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Open Space Resources from: Peggy Holman
Open Space Technology is key to my work. Making it available to others is part of my practice. Here are some resources that I use.
What is Open Space?
It is a philosophy, practice and process that enables groups of any size to come together around complex, important issues and accomplish something meaningful.
About Open Space TechnologyFrom Open Space World, a resource of the Open Space community
Tools for Opening Space
Before an Event
Sample invitations
Elevate Engagement or any of the Journalism That Matters eventsthrough the years
Day of the Event
Checklist for the Day
When people stop by and offer to help, this list of signs and a room layout make it easier to hand them a task.
When people stop by and offer to help, this list of signs and a room layout make it easier to hand them a task.
Video of me opening a space
Filmed at Leadership in a Self-organizing World by Harold Shinsato.
At 7:00 minutes in is the explanation of the four principles and the law.
Filmed at Leadership in a Self-organizing World by Harold Shinsato.
At 7:00 minutes in is the explanation of the four principles and the law.
Opening Space: An Outline
Opening space for the first time? Here’s a summary of what I say to get you started.
Opening space for the first time? Here’s a summary of what I say to get you started.
Session Host Responsibilities
With large groups, I find a sheet for session hosts reminds them to actually do their notes. It is a place to collect the names of participants and provide a link to where to post notes.
With large groups, I find a sheet for session hosts reminds them to actually do their notes. It is a place to collect the names of participants and provide a link to where to post notes.
After the Event
Sample proceedings
Website: Elevate Engagement
Stories of Opening Space
Good Work for 2,100 Colombian Street Kids
This story is told from the point of view of an Open Space practitioner in service to others who might be contemplating a large OS event.
This story is told from the point of view of an Open Space practitioner in service to others who might be contemplating a large OS event.
Reflections on the Evolution of Collective Wisdom: From the Experience of Spirited Work from 1999-2005
by Anne Stadler
For many of us — me included — the Spirited Work community was instrumental in moving our thinking from Open Space Technology as a good way to hold meetings to a philosophy and life practice. Anne shares her story of the experience.
by Anne Stadler
For many of us — me included — the Spirited Work community was instrumental in moving our thinking from Open Space Technology as a good way to hold meetings to a philosophy and life practice. Anne shares her story of the experience.
Journalism That Matters: A Continuing Story
What does it take to change a social system? Journalism that Matters is an initiative that began in 2000 and continues to gain momentum. Some points along the way:
What does it take to change a social system? Journalism that Matters is an initiative that began in 2000 and continues to gain momentum. Some points along the way:
Journalism that Matters: An Emerging Cultural Narrative
Published in the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Kosmos Journal
Published in the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of Kosmos Journal
More Resources for Opening Space
Doing an Open Space event – 2 page primer by Anne Stadler
Sometimes the best action after an open space is to do another one! Here’s a “quick reference guide” created by Anne Stadler.
Sometimes the best action after an open space is to do another one! Here’s a “quick reference guide” created by Anne Stadler.
The Role of the Open Space Facilitator by Michael Herman
Written years ago, Michael captured the practical tasks of getting ready.
Written years ago, Michael captured the practical tasks of getting ready.
Tools for Opening SpaceFrom a 2004 workshop on OST, I offer some tools to make life easier for every Open Space Practitioner.
Open Space Institute (US)
The Open Space Institute (US), along with other OSIs in the world, holds the space for open space. It is dedicated to: * Mutual support and connection * Mentoring and being mentored * Learning and Research It was created to grow the common experience of open space: that inspired behavior can be an everyday experience and that humanity is limited only by its perceptions of the possible.
The Open Space Institute (US), along with other OSIs in the world, holds the space for open space. It is dedicated to: * Mutual support and connection * Mentoring and being mentored * Learning and Research It was created to grow the common experience of open space: that inspired behavior can be an everyday experience and that humanity is limited only by its perceptions of the possible.
Open Space listserv
Join this community of practitioners to ask questions, tell stories and generally increase our collective understanding of Open Space.
Join this community of practitioners to ask questions, tell stories and generally increase our collective understanding of Open Space.
World Wide Open Space Web Site
This site has a wealth of resources on Open Space.
This site has a wealth of resources on Open Space.
Open Space World Map
OS has been used in more than 120 countries. Here’s the picture and some information on practitioners around the world.
OS has been used in more than 120 countries. Here’s the picture and some information on practitioners around the world.
Open Space Videos
Of the many videos available, these are my favorites.
Open Space Technology: Facilitation of a complex business issue
Mostly visual, it makes the process clear. (1:57)
Mostly visual, it makes the process clear. (1:57)
Art of Hosting – Open Space
Hear from participants and facilitators. (3:10)
Hear from participants and facilitators. (3:10)
Empowering Communities Through Conversation: How do entrepreneurship and diversity intersect?
Created by The Gazette Company, this video tells the story of an Open Space through the eyes of two reporters. (4:44)
Created by The Gazette Company, this video tells the story of an Open Space through the eyes of two reporters. (4:44)
U S West Open Space
Hear from Harrison Owen, creator of Open Space, and participants of a multi-day, 200-person meeting. (16:06)
Hear from Harrison Owen, creator of Open Space, and participants of a multi-day, 200-person meeting. (16:06)
Books
Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide,Third Edition by Harrison Owen, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2008.
The Change Handbook, Second Edition by Peggy Holman, Tom Devane, and Steven Cady, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007
Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity by Peggy Holman, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2010
