Re: [OSList] National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia Wins Nobel Peace Prize on NBCNews.com

2015-10-09 Thread Kathleen Osta via OSList
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am not very connected to the media and am very pleased to be made aware of this inspiring award. Kathleen Kathleen D. Osta Vital Clarity 828-254-0212 office 828-231-5565 cell http://www.vitalclarity.com On Oct 9, 2015, at 8:33 AM, Skye via OSList wrote:

Re: [OSList] Great interview with Anne Stadler

2015-07-13 Thread Kathleen Osta via OSList
This is a gem of an interview. Thank you so much for sharing it, Peggy. I've already forwarded it on to others. A true inspiration. Kathleen Kathleen D. Osta Vital Clarity 828-254-0212 office 828-231-5565 cell http://www.vitalclarity.com Register for the Asheville Sept. 21 & 22, 2015 ToP® Fac

Re: [OSList] Just wondering how "Filter Bubbles" affect Self-organization . . .

2011-08-21 Thread Kathleen Osta
Thanks, Barry. This is a great awareness raiser. On Aug 21, 2011, at 11:41 AM, Barry Owen wrote: > This is the TED video that got me thinking: > > Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles" > > I blogged about it here: > > You don't get to decide what you see > > and I added this questi

Re: [OSList] corn/rice supply sufficient for 2050...? Non-GMO crop development

2011-08-20 Thread Kathleen Osta
Sc > > +86-15921806910 > > > Visit Dayang's Art Gallery : www.dayangsart.com > > > > > Quoting Kathleen Osta : > >> Alison Cohen at WhyHunger, Director of Programs >> >> web address: http://www.whyhunger.org >> >> they

Re: [OSList] corn/rice supply sufficient for 2050...? Non-GMO crop development

2011-08-18 Thread Kathleen Osta
Alison Cohen at WhyHunger, Director of Programs web address: http://www.whyhunger.org they do great work stateside and internationally. Kathleen On Aug 18, 2011, at 3:23 AM, Gijs van Wezel wrote: > Hi > > Does anyone have a connection with any NGO related to agriculture, research > and >

Re: [OSList] movie title

2011-08-02 Thread Kathleen Osta
I loved this movie - very well done. On Aug 2, 2011, at 5:53 PM, John Rapp wrote: And the new "I Am" movie -- http://www.iamthedoc.com/ -- a worthy successor to Mindwalk. On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 11:40 AM, Michael Herman > wrote: lisa, that sounds like mindwalk. Mindwalk (1990) More at IMD

Re: [OSList] Half-day Open Space?

2011-07-18 Thread Kathleen Osta
Hi Gray, Most of my OS experience is with shorter ones like yours. It can work just fine. With coaching from experienced OS folks, I've learned to experiment with 45 minute sessions where the last 15 minutes is focused on any actions that might want to be taken; or a variation is a 60 min

Re: [OSList] Recent Journalism That Matters video

2011-06-29 Thread Kathleen Osta
Great, Peggy! Thanks for sharing this. Kathleen On Jun 29, 2011, at 11:47 AM, Peggy Holman wrote: I haven't made the time in a while to share stories. Fortunately, thanks to fabulous film maker Jacob Caggiano, here's a 7 minute video of a recent Open Space bringing together librarians and jour

Re: Today

2010-02-01 Thread Kathleen Osta
Thanks for this, Ralph. Felt good to read. Kathleen On Jan 28, 2010, at 9:59 AM, Ralph Copleman wrote: It has snowed a flurry here. I hear schools closing around me, the sound of galoshes tromping along patchwork streets which wait to be scratched by the indifference of children seeking sleddi

Re: Roll Call: Present

2010-01-10 Thread Kathleen Osta
Present - late but still present. ko On Nov 24, 2009, at 4:13 AM, Erik Fabian wrote: I was intrigued by Phelim's observation that the OSLIST, not being a physical space, lacks the information that comes from people sitting silent or choosing to leave. I invite the many folks, the lurkers,

