What Is An Open Space?

In the video below, Stephen Silha, an Open Space facilitator, explains how the Open Space meeting method works, and how it was applied to the NewsTools2008 conference.

We’ll be reserving one hour on day two of Acts As Conference for an open space.

Open Space Overview

• Much like an unconference, people choose topics they would like to discuss
• Unlike an unconference, there are no formal presentations, rather people lead groups in topic discussions

Open Space Principles

1. Whoever comes is the right people
2. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
3. Whenever it starts is the right time
4. When it’s over, it’s over

Much like at an unconference, the law of two feet applies – if you want to leave, leave.