[OSList] Do we really need chairs in Open Space?

[Pablo Villoch]

Dearest OS community,

I have been asked to co-host an Open Space next week where Chilean civil
society and NGOs will propose ideas to enrich the political programs for
the upcoming elections.

An unknown number of people could come.  Organizers estimate  around
300-500.
The venue is big enough.
The umbrella question is being destiled and refined.

In the organizing committee there is an argument about the convenience of
using chairs.
Some people feel attached to the almost untouchable sacred geometry of the
circle of chairs.
I personally believe that chairs are not an essential element of OST, while
people can self-organize and decide if they prefer to talk standing up, sit
on the ground...or even talk while talking.

That is why I take the courage to ask for help to the collective wisdom
present in this OS community.

What successful stories can you share of opening space without chairs?

What are the pros and cons of not using chairs in an Open Space?

In what ways can (un)availability of chairs be a barrier or opportunity to
unleash collective wisdom through self organization?

mountains of Love from the cold foggy Chilean winter.

Pablo
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