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

[Chris Corrigan]

The short answer is no. You do not need chairs. There are a million solutions to the million problems of the physical environment. You might need creativity, a few good minds and grace. But you don't need chairs! 

:)

Chris

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CHRIS CORRIGAN
Harvest Moon Consultants
www.chriscorrigan.com

Art of Hosting - Participatory Leadership and Social Collaboration, Bowen Island, BC November 11-14,2013

On 2013-07-30, at 5:49 PM, Pablo Villoch <pablo at glocalminds.com> wrote:

> 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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