‘The most useful part of the meeting was the discussion in the coffee break.' Have you ever felt like that after a meeting?
Open Space Technology works like one long coffee break. It's an unusual but highly effective way of getting people to work together because:
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all participants are invited to define the agenda and convene a session on the issue they feel is important |
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participants are then free to choose the sessions they want to attend and contribute to |
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participants are passionate about the issues being discussed. |
The Greece Open Space event took place in Athens between 23–25 May 2008. The theme of the event was Arts for Social Inclusion.
Delegates had the opportunity to:
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discuss ways of being able to ensure that the arts and culture sector embraces all sections of society |
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be part of an international networking event – enabling participants to build networks of influence across the region and in the UK, and in their own area of professional interest |
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experience a unique and innovative method of working – Open Space Technology |
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be inspired by art relevant to the theme of social inclusion. |
