Open Space Technology
When To Use It? the topic of the meeting involves a  real business issue the  participants  really  care  about that issue  the issue has so much complexity that  no single person or small group can fully understand it   the issue requires  highly diverse skills and people  for a successful resolution  the participants have  genuine passion  about the issue; which can often include  conflict the issue requires  immediate action
How Does It Work? Participants sit in a  large circle Participants  propose topics  for discussion However, if you suggest a topic, it is preferable that you are passionate enough to facilitate discussion about it Locations  are determined for each topic Participants are  free to roam  the locations A  discussion is facilitated  at each location by a facilitator The  facilitators sum up  their respective discussions
Four Principles Whoever  comes is the right people. Whatever  happens is the only thing that could have. Whenever  it starts is the right time. When  it’s over, it’s over.
Law Of  Two Feet If  at any time  you find yourself in any situation where  you are neither learning nor contributing ,  use your two feet .

Open Space Technology

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    When To UseIt? the topic of the meeting involves a real business issue the participants really care about that issue the issue has so much complexity that no single person or small group can fully understand it the issue requires highly diverse skills and people for a successful resolution the participants have genuine passion about the issue; which can often include conflict the issue requires immediate action
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    How Does ItWork? Participants sit in a large circle Participants propose topics for discussion However, if you suggest a topic, it is preferable that you are passionate enough to facilitate discussion about it Locations are determined for each topic Participants are free to roam the locations A discussion is facilitated at each location by a facilitator The facilitators sum up their respective discussions
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    Four Principles Whoever comes is the right people. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have. Whenever it starts is the right time. When it’s over, it’s over.
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    Law Of Two Feet If at any time you find yourself in any situation where you are neither learning nor contributing , use your two feet .