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

Tue Jul 30 20:22:56 PDT 2013

Dear Pablo:

First of all congratulations for the transcendental Open Space that you're on the verge to realize, I would love to know more about it and the possibilities to be one of the participants (only if it is easy, of course).

I'm agree with the opinion of Lisa and Chris, but the pre work considerations that Lisa tells us makes much sense for me.

In my experience I remember that my very first two big Open Space (120 persons each) that were both held in May 2002, in the city of La Serena with a public sanity organization, both the opening circle and the closing one was without chairs with people standing up. And even I have never asked before the event if that could be an issue for them, nobody tells me that has been a negative aspect during or after the event.

But for the group work there were all the chairs that it could be necessary. Just how I remember it now, the reason for this was that in this manner the space of the main salon was better.

In the next link you can download the complete story in English about this experience: https://app.box.com/s/866ff6118469f3e4f9dd 

All the best,

Juan Luis

De: oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] En nombre de Chris Corrigan
Enviado el: martes, 30 de julio de 2013 21:02
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Asunto: Re: [OSList] Do we really need chairs in Open Space?

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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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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