let's run an unconference!
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Let’s Run An Unconference!Marlies van Dijk + Ajay Puri#QFUnconference | @tweetvandijk @masalapuri
Wikipedia
But the "magic" is not Open Space Technology, but rather the force that
underlies it – the power of self
organization.
Harrison Owen
Traditional Unstructured/Open Space
Agenda is pre-set Participants set the agendaExpert driven Driven by the “pitcher” – no
expertPPT driven /Panels Discussion based
People around table or behind
Sitting in a circle with no table
All presentations and room spoken for
Encouraged to strike up an impromptu group discussion
Committee planned Participant drivenInformation /Workshop Connection to Action
Sit through the session (at all cost)
Law of 2 feet. Find the right conversation.
• Write your idea/question on a piece of paper and add your name
• Come and pitch it! (1 minute time line)• You will be given a “circle” to meet!
Facilitator Training
• First names only• Step up and step back• Monologues• Circular arguments• Conversations that won’t end
Best facilitators: gentle nudgers who are adaptive in style
Postcard: A way to record at each conversation
Thank you! Keep in touch
Marlies van [email protected]@albertahealthservices.ca
Ajay Puri@[email protected]
Resources
• http://www.openspaceworld.com/index.htm• www.changemakersvan.com • Videos!– Introduction from Marlies and Ajay – What's an Unconference? https://
youtu.be/yRp1XtOobDc– 7 Tips in Hosting An Engaging Unconference https://
youtu.be/iFCiOVVOEPE– How to Run an Unconference https
://youtu.be/rktd0nhV-mU