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The following is an example of how one might open and close an Open Space. For a basic understanding of what to say, please read Harrison Owen's book, "Open Space Technology: A User's Guide"
You can order this book at a slight discount off the retail price by contacting http://www.openspaceworld.org/wiki/wiki/wiki.cgi?BooksAndVideos
It is essential that you:
Use your own words and style of speaking
Use words, vocabulary and concepts that the participants in this specific setting may relate to
Keep it simple - simpler than the script below (this is just to help you explore some thoughts)
Explain concepts in your own way
The following is an outline of things that you might say as you open the space. This outline is developed and written by Peggy Holman and this is the way she explains the concepts and directions:
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