I was indeed sleeping, but here's my story.
I met Michael Herman last November and was immediately drawn to open space.
He helped me draft my invitation (posted her previously) for a one-day, free
event entitled "How can I practice peace?" I sent the invitation to my
personal email address book (
Ted-- Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure holding open space. It
sounds like it was exactly right for everyone. As to your question, I have
frequently seen groups decide to all stay together and combine topics or
to make sure all topics were discussed. It's their space, after all. . .
B
Ted,
Congrats to you. Yes, I too have had all the people in one group. Whatever.
Sounds like you handled everything very well.
Just a comment on the price. When we did the school open space (at which
Michael opened the space) in early June, there was a $15 charge. We got
criticism from the ne
Dave,
Good to see your name and read your words. I'm quite sure you're correct that
the commitment of people putting up the cash (or asking for the scholarship?)
does increase turnout. My problem is that I hate money. I hate thinking about
it or collecting it or handling it or keeping track o
Ted,
I'm not saying that there is only one way to do this. Your approach is fine.
In fact, by not charging or asking for any upfront commitment, you are truly
getting the passionate person in attendance. As for money and food, what can
I say. I'm sure there is a 12 step program for this.
Seri
Hi Dave and Ted,
I've been following your discussion and just want to put in a little word in
support of food.
I've been to events with food and a very few without food. I find food changes
the atmosphere. Part of it is our social conditioning, I guess, and part of it
is simply that when y
Laurel--
I agree with you about the food. It is nice to feel taken-care-of, and to
have something available whatever time zone your body clock is living in that
day. And to have the pleasure of eating together.
Our current client is wonderful about food. For the seminars with the top
managemen
