[OSList] Large group small main room

[Michelle Cooper]

Hello Thomas

0ne of my colleagues had a similar experience
and they just all sat on the
floor and it worked well if not ideally
however it was youth
not sure about
the demographics of your group. I have done a standing opening and closing
circle for a WPPF meeting when the room space did not accommodate a circle
of chairs. We actually moved outside to a large deck so we could do that and
people really enjoyed the different body disposition – especially when there
was much sitting the rest of the day.

So, a combination of sitting and standing – use the chairs to create the
circle and have people stand around it seems like a good possible solution
.

Michelle

 

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[mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Herrmann
Sent: April-05-11 6:29 PM
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Subject: [OSList] Large group small main room

 

Hi friends in Open Space

I have a challenge coming on. A group want to use OST for a meeting, they
have booked a space and expect maybe 100 participants. The challenge is that
the main room – if we can’t be outside which you normally know the day
before or so even if it’s late summer
that’s how it is in Sweden


Well, the main room is about 10*10 meters which is too little BUT I want to
give it a go (they cannot change location, they say). There is lots of space
for break outs and maybe maybe we can even find another solution for the
main circles – the dining area – if we can find somewhere else to dine/or
break the circle during lunch might be another solution. Anyhow – I will
have to go and explore different opportunities
. Hmmm seems I find some
possible solutions while writing


 

Anyhow, my question is – has anyone any experiences of a similar situation,
where people are really crammed in the main room. I am thinking about
inviting those who can, to stand during the opening, and maybe give 60
persons a chair in two circles – which gives a little space at the agenda
wall
 A little more chaos than normal, but it should work
 Or have cushions
as an inner circle
?

 

So, any experiences, ideas or just some cheering would be appreciated

 

Great to be in this new space with you!

Best regards

 

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