductory questions on No-Go-area's: >>> >>> At one time I was hosting an open space and I happened to join a group >>> discussion on the topic witch was close to my hart and I shared some >>> of

Re: [OSList] An offering! (Nasty Banks!)- spaces your are willing to open for yourself

2013-02-01 Thread Gijs Mega
Hi Chris, The first time I saw you was in the circle in San Francisco 2008. Your kids took part as well and "lived" the law of 2 feet, and shifted from butterflying to bumble being. Observing this was great : open space life. Your comments on the list are often a real contribution. So was your

[OSList] Animation clip search

2012-12-06 Thread Gijs Mega
A picture says more than thousand words. . Therefore a short video animation clip/cartoon showing the power of cooperation or group's wisdom, will help setting the tone for a group of Chinese people in the beautiful western part of china. I am preparing the second session for this wonderful

Re: [OSList] Beginnings, Middles and Ends... Where are we?

2012-11-21 Thread Gijs Mega
> Hi Chris > > Is the chart you described somewhere to be seen (visual)? > If not possible on OSlist, could you email a sketch, gijsvanwe...@gmail.com > The topic Harrison posted is very powerful. Thank you all for sharing. > > Gijs > Shanghai ___ OSLi

Re: [OSList] Circle of One (was OSList Digest, Vol 19, Issue 5)

2012-09-12 Thread Gijs Mega
In san francisco wosonos I joined a session of my friend Brendan from Perth with a similar topic. The exact name I forgot. Opening space for all the voices in the head: most of us have worries, guilt, ego, but also roles we have such as parent, income earner, friend It was the facilitator's

[OSList] Stammtisch The Hague, Friday 17 august 2012

2012-08-06 Thread Gijs Mega
Dear all, I would like to invite OS people to my small home in The Hague for drinks on Friday 17th of August from 18.00 to 20.00 pm. Van Alkemadelaan 598, groenendaal 2, near bronovo hospital. I cannot serve dinner, but we could find a nice place to eat at ww tennis restaurant at van hogenhoekl

Re: [OSList] Join my network on LinkedIn

2012-06-25 Thread Gijs Mega
Hi michael, Your energy was felt. thank you. Some 120 people have been briefly introduced to OST in Shanghai. TEDx is independedly organized so there is no link. Sorry. http://www.amiando.com/TEDxBinnenhof_Shanghai.html;jsessionid=E46927A87E2FCB5003AF987BAC5E6E33.web02?page=796601#EventWallPanel

[OSList] TEDxBinnenhof 25th June 2012

2012-06-23 Thread Gijs Mega
Dear Open Spacers, Last week I have been asked by the Dutch Consulate to do a 7 minute TEDx presentation. From Shanghai 3 talks will be merged with others from The Netherlands in a life-streaming session. My topic will be "Open Space helps innovation". My presentation hopes to make people curio

Re: [OSList] Teach Them to Fish / A Note to My Friends

2012-02-24 Thread Gijs Mega
Strong posting Harrison! Thanks Looking foreward to meet again in Manilla. Gijs Send from iPad On Feb 24, 2012, at 4:31 AM, "Harrison Owen" wrote: > There is an old saying to the effect that when seeking to help people it is > infinitely better to teach them to fish than to give them fish.

Re: [OSList] The Future of Leering Conference Manila March 2012

2012-01-21 Thread Gijs Mega
Dear Harisson, I am Still not being able to watch the video initation due to the Chinese media control. But I did buy the plane ticket to join the party in Manilla. Looking forward. Brendan, I will arrive also on Sunday 25th early evening.. Gijs Send from iPad On Jan 22, 2012, at 8:57 AM, "Har

Re: [OSList] dates Netherlands 2013

2011-10-01 Thread Gijs Mega
Being an overseas living Dutchman, I am happy to learn about the initiative to organize WOSonOS in the Netherlands. I am interested to do what I can to support the organizers and could meet between oct 10 and 25 in Holland. During that period I will stay in The Hague. Best regards, Gijs van Wez

Re: [OSList] Effective use of Large Scale Interventions: Book with research findings, training workshop

2011-06-05 Thread Gijs Mega
Bravo Tonnie, It seems like your hard work inspires many others. Well done & Wish you well. I look forward to read your article to be published in October. Please send me à digital copyright. Vriendelijke groet Gijs Shanghai , now visiting Singapore Send from iPad On Jun 3, 2011, at 4:58 PM

[OSList] Sign of change in China

2011-04-13 Thread Gijs Mega
Dear Harrison and OS friends, Allow me to share recent news from the Chinese national basketball teams, which in my view indicates change towards a more open, passionate sports choice and society. By the way during all OST events facilitated by me in Shanghai, I saw enormous enthusiasm and open