Let’s Run An Unconference!Marlies van Dijk + Ajay Puri#QFUnconference | @tweetvandijk @masalapuri

Wikipedia

But the "magic" is not Open Space Technology, but rather the force that

underlies it – the power of self

organization.

Harrison Owen

Traditional Unstructured/Open Space

Agenda is pre-set Participants set the agendaExpert driven Driven by the “pitcher” – no

expertPPT driven /Panels Discussion based

People around table or behind

Sitting in a circle with no table

All presentations and room spoken for

Encouraged to strike up an impromptu group discussion

Committee planned Participant drivenInformation /Workshop Connection to Action

Sit through the session (at all cost)

Law of 2 feet. Find the right conversation.

• Write your idea/question on a piece of paper and add your name

• Come and pitch it! (1 minute time line)• You will be given a “circle” to meet!

Facilitator Training

• First names only• Step up and step back• Monologues• Circular arguments• Conversations that won’t end

Best facilitators: gentle nudgers who are adaptive in style

Postcard: A way to record at each conversation

Thank you! Keep in touch

Marlies van Dijk@tweetvandijkMarlies.vandijk@albertahealthservices.ca

Ajay Puri@masalapuriajay@changemakersvan.com

Resources

• http://www.openspaceworld.com/index.htm• www.changemakersvan.com • Videos!– Introduction from Marlies and Ajay – What's an Unconference? https://

youtu.be/yRp1XtOobDc– 7 Tips in Hosting An Engaging Unconference https://

youtu.be/iFCiOVVOEPE– How to Run an Unconference https

://youtu.be/rktd0nhV-mU