See the following
links for information on
participative meeting processes & methodologies other than
Open Space Technology:
* appreciativeinquiry.cwru.edu
Appreciative Inquiry is both a meeting and an approach
to organizational life searching for the best in people, their
organizations, and the world around them. Developed by David
Cooperrider and Diana Whitney,
the Appreciative Inquiry Commons offers a wealth of materials
for self-development and connections to people using the Appreciative
Inquiry approach.
Join
the Appreciative Inquiry List Serve online,
or send an email
with 'help' in the subject line or body. For additional support,
contact the List
Manager.
*
www.axelrodgroup.com
The Conference Model® was the original method of
large system change using integrated conferences, walkthrough
to implementation, simple commitments and supporting mechanisms.
Developed by Emily and Dick Axelrod.
* Dialogue
is a method that enables the suspension of roles long enough for
people to really listen to and with one another. Doing so affects
change of consciousness, and organizational transformation. It
was developed by Glenna Gerard and Linda Ellinor and the Berkana
Institute.
* www.futuresearch.net
Future Search was developed by Marv Weisbord and Sandra
Janoff. Future search assists participants to find their common
ground and then to develop plans for the future based on this
common ground. Conferences are generally for about 75 people.
* Search
Conference was developed by Fred and Merrelyn Emery.
This methodology usually works with about 25 people. It is designed
for the group to develop strategic goals and action plans, and
based on open-systems theory.
* www.theworldcafe.com
World Café was developed by Juanita Brown, and
is based on the benefits of conversation for working with systems
and shaping the future.
