<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>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! </div><div><br></div><div>:)</div><div><br></div><div>Chris<br><br><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">-- </span><div>CHRIS CORRIGAN</div><div>Harvest Moon Consultants</div><div><a href="http://www.chriscorrigan.com">www.chriscorrigan.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><a href="http://aohrivendell.withtank.com/" target="_blank"><b>Art of Hosting - Participatory Leadership and Social Collaboration</b>, Bowen Island, BC</a> November 11-14,2013</span><br></div></div><div><br>On 2013-07-30, at 5:49 PM, Pablo Villoch <<a href="mailto:pablo@glocalminds.com">pablo@glocalminds.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><p>Dearest OS community,</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>An unknown number of people could come. Organizers estimate around 300-500.<br>
The venue is big enough.<br>
The umbrella question is being destiled and refined.</p>
<p>In the organizing committee there is an argument about the convenience of using chairs.<br>
Some people feel attached to the almost untouchable sacred geometry of the circle of chairs.<br>
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.</p>
<p>That is why I take the courage to ask for help to the collective wisdom present in this OS community.</p>
<p>What successful stories can you share of opening space without chairs?</p>
<p>What are the pros and cons of not using chairs in an Open Space?</p>
<p>In what ways can (un)availability of chairs be a barrier or opportunity to unleash collective wisdom through self organization?</p>
<p>mountains of Love from the cold foggy Chilean winter.</p>
<p>Pablo</p>
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