Re: picture needed for OS invite

2009-11-08 Thread Kathleen Osta
ncorps.org http://www.openspaceworld.org 312-280-7838 (mobile) On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:17 AM, Kathleen Osta > wrote: Hello All, I'm working to finalize an invitation by Tuesday for the 2nd in a series of community dialogues using OS in Asheville, NC. This is a complete labor of love

Re: picture needed for OS invite

2009-11-08 Thread Kathleen Osta
the whole city appears to be out to celebrate the non-violent uprising in East Germany that led to the fall of the wall between the two Germanies on November 9, 20 years ago... and many at the same time recalling the beginning of the holocaust on November 9, 1938... mmp Kathleen Osta wrote:

picture needed for OS invite

2009-11-08 Thread Kathleen Osta
Hello All,I'm working to finalize an invitation by Tuesday for the 2nd in a series of community dialogues using OS in Asheville, NC. This is a complete labor of love and commitment.I need a picture of a group of people sitting in either the full opening or closing circle or in small groups that inc

Re: sad news

2009-03-08 Thread Kathleen Osta
Beautiful, Peggy. Thanks for sharing this. Kathleen On Mar 6, 2009, at 6:15 PM, Peggy Holman wrote: Dear Raffi, My heart is with you and your brother's family. I offer you a poem that someone gave me when my mother died. I know it can't fill the hole but I hope you and the rest of Serge

Re: do you have a minute to vote for this project?

2009-02-27 Thread Kathleen Osta
One more vote. Great project, John. Kathleen On Feb 27, 2009, at 10:22 AM, John Engle wrote: Greetings fellow-listers, I'm wondering if you might take a minute to vote on this project, which will make it possible for us to give 35 laptops to key Haitians in our network. These folks come f

quote and more

2007-09-18 Thread Kathleen Osta
This quote reminded me of a couple of comments that were made in Camden related to OS. I like it so thought I'd share it. Kathleen LIFE The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next. - Ursula K. LeGuin * * ===

Re: OS invitation to a mandatory meeting

2007-08-24 Thread Kathleen Osta
Thanks, Brendan. I replied to my contact and suggested that they have some fun drafting possible invitations and themes that they would like to receive and would make them want to attend. We have the luxury of some advance time so we'll see what unfolds. I used your example, too. Appreciate th

OS invitation to a mandatory meeting

2007-08-21 Thread Kathleen Osta
e any and all perspectives. Thanks, Kathleen Osta * * == osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu -- To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate

Re: Methods for Strategic Collaboration: Blending Appreciative Inquiry, World Cafe and Open Space Technology

2006-10-30 Thread Kathleen Osta
thanks, Christine, for this offer. I didn't get the attachment. Can you re-send? Thanks, Kathleen On Oct 30, 2006, at 12:22 AM, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote: Dear Friends and Colleagues,  I would appreciate you passing the attached flyer along to anyone you know (including you!) who mig

Re: opening space with despise

2006-10-24 Thread Kathleen Osta
What a great story, Joelle. Thank you for sharing it. Have heard of variations on a theme of this dilemme, e.g., working for tobacco and defense industry companies. Appreciate this perspective, Kathleen On Oct 21, 2006, at 12:58 AM, Joelle Lyons Everett wrote: Filiz-- Your question is one

Re: Canadian tables

2006-10-20 Thread Kathleen Osta
This may be more effort than you want to go to but once you make the "sticky walls" life is good. Whenever I work in a space where they are sensitive about damage I put a whole slew of post it flip chart paper across the wall and down the sides and then I can put my sticky wall on the post

Re: Breaking Open (long)

2006-08-24 Thread Kathleen Osta
Dear Peggy, Thank you very much for taking the time to share this experience with those of us on the listserv. Your language, clarity of expression and humility are wonderful to absorb. Kathleen On Aug 24, 2006, at 12:01 AM, Peggy Holman wrote:   During the last week of June, I hosted what

Re: OSonOSinUS, 2007

2006-08-01 Thread Kathleen Osta
Cancel my request for Doug's email. I found it - in his email, of course! KO On Aug 1, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Kathleen Osta wrote: Besides on this listserv, how do I contact Doug Germann? Am interested in supporting this effort. Kathleen Osta On Aug 1, 2006, at 5:50 PM, Douglas D. Ge

