Open Space and Large Group Conversations
“The excitement, the energy, the sheer diversity of the large group made this the most dynamic conversation I’ve ever had!”
Delegate in Methodist conference
What is Open Space?
We know of no other method other than ‘Open Space’ that is as effective for bringing large groups of people into dialogue and collective action. Open Space harnesses the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of a large multi-disciplinary group (groups between 30-250)
Based on the assumption that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them, Open Space blends a mix of processes to invite people to step in and take charge of the challenges and opportunities that are facing them.
Groups and organisation’s using ‘Open Space’ technology, report:
People walk away feeling:
Groups that would benefit from this approach:
“The excitement, the energy, the sheer diversity of the large group made this the most dynamic conversation I’ve ever had!”
Delegate in Methodist conference
What is Open Space?
We know of no other method other than ‘Open Space’ that is as effective for bringing large groups of people into dialogue and collective action. Open Space harnesses the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of a large multi-disciplinary group (groups between 30-250)
Based on the assumption that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them, Open Space blends a mix of processes to invite people to step in and take charge of the challenges and opportunities that are facing them.
Groups and organisation’s using ‘Open Space’ technology, report:
- Better decision-making,
- more efficient and effective capacity building
- greater ability to quickly respond to opportunity, and challenge
People walk away feeling:
- more empowered and engaged through helping guide the meetings and conversations
- more able to discern and take responsibility for: ‘What is MINE to do?’
Groups that would benefit from this approach:
- organisations wanting to engage their staff in a decision making process
- conferences
- interdisciplinary groups
- cross-organisational groups wanting to explore a common theme
- community groups wanting to meet a common need
