The OSLIST is an email discussion list started in 1996. It has grown into what can easily be called an Email Community. For many years, the list has been archived and now contains a wealth of practice stories, information and insights.

Existing members click here to manage your OSLIST settings.

Chris Corrigan did a good job of capturing the spirit of the OSLIST in something he posted in late 2005…

It doesn’t get said enough, and I’m in an appreciating kind of mood, so here’s what I love about the OSLIST:

• There is no such thing as a dumb question. In fact, the more basic the question, the more lively the responses, and there is nothing seasoned veterans of OST like more than answer a basic question twenty five different ways!
• New people are always showing up.
• Experienced practitioners seem to take turns showing up to welcome folks at the door.
• Harrison is here, and he isn’t shy! [That would be Harrison Owen, originator of the OST approach.]
• We seem to avoid the undue sufferings of every other email list on the internet…we play nice, we’re helpful and as a result, we have assembled an archive of knowledge and observation about our collective work that is precious beyond belief.
• We think and muse and learn openly, and are not afraid to expose our foibles, missteps, errors and insecurities.
• We appreciate one another’s work, and give boosts of spirit and support to folks doing what we do in vastly more challenging circumstances than those in which we normally work.

The OSLIST is truly the heart of the Open Space practice community worldwide, an active list and an easy place to “lurk” and learn from others’ stories and experiences. More here about how OSLIST works and how to join…