[Dialogue] Who remembers?

[Carlos R. Zervigon]

Wayne

I still use the term "Feet on the Table" and according to my recollection
the method was described as an open dialogue of thinking out loud that was
best suited for a situation where as a group there is not sufficient clarity
for utilization of methods that imply a targeted outcome. The feet on the
table image as I recall was to symbolize slowing down and having a stewing
session. Probably the "open dialogue" context described in Peter Senge's
"Team Building" section in "The Fifth Discipline" would best describe the
etiquette of such a session.

Carlos R. Zervigon, PMP, President
Zervigon International, Ltd.
Project Management Training, Facilitation and Consulting
carlos at zervigon.com
http:\\www.zervigon.com


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Subject: [Dialogue] Who remembers?

Who remembers our "Feet on the Table" conversations?

I remember them as fascinating and I listened and learned a great deal.

When did they start? I remember a couple in 1970, but they may not have 
been the first ones.

Was there ever anything like a method or a set of understanding about how 
to conduct them or how to participate? I missed it if there was, but I 
figure there must have been some contexting. Anybody recall it?

I've been fascinated with the "conversation" movement. It's kind of a 
movement - I think. One of those trends that you'd like to see go 
somewhere. I think we have something to contribute tthat can help this 
trend blossom. I might do an article for our website. I'd like to be 
able  to see what our thinking in this area has been.

What's your experience  with the "conversation" movement? I know our 
colleagues have been in touch with Jawarski, Wheatley and Peck . It would 
be interesting to hear some reflections.

Thanks,

Wayne


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