Hi Don. Yes, sounds like mission impossible but I'd say definitely think about it.
A couple of weeks ago I was involved in three discrete Open Spaces at a big health service conference, each lasting 60 minutes. All three of them went just fine. Timings: 5 mins: Welcome and briefing 5 mins: Convenors wrote session title on big sheet of paper and made very brief announcement. Each of the three Open Spaces produced six sessions, despite total numbers varying from 35 to 70 people. 5 mins: Convenors hold up their papers, people gather round their chosen convenors then move chairs into small circles. (Yes, we did the whole thing in one big exhibition hall) 40 mins: Open Space (announcement to start wrapping up after 35 mins) 5 mins: Go round with microphone to get very brief reports and feedback. Total: 60 minutes. During the 40 minutes of Open Space the groups created handwritten reports and 'three key messages' sheets. Fortunately the whole thing was done in English. Hope this helps. Send me an email if you need more info. Warm wishes, Martin Leith ******* Martin Leith Chairman The Innovation Agency Limited 34-36 St George's Road Brighton BN2 1ED United Kingdom Phone: +44 1273 605061 Fax: +44 1273 605043 email (general): welc...@theinnovationagency.com Website: http://www.theinnovationagency.com Martin's mobile: +44 7808 773713 Martin's email: martinle...@theinnovationagency.com Martin's PA: Maria Canney, mariacan...@theinnovationagency.com
