I’m delighted to have organized, hosted and facilitated the World Open Space on Open Technology gathering in Istanbul in November 2024
“World Open Space on Open Space” (WOSonOS) is an event that brings together practitioners and enthusiasts of Open Space Technology from around the world to share experiences, learn from each other and explore new applications and developments in the field. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to fully experience an innovative method for self organization as well as to exchange insights, share best practices and collaborate on issues of global significance. Open Space Technology (OST) is a dynamic and innovative approach to meeting facilitation and problem solving that enables self-management.
Developed by organizational development consultant Harrison Owen in the late 1980s, OST has since been widely recognised and applied in a variety of fields. Based on the need for effective, agile, resilient and participatory ways of working, OST has been adopted in many fields such as business, non-governmental organizations, education, urban planning, public administration, community development and the arts. In a way, the method is the assurance that working methods with the mentioned qualities do not remain on paper due to its structure that offers equal participation to everyone and does not allow any manipulation. In addition, it is a prerequisite for sustainability as it ensures a holistic approach.