Chapter II Preparation
So you have decided you want to try Open Space–the fact is, it is simple and easy to get started. Nevertheless, some careful preparation is necessary. Not the sort of preparation you may be used to, with months of committee meetings devoted to agenda development and participant selection. But preparation nonetheless.
Appropriateness
The first item to look at is the basic decision of whether to use Open Space Technology or not. In the wrong situation, OST may create more problems than it solves.
Open Space Technology is effective in situations where a diverse group of people must deal with complex and potentially conflicting material in innovative and productive ways. It is particularly powerful when nobody knows ...
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