Open Space Technology: The Right People in the Room

What is Open Space Technology or Open Space?

"Open Space Technology is one way to enable all kinds of people, in any kind of organization, to create inspired meetings and events. Over the last 30+ years, it has also become clear that opening space, as an intentional leadership practice, can create inspired organizations, where ordinary people work together to create extraordinary results with regularity. In Open Space meetings, events and organizations, participants create and manage their own agenda of parallel working sessions around a central theme of strategic importance, such as: What is the strategy, group, organization or community that all stakeholders can support and work together to create?" ~Michael Herman

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Why It Matters

Open Space enables organizations to tap into the collective wisdom of their people, regardless of title or position. By inviting everyone to have a voice in shaping the future, you build trust, engagement and shared ownership of outcomes.

Whether you're tackling a complex challenge, defining a strategy, or launching a new initiative, Open Space ensures you have the right people in the room and sets the stage for breakthrough thinking. With this training, you'll be ready to harness the power of Open Space to accelerate innovation and transformation in your organization.

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Who It's For

Team leaders and decision makers who want to generate innovative solutions and gain buy-in from all stakeholders
Organizations looking to break down silos, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and empower employees at all levels
Anyone seeking a proven framework for sparking meaningful conversations and driving positive change

What You'll Learn and Experience

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Open Space Technology through our uniquely structured program. We believe that true learning happens when you actively participate rather than passively listen. That's why we kick off with a dynamic, 2-day Open Space workshop on a topic of your choosing, guided by our seasoned facilitators.

During this immersive experience, you'll:

Gain firsthand knowledge of how Open Space unlocks collective wisdom and drives solutions
Witness the principles of self-organization and passion-driven leadership in action
Understand how to create the conditions for authentic engagement and collaboration
Experience the rapid convergence of ideas into strategies and action plans

Building on the momentum of the workshop, you'll dive into a full day of deep learning, where we unpack both the nuts and bolts of Open Space facilitation and the underlying mindset shifts required for success.

You'll gain:

Mastery of the core practices and techniques for designing and leading Open Space sessions
Insights into the psychology of passion, responsibility, and self-organization that make Open Space so powerful
Skills and confidence to introduce and facilitate Open Space in your own organization
An action plan for leveraging Open Space to tackle your most pressing challenges and opportunities

Our goal is to equip you with a comprehensive toolkit—practical guides, customizable templates, and proven facilitation strategies—so you can make Open Space an integral part of your organization's problem-solving and innovation arsenal.