Training programs for OS in Oz, NZ
Convenor: Julianne Bell
Participants: Penny Wolf, Maria Maguire, Brendan McKeague?, Justus Lewis, Michael Kukla, Helen Patterson, Anne Hiha
Discussion:
Those of us who have run training programs in Australia and New Zealand (Brendan, Helen, Julianne) shared our stories on “how” we did it and the responses and outcomes from participants. Brendan also told us about Lisa Heft’s course outline.
The issue of all of us doing “our own thing” was solved with the offer from all participants to join together and support the promotion of upcoming introductory training programs within our networks, sharing our experiences, ideas and insights.
We discussed things such as what to charge, duration and the structure of the full program including Harrison’s Practice of Peace. Part 1 consists of the Introduction to Open Space with Parts 2 and 3 (by Harrison) as the Practice of Peace (although it would probably be promoted with a different title with Peace as the theme of the OS). Participants in 2 and 3 must have completed OS1.
We all agreed that the training programs must be economically viable for everyone involved.
Outcome:
All of us will run OS1 Learning Programs in each of our states next year. We can call on each other to co-facilitate if needed.
The date for the South East Asia/Pacific? Region Practice of Peace will be done by Harrison on 12-15 October 2003. Our thoughts for a location centred on the centre of Australia – Alice Springs/Uluru?.
Brendan told us about the UN Decade of Peace (2000-2010) from which we will apply for funding and we will also apply to the World Council of Churches also. This will support attendance and pay for costs.
Action:
Request:
Who is interested in helping us plan the Practice of Peace? Please advise Julianne Bell on mailto:julianne@openspaceworks.com.au.