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OpenSpace-Online Real-Time Methodology |
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For More Information: OpenSpace-Online GmbH—The Power ofPeople, www.OpenSpace-Online.com
Purpose:
To enable a (r)evolutionary global “do-it-yourself” dimension of collaborative excellence and sustainable development in economy, society, politics and education across distance.
Outcomes:
• High level of co-creative excellence among many
• New ideas and agreements for next steps
• Results reported quickly on topics that really matter
• High commitment which sustains continued work
• Savings in travel costs,time,and natural resources
• Increased competencies to initiate and facilitate change
• Complementary synergies between different methods and activities (on-line and face-to-face)
When to Use:
• When groups or organizations are facing important questions or urgent issues and people are separated by distance
• When highly productive, liberated and joyful real-time collaboration is desired
• When immediately reported results and sustainable further work is important
When Not to Use:
• Participants have no access to the Internet
• IT policies do not allow quick software installation
• The meeting agenda is already fixed and organizers want to play a dominant role during the event
• No trust that the right people will show up
Number of Participants:
• 5–125
• Parallel meetings are possible
Types of Participants:
• Decentralized learning, interest, project, citizen, research, customer, stakeholder, network, and community groups
Typical Duration:
• Preparation: 1 hour–ongoing
• Real-time conference: 2–8 hours
• Follow-up: 1 hour—ongoing
Brief Example:
An international marketing and sales company uses OpenSpace-Online with trainers, seminar groups, sales managers, and project leaders for diverse activities (e.g., ongoing project and team development, pre-meetings, and follow-ups of face-to-face activities).
Historical Context:
Created by Gabriela Ender (1999–2002) and supporting people after 30
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