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.