Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking.
It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas that can, at first, seem a bit crazy. Some of these ideas can be crafted into original, creative solutions to a problem, while others can spark even more ideas. This helps to get people unstuck by “jolting” them out of their normal ways of thinking.
Open Space Technology is a workshop design tool to use when situations include a diverse group of people who must deal with complex, and potentially conflicting material in innovative and productive ways. With Open Space, people tend to be creative, synergistic and self-motivated. It is a facilitation method in which people can identify specific issues on a given topic, self-select into discussion groups, and work with the issue with people also concerned with that issue.
What to expect
In this session, participants will learn and participate in a group discussion technique called Open Space Technology. This is a tested approach to the enhancement of group effectiveness. It can be used with groups of 5 to 500.
Outcomes
There are several desired outcomes from an Open Space event.
- The issues that are most important to people will get discussed.
- The issues raised will be addressed by the participants best capable of getting something done about them.
- All of the most important ideas, recommendations, discussions, and next steps will be documented in a report.
- When sufficient time is allowed, the report contents will be prioritized by the group.
- Participants will feel engaged and energized by the process.
Mechanisms
- a broad, open invitation which articulates the purpose of the meeting;
- participants’ chairs arranged in a circle;
- a “bulletin board” of issues and opportunities posted by participants;
- a “marketplace” with many break-out spaces that participants move freely between, learning and contributing as they “shop” for information and ideas;
- a “breathing” or “pulsation” pattern of flow, between plenary and small-group breakout sessions.
If you want this Brainstorming Using Open Space Technology Training for your team, call us today at 8459 9603 or email your inquiries at information@exeqserve.com