Table of Contents

Contents: Part One: Introduction to Large Group Processes?: What are large group processes?; What is the impact of large group processes?; How do large group processes work?; Why use a large group process?; The facilitator. Part Two: The Processes: Open space; Future search conference; Vision search; Strategy search; Giant mind mapping; The Perth process; Other processes; Looking at the past; Dealing with the present. Part Three: Appendices: Planning checklist for open space: sample invitation; Open space: logistics; Open space script; Reporting format; Future search: sample invitation; Future search: script; Future search: workbook; Vision search: sample invitation; Vision search: script; Vision search: workbook; Strategy search: sample invitation; Strategy search: workbook; Process notes; Bibliography.

Reviews

'How do you engage large groups of people in meaningful ways? Napuk and Palmer offer the fruits of their experience to answer this question. They've provided the materials they use in doing Open Space Technology, future search and their own adaptations of these powerful processes. If you're looking for guidance in effectively involving people, take a look at these clearly documented road maps.' Peggy Holman, co-editor, The Change Handbook: Group Methods for Shaping the Future 'The complexity and sublety of facilitating large group events requires considerable skill as well as effort. This manual acts as a virtual mentor as well as a resource pack and is a commendable addition to the literature. It is particularly suitable for change consultants, facilitators and conference organisers.' ITOL Website 'I like this new loose-leaf manual for a variety of reasons. First, I identify with the democratic values of large group interventions. Second, such interventions support a view of the change process that I believe to be accurate and effective. Third, the authors deal with the subject matter in an easily accessible and digestible way.' People Management