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Hi Thomas,<br><br>
Pondering your option of using the dining room. Would it be necessary to
break up the circle for lunch? Or could you leave the circle as it is and
just let people find a place to eat their lunch? You may have to tidy
things up a little bit for closing circle, but I assume there will be
plenty of time for that after lunch.<br><br>
Another thought is that it sounds like a few experiences I have had which
I dit not like very much. Of course I have too little information to
judge, but it sounds as if your client has everything booked and
organized and then, almost as an afterthought, suddenly realizes they
also need a facilitator, This is not my favorite type of client. In fact,
I try to keep them away. They tend not to take Open Space very seriously
and I have had a hard time working with them.<br><br>
So I was wondering if you are sure you want to get into this. Have you
checked their commitment to the principles of Open Space?<br><br>
Love<br><br>
Koos<br><br>
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Hi friends in Open Space<br>
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…<br>
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…<br>
<br>
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…?<br>
<br>
So, any experiences, ideas or just some cheering would be
appreciated<br>
<br>
Great to be in this new space with you!<br>
Best regards<br>
<br>
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