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.

Section Sessions Dates Time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration*
DLOG750-VA1127 1 - Fri Oct 19, 2012
9 am–4:30 pm Van Chris Corrigan $300 Individual course registration opens July 16

*You must be 19 or older.

This course is part of the following program(s):

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.