開放空間論壇　Open Space Technology

開放空間效益？

　Deliverables Results of Open Space Meeting
　開放空間會帶來的成效：

Every single issue that anybody cares about enough to raise will be "on the table".
與會者足夠關心的每一個議題都將會被攤在檯面上
All issues will receive as much discussion as people care to give them.
所有的問題都可以得到人們希望的程度之討論
All discussion will be captured in a book, and made available to the participants.
所有的討論都會被紀錄下來並收編成冊，讓每一位參與者都擁有。
All issues will be prioritized.
所有的問題會找出優先順序
Related issues will be converged.
所有相關的問題都會被彙整
Responsibility will be taken for next step actions.
接下來的行動都會被擔起責任

~By Harrison Owen 何理森‧歐文　　　　　

　Other Benefits of Open Space (what might happen)
　開放空間其他可能的益處：

Cost efficient method for engaging medium to large sized groups in collective transformation.
它是一種符合成本效益的團體轉變的方法特別是中到大型的團隊。
Unleashes pent up passion.
釋放禁錮的熱情
Enough structure to release creativity and freedom.
剛好足夠的架構以釋放創造力與自由
An opportunity for revival of organization’s spirit.
重新喚醒組織的精神
It is easy to prepare.
容易準備
It can work for any size of group.
任何大小的團隊都適合
In Open Space, without exception, I have witnessed that people demonstrate the ability to listen and truly consider other people’s perspectives
在開放空間會議當中，我屢屢目睹人們展現傾聽的能力並且真正考慮其他人的觀點。
The insight to recognize and accept the solution that best serves the whole
能夠體認並接受對整個團隊最好的解答
The generating and contributing of ideas that are greater than oneself
產生並且貢獻大於小我的想法
The knowledge and attitude that there is always a solution
「總是有解答」的知識與態度
The concern for all aspects of life
考量生命各個層面
The confidence to discuss mindfully, thoughtfully
能夠有信心地去詳細、透徹的討論
Clear of personal agendas
沒有個人檯面下的想法
The capability to work in unity toward a common goal
能夠邁向一個共同的目標的工作能力
The grace to communicate with respect.
能夠以尊重去溝通的優雅態度

　~From other practitioners其他引導師提供的　　　

　WHAT is the Time Constraint for an Open Space Meeting
　開放空間會議的時間限制為何？：

With different time allowance, you can achieve different degree of results: 在不同的時間條件之下你可以得到以下幾種不同的結果：

Half day: quick brainstorming
半天：快速的腦力激盪
One day: Deep discussion with some next steps
一天：深層的討論，可談到一些接下來的行動步驟
Two days: Deep exploration of the theme with some action plans and a full book of proceedings
兩天：針對主題有深刻的探討，形成一些行動計劃以及一本完整的討論報告
Two and a half day: Complete exploration of theme with action plans, book of proceedings and deeper buy in by participants.
兩天半：針對主題完整的探索，形成行動方案、一本討論報告書以及參與者深層的認同。