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Open Space Technology -- The Method
Pages 2 of 2 Timeline Communication and Development with Client / Sponsor
Meet, develop Dream TeamOverview discussionDesign / send out invitationReserve site, find out details
  • Theme discussed, developed, adjusted, revised
  • Ongoing review, strategy, analysis and improvement of who is being invited to represent the full system
  • Details for on-site preparation, room layout, food timing and style clarified
  • Materials list developed and adjusted; materials gathered
  • Computers (as appropriate) discussed and arranged for; newsroom process designed
  • Templates for notes-takers, convergence, sign-in, etc. developed / revised
  • Signage designed, madeRoles clarified, adjusted (including who says what when)
  • Ongoing email discussion with OSLIST colleagues, as needed, to discuss various elements, ideas and designs
  • OS event script developed, revised
  • Evaluation component considered
  • Convergence (if appropriate) designed, developed, revised
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  • Post-OS analysis
  • Distribution book of proceedings (if not done during OS, done within one or two weeks post-event)
  • Continuation mechanism for participants to gather across disciplines or organizational roles for action items; sponsor's ongoing communication with participants regarding action items, feedback, news, reconvening the group in Open Space for assessment, updates, continued work, emerging issues, sharing tasks

by Lisa Heft
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