The Four Practices of Open Space- reframed
Many practitioners of OST underline that the daily practice of open space in life is more important than the tool called “Open Space Technology.”
Michael Herman together with Chris Corrigan have outlined a brief description of the four practices of Open Space. Michael offered a refined version of these practices recently.
Paul Everett shared his understanding of these practices on the OS list as inspired by the South African teacher, Oz Swallow.
As Paul remembers them:
CHOOSE TO HAVE FUN
Fun creates Enjoyment.
Enjoyment invites Participation.
Participation focuses Attention.
Attention expands Awareness.
Awareness promotes Insight.
Insight generates Knowledge.
Knowledge facilitates Action.
Action yields Results.
(Therefore, Fun is results-producing)
