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Large Group Interventions. Tools for Innovation. Angelo John Lewis. Large Group Methods for Creating the future. Principles:. Participant – not consultant – driven Involves the whole system: internal and external Foster vision, energy and commitment from all.
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Large Group Interventions Tools for Innovation Angelo John Lewis
Large Group Methods for Creating the future Principles: Participant – not consultant – driven Involves the whole system: internal and external Foster vision, energy and commitment from all
Organization Development Strategies for System-Wide Change Barbara Benedict Bunker and Billie T. Alban, Large Group Interventions
Method #1: Open Space Technology • Used to gather diverse opinions • 5 – 1,000 participants, over 1 – 5 days • Participants create the agenda • Meetings proceedings can be captured instantly in a book Ideal Conditions: A real issue or concern High-level of complexity High level of diversity Real or potential conflict High level urgency
Method #2: Participatory Strategic Planning • Participatory – not top down – strategic planning process • 1-3 day process • Four Step Process: • Create practicable group vision • Explore underlying contradictions • Create strategic directions to address contradictions • Create implementation plan
Method #3: Group Assessment Method • Can be used for virtually any purpose, from team building to strategic planning • Group generates data together as a team • Best for groups under 100 • Cost effective and less labor intensive than traditional team building • Process is fast and energizing
20+ Years Experience Wide range of clients Clients: Verizon US Dept. of Commerce NJ Dept of Community Affairs Rockefeller Foundation Many Schools and Universities About Me
Meeting Management and Facilitation Team and Community Building Clients: Verizon US Dept. of Commerce NJ Dept of Community Affairs Rockefeller Foundation Principle Focus
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