Re: OSonOSinUS, 2007

2006-08-01 Thread Kathleen Osta
Besides on this listserv, how do I contact Doug Germann? Am interested in supporting this effort. Kathleen Osta On Aug 1, 2006, at 5:50 PM, Douglas D. Germann, Sr. wrote: Hi-- Please get your calendar out and mark down the dates of November 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2007. On those dates, those

Re: hosting a book

2006-05-21 Thread Kathleen Osta
Thanks, Zelle, for the reminder of this great resource. Kathleen On May 20, 2006, at 8:02 PM, Zelle Nelson wrote: Raffi, If you want to see an example of a book written using self-organization and invitation take a look at: The World Cafe: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That

Re: More from the Imams and Rabbi's Congress

2006-04-30 Thread Kathleen Osta
Lovely, Harrison. Thank you for sharing this with us. Kathleen On Apr 30, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Harrison Owen wrote: My young friend from Indonesia just had an article published n the Jakarta Post. Thought you might enjoy it. Go to --  http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp? fileid=

Re: Room Set-Up Questions

2006-04-10 Thread Kathleen Osta
n The Open Circle Company 15347 SE 49th Place Bellevue, WA 98006 (425) 746-6274 www.opencirclecompany.com "An angel told me that the only way to step into the fire and not get burnt, is to become the fire". -- Drew Dellinger - Original Message - From: "Kathleen Osta&quo

Re: Room Set-Up Questions

2006-04-06 Thread Kathleen Osta
second one is trying to gather, the folks in the first session ought to find another space to continue their conversation. Best to you in what should be a lot of fun and learning. Jeff Aitken Petaluma river valley San Francisco bay area -Original Message- From: Kathleen Osta Sent:

Re: Room Set-Up Questions

2006-04-06 Thread Kathleen Osta
ribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives Visit: www.listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html -Original Message- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Osta Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 3:31 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate

Room Set-Up Questions

2006-04-06 Thread Kathleen Osta
all 18 small groups, about how many can I put in the middle of the room (once the space is cleared because people have taken their chairs with them)? Experience input requested, please. Thanks. Kathleen Osta Kathleen S. Osta Vital Clarity 15 Hunters Way Asheville, NC 28804 828-253-8343 offi

Re: Arizona Refugee Resettlement OST-Ethnically diverse group

2006-03-11 Thread Kathleen Osta
Congratulations, Maria, for stepping into the unknown of Open Space. I understand what you mean about only "holding the space" but that really is a major contribution for any group. You know that one of the foundational beliefs of the ToP approach is that the wisdom is in the group and that wi

OS logo?

2006-01-26 Thread Kathleen Osta
Hi there - I have a client that I'm doing a 1/2-day OS session with in June in Bismark, ND for about 300 people. In preparing their invitation, they asked if OS has a logo. I've poked around on some of the OS websites and didn't see anything like a logo. I can't imagine that it matters much but

Re: Keepin' Busy

2006-01-16 Thread Kathleen Osta
e when there's an opening in time. Let me know if anything I've written is of interest. Kathleen Osta Kathleen S. Osta Vital Clarity 15 Hunters Way Asheville, NC 28804 828-253-8343 office 828-231-5565 cell 828-253-8284 fax www.vitalclarity.com On Jan 16, 2006, at 2:20 AM, Christine Wh

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread Kathleen Osta
Thanks, Peggy. I love your description. Kathleen in Asheville, NC On Dec 14, 2005, at 10:52 PM, Peggy Holman wrote: My elevator speech:   Open Space enables groups of any size to organize themselves to deal with complex, important issues and accomplish something meaningful by inviting peopl

OS newbie here

2005-12-04 Thread Kathleen Osta
samples welcome. Thanks, Kathleen Osta Kathleen S. Osta Vital Clarity 15 Hunters Way Asheville, NC 28804 828-253-8343 office 828-231-5565 cell 828-253-8284 fax www.vitalclarity.com * * == osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu --