32 people came to the Bracknell Leisure Centre on the 22nd of April to discuss the big question posed above.  It was the theme for a day run using the Open Space Technology process for running large meetings without an agenda.

 

5 minute video of the day

Will appear here when ready

There was a buzz in the room from the off and after the initial trepidation of encountering Open Space the meeting was off the a flying start with six discussions proposed for the first round.  The attendees successfully whittled this down to four and twelve discussion had been proposed in total.

 
     John Durrant announces his discussion.

A private club OMD 01 for the discussions to continue

By the end of the day everyone who spoke said they were pleased with the day and there had been 12 discussions on a wide range of topics as can be seen in the menu.

The meeting was interested in having more meetings of this nature.

08.00 Access to rooms

08.00 - 09.45  Set up rooms

09.00 Refreshments available

09.00 – 09.45  Arrivals & Registration

10.00 Welcome  (Steven Healey)

10.05 Open Space Briefing (Andrew Wilcox)

10.35 Offer sessions

10.50 Sign up for sessions

11.00 Refreshments available

11.15 First round of Discussions

12.30 Buffet lunch  

13.15 Second round of Discussions

13.15 Refreshments available

14.20 Third round of Discussions

15.25 Closing Session – Back in circle

16.00 End