Open Space Technology
Open Space Technology is a dynamic facilitation method that empowers large groups to self-organize around complex challenges. It allows participants to co-create the agenda and take responsibility for addressing issues they care about, fostering innovation and action.
Comment l'animer
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Invite participants to address a complex problem and co-create the agenda.
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Arrange chairs in concentric circles and provide necessary materials such as microphones and a large blank agenda.
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Introduce the 'Law of Two Feet' and allow participants to join sessions that interest them.
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Begin with a large group circle, then transition into self-organized smaller groups based on agenda topics.
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Ensure all important issues are raised and addressed, encouraging shared leadership and commitment.
Conseils
Facilitators should present the process in an engaging manner and emphasize the importance of the 'Law of Two Feet'.
It's crucial to let go of control and allow participants to guide the process.
Document the proceedings promptly to capture the outcomes effectively.
Variantes
Consider reopening the 'Marketplace' for additional agenda setting each day. Combine Open Space with methods like Appreciative Interviews or TRIZ for enhanced engagement. Variants such as unconferences and BarCamps share similar principles.
Contextes d'utilisation
Questions fréquemment posées
Quand utiliser Open Space Technology ?â–ľ
Utilisez Open Space Technology lorsque vous souhaitez: Organizational transformation meetings; Post-merger integration sessions; Innovation sharing and collaborative action events.
Combien de temps dure Open Space Technology ?â–ľ
Open Space Technology dure généralement 60 minutes.
Pour combien de participants Open Space Technology convient-il ?â–ľ
Open Space Technology fonctionne mieux pour des groupes de 10 personnes ou plus.
De quels matériaux ai-je besoin pour Open Space Technology ?▾
Pour animer Open Space Technology, vous aurez besoin de : chairs, microphones, large blank agenda, easels, flip charts.
Quel est le niveau de difficulté de Open Space Technology ?▾
Open Space Technology est classé avancé — mieux animé par un facilitateur expérimenté.
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