OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Mikk Sarv
After attending Harrison's workshop in Helsinki we continued at the workshop in Estonia wrestling with short definition of OST - how to respond with less than 25 words, if you are asked, what is OST. We resulted in 13 words, pursuing the new dimension of High Performance System: Open Space Tech

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Eric Lilius
Mikk, To make it a little more in keeping with English syntax I would add "a" in front of "surprisingly". Do you mean "binding" rather than "bounding"? Thus, Open Space Technology is a surprisingly simple high performance system, binding passion with responsibility. I would be inclined to subst

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread james sheldon
Hmm, if someone said that to me I'd be kind of confused... -James > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --=_NextPart_000_014E_01C60105.76798EE0 > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > After attending Harris

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Jack Ricchiuto
www.designinglife.com / www.appreciativeleadership.com > From: Eric Lilius > Reply-To: OSLIST > Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:45:03 -0500 > To: > Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > > Mikk, > To make it a little more in keeping with English syntax I would

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Michael Herman
eleadership.com > > > > From: Eric Lilius > > Reply-To: OSLIST > > Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:45:03 -0500 > > To: > > Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > > > > > Mikk, > > To make it a little more in keeping with English synta

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Chris Corrigan
ected, surprised, engaged, > and > > empowered? Well, that's what happens in open space. > > > > > > Jack > > > > > > __.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__.__ > > > > jack ricchiuto > > two.one.six/three.seven.th

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread Alan Stewart
Re: OST with less than 25 words Contributing to this wholesome generic thread ... with tough decision making as to which animating adjectives to leave out if we are serious about the limit of 25 words Do you yearn to be in conversations about questions that matter where you feel alive

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread Joan Smith
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Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Peggy Holman
Sarv To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:24 PM Subject: [OSLIST] OST with less than 25 words After attending Harrison's workshop in Helsinki we continued at the workshop in Estonia wrestling with short definition of OST - how to respond with less

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread John Rapp
...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words 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 people to take repsonsibility for what they love. from frosty Seattle, Peggy

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread Kathleen Osta
people to take repsonsibility for what they love.   from frosty Seattle, Peggy   - Original Message - From: Mikk Sarv To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:24 PM Subject: [OSLIST] OST with less than 25 words After attending Harrison's workshop in Hel

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-14 Thread Nancy McPhee
Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words 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 people to take repsonsibility for what they love. from frosty Seattle, Peggy

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-15 Thread Michael Herman
IST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Peggy > Holman > Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 7:52 PM > To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu > Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > > > My elevator speech: > > > > > > Open Space enables group

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Tree Fitzpatrick
I, too, am enjoying this 25-words-or-less discussion. I especially agree with Chris' suggestion that the language be adapted to incorporate the client's language. I know it was in another thread but Harrison has recently shared a great story about offering "Practice of Peace" in Helsinki but refr

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Chris Corrigan
Tree! Good one! Open Space: Tofu for your organizational stir fry. :-) Chris On 12/16/05, Tree Fitzpatrick wrote: > > I, too, am enjoying this 25-words-or-less discussion. > > I especially agree with Chris' suggestion that the language be adapted > to incorporate the client's language. I kno

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Michael Herman
wow. i like the tofu line, but then again, i like tofu. could we turn that around and make it onions that permeate the rest of the work, or other spices, or is there another food that soaks up flavor like tofu... and is something that evokes a 'yum' from more people? os is like pizza, can bring

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Chris Corrigan
Onion Skin Technology...peel back the layers and it makes you cry...but cook it up and it gets sweet and juicy. We're WAAAY off line now! Chris On 12/16/05, Michael Herman wrote: > > wow. i like the tofu line, but then again, i like tofu. > > could we turn that around and make it onions that p

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Michael Herman
LOL On 12/16/05, Chris Corrigan wrote: > Onion Skin Technology...peel back the layers and it makes you cry...but cook > it up and it gets sweet and juicy. > > We're WAAAY off line now! > > Chris > > > On 12/16/05, Michael Herman wrote: > > > > wow. i like the tofu line, but then again, i li

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Harrison Owen
December 16, 2005 2:55 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words Tree! Good one! Open Space: Tofu for your organizational stir fry. :-) Chris On 12/16/05, Tree Fitzpatrick wrote: I, too, am enjoying this 25-words-or-less discussion. I especially agree with Chri

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-17 Thread Marei Kiele
"Michael Herman" schrieb: > ...and if you/anybody cares enough about this thread to gather up the > little 25-word quotes into on small pile, i would post, or you/i could > post them in the osw weblog in the 'what is ost' category. > > michael Hi Michael, I g

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread ashley cooper
Thanks Marei, We're trying to keep the length of posts at the osw weblog rather short. I've done a bit of editing and will post these words to the weblog tomorrow. warmly (in cold seattle), ashley OSlist members define Open Space Technology with 25 words or less (having fun and getting creative

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Tree Fitzpatrick
Ashley, it does not seem to be in the spirit of open space to keepposts short on the os weblog. A blog is not exactly a wiki. Space isshut down for me when I know somehow (who is the 'we' tryin to keepposts short and who gave them power over other people's words) else isediting. It's okay to

