Open Spaces at conferences, what's your take? 44
I’m the host for an open space this year at Agile Testing Days 2010, Berlin (October 4th – 7th, the open space being the 7th). I’ve attended a few open spaces and I have some ideas on what the role of host might entail.
But, I know I’m better at collecting requirements than sourcing them, so what have you experienced that worked. What has not worked. Any advice you want to give me?
Please help me better understand what I can do to facilitate a successful open space.
What questions should I be asking?
Do you think having a few things scheduled up front in one room, and several unscheduled rooms left to be determined October 4th – 6th, through a a mix if you will, is an OK thing to do, or should what happens be left completely open?
Or, leave everything completely open until the 7th, then start with the “traditional” introductions and let the agenda form then an there?
I’m aware of a few models of open spaces. What I really want to know is, what works for you.