April 21, 2016 |

How do you build a circle of chairs for a large Open Space Event?

Full circleI recently returned from a large Open Space event for over 300 people. A lot of fun!

What made it interesting was that we had to do a room “turn-around” during the lunch break – in 45 minutes – where we took all the chairs from one area to use for building our circle of 300 chairs.

I know one of my good friends and Open Space colleagues Viv McWaters has been taking pics each time she arrives at a venue and there has been an interesting interpretation of a circle of chairs… but I digress… 

Working with just 3 people – we were able to build a circle of 310 chairs in just 30 minutes.

Here are the steps we followed.

 

Step 1: Ensure you have a large enough space — a basket ball stadium is perfect!

Step 2: Create the skeleton of the circle of chairs by setting up the north-south-east-west chairs and the associated layers of the circle.

Circle skeleton

 

As shown in this picture – the secret to building the circle of chairs is to imagine the four arcs of the circle – and where the starting points of these are – the North-South-East-West points of what will become the circle.

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When building a circle of chairs – you also will need to ensure that you have access points in and out of the circle. These walk-ways are crucially important when you have large numbers (ie 200 people+). It helps to pace out between the North-East/East-South/South-West/West-North arcs to ensure consistency of the circle.

Step 3: Place chairs around the arcs – one at a time … and …….

Completed circle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, it is more an oval of chairs…

 

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March 21, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #7 – with Bob Dick Exploring Action Learning and OST

Here’s our seventh in the weekly series of conversation starters exploring the connection between Open Space Technology and Action Learning and in particular WholeSale New England Patriots Jersey a quote from a NASA executive.

 

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March 13, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #6 — with Bob Dick exploring OST and Action Learning

Here’s the sixth Cheap Jerseys china in our weekly series of conversation starters – particularly exploring the value, power and spirit of Volunteerism in working towards effective change programs.

 

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March 7, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #5 — with Bob Dick exploring OST and Action Learning

Here’s the fifth in our weekly series of conversation starters around our program ofwholesale nfl jerseys from china Kickstarting Change that Lasts– An innovative program on integrating Open Space Technology and Action Learning:

 

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February 29, 2016 |

Announcing Public Workshop — OST and Action Learning

On April 12th and 13th 2016 Bob Dick and I will be hosting a 2 day workshop exploring the ways that Open Space Technology and Action Learning can work together to provide a powerful approach to creating momentum and follow through for initiatives within organisations or communities.wholesale nfl jerseys

Click here for more information including how to register.

If you’d like to register to join us for the popup conversations click here.

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February 29, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #4 — with Bob Dick exploring OST and Action Learning

Here’s the fourth in our weekly series of conversation starters around our program cheap jerseys of Kickstarting Change that Lasts– An innovative program on integrating Open Space Technology and Action Learning:

 

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February 29, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #3 — with Bob Dick exploring OST and Action Learning

Here’s the third in our weekly series of conversation starters around our program of http://www.clevelandbrownsjerseys.com Kickstarting Change that Lasts– An innovative program on integrating Open Space Technology and Action Learning:

 

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February 15, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #2 — with Bob Dick on Kickstarting Change that Lasts

Here’s the second in our weekly series of conversation starters around our program of Kickstarting Change that Lasts– An innovative program on integrating Open Space Technology and Action Learning: oaklandraideruniform

 

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February 15, 2016 |

Popup Conversation #1 — With Bob Dick on Kickstarting Change that Lasts

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As part of our 2 day program in Melbourne on April 12th and 13th — Kickstarting Change that Lasts: How to flatten hierarchies, cheap jerseys build relationships and get works done! Bob Dick and I are hosting a series of weekly popup conversations all about integrating Open Space Technology and Action Learning.

Click here for the first conversation starter.

 

 

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January 14, 2013 |

Next Open Space Workshop Training — Scheduled Wednesday 13th February

Looking for better outcomes around complex projects, stakeholder engagement, business planning or high performing teams?

To kick the new year of 2013 off Viv McWaters and I will be hosting a special public OST training program in Melbourne scheduled for wholesale nfl jerseys Wednesday 13th February.

cheap nfl jerseys We’ve been pretty creative with our offering – including some really great value too!

To read more click the link below:

http://openspacetrainingmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au/

There’s limited places.. and the early bird closes Friday 25th January so you’ll want to get in early if you want to secure your place…

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