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 agenda

Expert driven Driven by the “pitcher” – no

expert

PPT 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 driven

Information /Workshop Connection to Action

Sit through the session (at all

cost)

Law of 2 feet. Find the right

conversation.

Burning Question

Postcard: A way to record at each conversation

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the

rational mind is a faithful servant. We have

created a society that honors the servant and

has forgotten the gift.

Albert Einstein

Resources

• http://www.openspaceworld.com/index.htm

• www.changemakersvan.com

Thank you! Keep in touch

Marlies van Dijk

@tweetvandijk

Marlies.vandijk@albertahealthservices.ca

Ajay Puri

@masalapuri

ajay@changemakersvan.com

A good question has …

• “How can we…”

• No solution in the question

• Status quo is not an option any more

• Big goal that is open enough for different solutions to emerge

• Many elements that influence the problem

WICKED

• 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

Our Burning Question?

Q1: How do you truly engage frontline staff in change?

Q2: How do you create a culture where people are free to try new things?

Q3: How do you find untapped energy in your workforce?

What do you want to add?