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This workshop typically takes 180 minutes to complete.

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Workshop Framework

Open Space Technology

Name: WorkshopBank
Price: 10.00 USD
Rating: 4.9 (2547 reviews)
Author: WorkshopBank

Open Space Technology is a method for running meetings and conferences where participants create the agenda themselves. There's no pre-planned schedule. Instead, anyone who cares about a topic posts it on a wall, and people self-organise into discussion groups based on what interests them.

180 minutes

12-2000 people

intermediate

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What You'll Achieve with the Open Space Technology Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

Increased participant engagement and ownership of outcomes.

Diverse perspectives leading to innovative solutions.

Enhanced collaboration across different teams or sectors.

When to Use the Open Space Technology Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

When multiple stakeholders need to address a complex issue without a clear solution.

For a large gathering seeking high engagement rather than passive presentations.

How the Open Space Technology Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Setup

In the setup phase, facilitators create a marketplace wall, prepare session proposal sheets, arrange the main room, and ensure that all materials are ready for the event.

2Step 1: Opening Circle

The opening circle welcomes participants, explains the Open Space format, introduces the theme, and clarifies the principles and roles, setting the stage for self-organization.

3Step 2: Creating the Marketplace

Participants propose topics they care about and post them on the marketplace wall, generating the agenda based on genuine interests and facilitating self-organization among attendees.

4Step 3: Sessions Run

During this phase, multiple sessions occur simultaneously, allowing participants to engage in focused conversations. The facilitator remains mostly invisible while ensuring documentation takes place.

Key Topics Covered in the Open Space Technology Workshop

open space technologyself-organizing meetingcollaborative workshopsengagementunconferencefacilitation

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