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread ashley cooper
Thanks Alan. ? added! Tree, I can understand that it could feel like an encroachment upon your space to know that someone else is editing your words. I also felt a little akward skimming the post down. I reassured myself, however, when I likened myself to a journalist. The OSW weblog is more of a

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-16 Thread Michael Herman
thanks to you, marei, for sweeping all those things up together. andto you ashley, for taking it one more step. every time the story ofthese things, or anythings gets retold it changes. it loses somethings, occasionally gains a few, more interesting details...and if we are luck, it gains som

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-17 Thread Gabriela Ender
t greetings Gabriela - Original Message - From: "ashley cooper" To: Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 2:54 AM Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > Thanks Marei, > > We're trying to keep the length of posts at the osw weblog rather short. > I've done a bi

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-17 Thread Mikk Sarv
turday, December 17, 2005 10:18 AM Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > Hello friends, here is my "long shorty": > > "OST puts the human being in the center, enables result-oriented > self-organization, leads individuals and groups to phenomenal transformation &

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-17 Thread Glory Ressler
accessing the wisdom of individuals and groups? Try Open Space Technology! ~ Glory Ressler Glory :-) - Original Message - From: ashley cooper To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 8:54 PM Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words Thanks Marei

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-17 Thread Karen Sella
..@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Glory Ressler Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 5:43 AM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words Hi all: Great thread... wise words :-) I have 2 contributions: 1) Open Space Technology is a way of organizing, an

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Funda Oral
From the "Power of Spirit" Book OS adds nothing but simply uncovers what is present. It is a new, deeper awareness of what we already are: naturally occuring self-organizing systems. * * == osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ---

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
People self-organize according to their interests, co-create solutions and appreciate across differences -- taking care of themselves and each other and getting great things done -- Lisa Heft ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
a co-created agenda, conversations that matter, work that uses the energy and wisdom of each individual: a celebration of what people can do - together. -- Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
if you've tried open space you know that meetings can be productive, creative, energizing and worth your time. -- Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California 94705-1106 USA +01 510 548-8449 lisah.

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
why sit and listen in conferences when you can tap into the knowledge and wisdom of everybody there and feel engaged the whole time? -- Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California 94705-1106 USA +0

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
it's time to have meetings and conferences where work gets done creatively, emergent issues are named, resources are shared and the work really matters. -- Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
once you've tasted how Open Space unleashes creativity and productivity, it will be hard to fit back into the shape of those other meetings. -- Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California 94705-1106

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
self-organization - discovery - laughter - productivity - co-creation - understanding - action - witnessing - achievement - reflection - celebration - Lisa ___ L i s a H e f t Consultant, Facilitator, Educator O p e n i n g S p a c e 2325 Oregon Berkeley, California 947

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Jack Ricchiuto
ubject: Re: OST with less than 25 words > > a co-created agenda, conversations that matter, work that uses the > energy and wisdom of each individual: a celebration of what people can > do - together. > > -- Lisa > ___ > L i s a H e f t > Consu

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-19 Thread Lisa Heft
Ricchiuto Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 7:36 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Re: OST with less than 25 words sweet Jack * * == osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu -- To subscribe, unsubscribe, change

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-20 Thread Erich Kolenaty
Here comes the pile in the reziprok order of approaching. I apologize, if I've missed one Erich from lovely Vienna ...and if you/anybody cares enough about this thread to gather up the little 25-word quotes into on small pile, i would post, or you/i could post them in the osw weblog in the 'what

Re: OST with less than 25 words

2005-12-20 Thread Chris Corrigan
A few years ago I Googled "Open Space Technology is" and came up with these 29 snappy definitions...I suppose now I'll have to revise that list... *29 snappy definitions of Open Space Technology* Open Space is: 1. one way to enable all kinds of people,in any kind of organization, to

OST with less than 25 words by the client

2005-12-20 Thread JL Walker B.
Here goes one definition that an important public and political figure of Chile, says to the group at the “closing circle” in his first OST event participation: “This method brings us the radicality of democracy to organizations” After that (January 2003), he has sponsored and participated, from

Re: OST with less than 25 words by the client

2005-12-20 Thread Harrison Owen
tions, view the archives Visit: www.listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html -Original Message- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of JL Walker B. Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:07 AM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: OST with less than 25 word

Re: OST with less than 25 words by the client

2005-12-21 Thread JL Walker B.
Dear Harrison: Yes Sir!! You have all the reason of the world and we will take our responsibility. This summer at this latitude, “Amigo Consultores Ltda.” (Jorge Amigo and I) will evoke the inspiration for reflections, writing and updates about our fascinating experience opening the space at Chile

Re: OST with less than 25 words by the client

2005-12-22 Thread Artur Silva
Estimado Juan Luiz: Great Story. I will look forward to see the article and book. Hasta siempre Artur "JL Walker B." wrote: Here goes one definition that an important public and political figure of Chile, says to the group at the “closing circle” in his first OST even

Re: OST with less than 25 words by the client

2005-12-27 Thread JL Walker B.
Estimado Artur: Muchas gracias. Para mi es muy importante conocer tu opinión Te haré llegar ese artículo en su primera versión en Español. Un abrazo, Juan Luis * * == osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu -- To subscrib