WHAT WILL WE DO FOR THE 3 HOURS?

We open with an introduction and overview of the process and tools we will be using. Then each host will have 60 seconds to present their particular topic. From here all hosts will go to their breakout room and each participant will choose the session they wish to attend first. The sessions will last 75 - 90 minutes, after which we will all return to the main zoom room for ~1 hour to share brief summaries of the sessions and explore our next steps.

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HOW DOES OPEN SPACE WORK ONLINE?

The format for the Open Space is to gather in a zoom meeting and from there move to and between breakout rooms. Following the session we will return to the main zoom room to report back and to coordinate harvesting and next steps.

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WHAT IS REQUIRED TO HOST AN OPEN SPACE SESSION?

To host an open space session you don’t need to be an expert, you just have to be willing to convene the session, have somebody take notes, and report back to the group as a whole.
 

The notes taken during the meeting include:

• Session Name

• Session Host

• Participant Names

• Discussion Topics

• Commitments Made

HOW DOES EVERYONE FIND OUT ABOUT THE SESSIONS?

The Open Space begins in the main zoom room with everyone in attendance. Each session host is given 60 seconds to tell the main room about the session they will be hosting. People can add sessions right up until the main room closes. The overview of sessions (topics) with respective breakout room will be posted in a shared online document.

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WHAT IF NO ONE JOINS MY SESSIONS?

If you’re committed to this topic this gives you the ideal time to focus on it and develop your idea. Or if you prefer, you can go join another session.

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With deep gratitude to Harrison Owen, founder of Open Space Technology, and to Jon Ramer, Amanda Fenton and others who are pioneering this technology online.