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How to get people's commitment to taking the next step on issues of major concern to your organisation or community
Are you looking for a different way to address evolving changes in your organisation or community? A way that involves everyone who has a concern with the changes and their implications and wants to contribute in a responsible and meaningful way? A way that allow everyone to have a voice?
Open Space Technology is an 'open agenda' conversational process for large groups that invites people who share a common concern (but may see the concern from very different angles) and are looking for the next step, to find common ground, honour differences and move forward together.
Open Space - The Power of Passion and Responsibility
Open Space is a very effective strategic planning tool for professional organisations who genuinely want to involve their members in the process.
Strategic Planning in Open Space
Some people call Open Space a 'meeting methodology'. Others call it 'organization transformation', intentional self-organisation' and 'surfing the chaos' (Michael Herman). Whatever you call it, the experience is almost invariably energizing, enjoyable and productive.
Since Harrison Owen 'discovered' it in the late 1980s, all kinds of people in every kind of organisation and community have used Open Space to break the deadlock on complex issues to which there is no ready solution.
Professional and community organisations that want their members to play an active role in shaping their future choose Open Space Technology to run more productive and enjoyable strategic planning meetings.
'I really enjoy Open Space sessions. (Open Space) is a very respectful and collaborative approach for uncovering solutions.' Diane Forsyth, Director, Addiction Help Agency Cairns, Inc. Immediate Past President, ASOCHA
Since I first encountered Open Space Technology over 15 years ago, I have been fascinated by its power to help groups of people and organizations at a crossroads to address major issues, resolve conflict, and move forward. Open Space focuses on the future in ways that give people hope and inspiration. The participatory interactive nature of the process invites everyone to make a contribution and be part of the solution.
Every One a Facilitator of Open Space
Contact me on 61 0400 156 069 if you would like to find out more about how this might apply in your own organisation or community.
In the meantime here are some other LINKS to explore.
Useful URLS
Introduction to Open Space technology in ten languages
Open Space Technology: Executive Summary
A software presentation of OpenSpace-Online Here you can get a quick overview of the virtual facilitated step-by-step real-time conference procedure based on the philosophy of OST.
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