[OSList] "open space principles applied to a social/business networking mixer"

[Jeff Aitken]

thanks Jennifer! as this post started with a request on the 'open
space technology' page on facebook, i hope you don't mind that i
reposted it there for Gio the asker to read (just using your first
name)

Jeff

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Jennifer Hurley <jlhurley at hfadesign.com> wrote:
> You might be interested in the time-lapse set of photos that show just
> such an event here:
> http://tacticalurbanismsalon.com/
>
> This event was a bit longer, 1pm - 6pm, and included Pecha Kucha
> presentations in the beginning, and then 2 rounds of OST-style
> discussions. I call it OST-style because the sessions were short (45
> minutes), and there was no formal closing. The intent was for people to
> discuss ideas and potential Tactical Urbanism actions, based on projects
> and examples showcase during the pecha kucha portion. It was a big hit -
> people really enjoyed it and appreciated the discussion portion, but I
> don't know if any particular actions will come out of it.
>
> Jennifer Hurley
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> On 4/29/12 2:39 PM, "Jeff Aitken" <r.jeff.aitken at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Here's a question posted by Gio to the 'Open Space Technology"
>>facebook page. If you have any ideas I'll post them to that page.
>>
>>
>>Does anyone have a link to a video showing or a written piece
>>explaining how open space principles were applied to a social/business
>>networking mixer, where time and space are limited (2-3 hours in a
>>loungy setting)?
>>
>>Basically, some type of event that is a hybrid between a networking
>>mixer and OST, with the purpose of fostering an environment where
>>people can quickly find others with similar passions and even
>>start/work on projects together during the event (to be continued at
>>another time and place when the event is over).
>>
>>Also, what type of invitations are most effective for this type of
>>event (that generally does not have a specific topic/theme, other than
>>being about the mixing and mingling of people that belong to a similar
>>business sector)?
>>
>>Thanks! Gio
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