Going Commercial

Here is a harvest poem from an open space session on AOH and business from Steve Skinner from Leeds in UK. (recent  Art of Hosting training in UK).

Going Commercial
 
With the public and private sector, how do we make a start?
Do I just talk about their problems, or ask what they feel in their heart?
 
And how do I get an invite? Should I focus on just one thing?
Shall I make a dynamic, high profile, power point presentation -
Or just turn up and sing?
 
And what is my marketing strategy – how can I best explain?
When really I just build relationships and heal their hurt and pain.
 
Can I use a dialogue? What’s my methodology?
Should I help them look at the process – or just go for a nice fat fee…
 
How can I cut through that hierarchy, and hear the truth they tell?
What shall I host with the talking piece and when shall I ring the bell?
 
Cos no, I’m not the leader, I’m here just to hold the space
And though I’m aware of the global, I’m starting with me and my place
 
So yes, I’m gonna host all the neighbours, and live in an open space way
Just being right now in the present and sensing the time in each day
 
But how do I define that process, in a world of credit crunch?
We talk about all these questions – then heard the call – for lunch!
 
Steve Skinner
October 2008.