Open Space Technology Session
Open Space Technology is one of the greatest methodologies for tapping into a group's energy, creativity and passion.
It leads to unexpected outcomes and therefore requires a lot of trust in the group. Has been used in settings ranging from 12 to thousands of people (with a serious lot of logistics), on and off-line. Requires at least half a day, and can go on for days. Open Space is also a great way to end a longer event or festival (or to organize one). Created by Harrison Owen in the 1980s.
Materials
Attachments
- doodling2gether.jpg
- OST - Instant Report.docx
- OST - Instant Report.pdf
- ost-sessionlab-law-of-two-feet.pdf
- ost-sessionlab-law-of-two-feet.png
- ost-sessionlab-principles-of-open-space-technology.pdf
- ost-sessionlab-principles-of-open-space-technology.png
- ost-sessionlab-time-space-grid.pdf
- ost-sessionlab-time-space-grid.png
- Sync Claps cover.PNG
Author
James Smart is Head of Content at SessionLab. He’s facilitated workshops and designed elearning experiences for places including the University of East Anglia and the National Centre for Writing. At SessionLab, we are passionate about facilitation. We believe good workshop design leads to better collaboration, enabling people to achieve great things. SessionLab is the go-to platform for session design, with an agenda planning tool, library of facilitation resources and vibrant community for facilitators. It enables facilitators to streamline workshop design through drag-and-drop scheduling, automatic timing and seamless sharing with clients and colleagues.
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