DLOG750

Hosting Powerful Conversations: Introduction to World Cafe and Open Space Technology

Learn the theory and practice of two effective conversation-based methods for dialogue: World Café and Open Space Technology. Through a participatory process, you will identify powerful questions and the situations best suited to using these methods.

This workshop is available at the following time(s) and location(s):

Section Session(s) Date/time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration*
DLOG750-VA1137 1 Van Vince Verlaan
$300 Register

* You must be 19 or older.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of World Café and Open Space Technology
  • Determine the situations best suited to using World Café and Open Space Technology
  • Identify and ask powerful questions
  • Identify the pitfalls and promise of two techniques for sitting in circle, listening, learning, and opening space for dialogue and positive change

How will I learn?

  • Lectures
  • Class discussions and exercises
  • Recommended reading

Who should take this course?

This course is open to anyone who would like to learn more about hosting powerful, conversation-based methods for dialogue.

How will I be evaluated?

We will evaluate you based on your class participation.

Textbooks and learning materials

We will provide custom course materials.

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