SV: circles

[Thomas Herrmann]

Hi Kerry
I came to think of one circle I arrived at a few years ago.
I usually make a drawing in Power Point to show exactly where I want the
circle and the small groups. So I did this time. 
When I arrived at the venue everything was set up just according to my wish
but one detail. The chairs in the main circle of 60 chairs were facing
outwards! So good I am always prepared to be surprised! A good laugh, a
photo of the circle and then just turning them around.
I wonder who an opening would feel like if chairs are facing outward - hmm
quite strange I think, maybe the facilitator could walk outside - to be
seen... ;-)
Greetings
Thomas HErrmann

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Skickat: den 22 augusti 2007 08:55
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Ämne: circles

Hi

One of the great moments in Open Space is watching people enter the 
conference room and be taken back by seeing a circle of chairs without 
rows or tables.  It is that look of confusion and uncertainty which is 
priceless, especially when they try to figure out where to sit!

This configuration certainly marks a different event and gets people to 
anticipate something new.   The facilitator, of course, must ensure 
that the circle exists.  Venue people often have a problem dealing with 
circles.  You need to get there early, because you might find a 
semi-circle, a triangle, a square or a rectangle which must be 
reconfigured.  I once arrived at an event with no thing but folded 
chairs.

Cheers

Kerry
Edinburgh
www.openfutures.com

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