Table of Contents; Preface to the Third Edition; Chapter I: Open Space Technology?; Chapter II: Preparation; Chapter III: Proceedings and the Electronic Connection; Chapter IV: Personal Preparation for Open Space; Chapter V: Site Preparation; Chapter VI: Creating Time and Space; Chapter VII: Holding Time and Space; Chapter VIII: Movement to Action; Chapter IX: Endings and New Beginnings; Chapter X: Follow-Up; Chapter XI: Unexpected Gifts: Leadership, Performance, Peace; Chapter XII: What Next?; Index; About the Author
Open Space Technology is a methodological tool that enables self-organizing groups of various sizes to deal with hugely complex issues in a very short period of time. Authored by the originator of Open Space Technology, this work presents a user's guide that details what needs to be done before, during, and after an Open Space event