Open Space Technology

The purpose of open space technology is to create a system for participation and democracy, to do strategic plans, to develop new products and services, to solve complex problem, build multidisciplinary networks. The open space means to take away hinders in order to facilitate engaged persons to take responsibility for matters they are concerned with. This method is especially suitable when the issue being discussed is complicated and nobody knows the answer. It is also important that the participants are engaged and committed and that they represent diversity. The process in open space is self-organising and democratic. Groups are formed in relation to interest areas and each group report, prioritise, and plan for how they should continue their work.