Hello From Bill Warner & More About the MassTLC Innovation 2009 unConference

Sat Oct 3 18:01:02 PDT 2009

Brilliant, Kaliya!

Christine

Christine Whitney Sanchez
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On Oct 3, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Kaliya wrote:

I am going to write up a case study of what we did.

Travelling today, getting ready for Mondays health camp tomorrow.

Then prepping for 2 unconferences the following week.
Http://www.Kidzonline.us
Http://www.Readwriteweb.com/summit

Then it's the scala lift off in DC
Http://www.scalaliftoff.com

Internet identity workshop
Http://www.internetidentityworkshop.com

And she's geeky DC
Http://www.shesgeeky.org

Will find time though.

Kaliya
Http://www.unconference.net

On Oct 3, 2009, at 10:38 AM, Bill Warner <bill at warnerresearch.com>  
wrote:

> Hello Lisa, (and All)
>
> Actually, we did exactly what you suggest below: (in other words, we  
> had a full-on open space unconference led by Kaliya)
>
>> If you work your behind off to invite fabulous and interesting  
>> people (entrepreneurs, 'experts', diverse other kinds of thinkers)  
>> - you seed the pool for great conversations, sharing, learning and  
>> exploring to happen. Rather than put people together for a great  
>> one-on-one date, I would invite you to spend your energy on  
>> continuing to invite for diversity, trust the people, and the  
>> process - and let everyone post topics, questions, ideas they are  
>> passionate about. You might even invite folks to feel free to post  
>> in the form of a question if they wish to invite great thinking on  
>> some puzzle they are working on.
>
> This video from the 2008 event gives you an idea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJB73yOqVAw&feature=player_embedded 
> , as well as photos and background from the 2009 event.
>
>
>
> The open-space event worked fabulously well. Everyone posted,  
> everyone participated. Kaliya did a great job, just like last year.
>
> In addition to that, a big part of attracting the right people was  
> related to the "mini-unconference" that was offered to entrepreneurs  
> and fueled by our roster of volunteer experts.
>
> You're also right on the idea of "experts". This year we emphasized  
> that everyone is an expert, but some have volunteered to give two  
> hours of day directly to entrepreneurs in very small sessions.  
> (Hence the "mini-unconference). Below is a photo of an entrepreneur  
> choosing a one-on-one (they are 30 minutes). Each one of our  
> "volunteer experts" had a card they posted on this mini agenda wall.  
> (Where the agenda was simply one-on-ones). A second part of that  
> wall was for meetings at a table for five. The idea was to get  
> entrepreneurs and volunteer experts to get to know each other in an  
> intimate setting. Even more intimate than what the large open space  
> event typically delivers. And this worked so well! But, creating  
> this was the most work. We did let it self organize once the  
> structure was in place....in other words entrepreneurs and volunteer  
> experts found each other. That worked amazingly well also.
>
>
>
> Everything worked beautifully, and everyone loved the event. The one  
> on ones were a crucial part of the day. There were over 140 of these  
> little meetings, and they meant a lot to both parties. They also  
> established a personal connection that fueled the larger open space  
> event. In addition, there were about 30 meetings at tables for 5.  
> Those were also foundational, in that everyone really got to know  
> each other.
>
> By the way. Our volunteer experts took their commitment very  
> seriously. They knew that an entrepreneur (didn't know who) was  
> coming to the event expecting to get some time with them. This meant  
> we had almost no no-shows.
>
> Every year we tweak the design of the conference. Here's my  
> question: Can we create this one on one and small table meeting  
> energy without as much up-front work? Harrison chided me about all  
> the upfront work, and I accept the chide. On the other hand, it all  
> worked so well and followed (I think) open space principles on the  
> day-of. And remember, this was all designed with Kaliya's coaching  
> at every step, so we've had expert advice from the beginning. But  
> still... can we do this and more with less work next year?
>
> My blog has more information, tons of pictures, and video showing  
> the flying car folding its wings and an interview with the  
> inventor.  http://billwarner.posterous.com/
>
> -- Bill
>
>
>
>
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