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MENTAL MODEL · M9396

Open Space Technology

Open Space Technology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A meeting format without a preset agenda. Based on the 'Four Principles' and the 'Law of Two Feet' (if you are neither learning nor contributing in a place, use your two feet to go elsewhere), participants initiate topics and discuss in small groups. Scaffolding role: passion-driven agenda. Instead of forcing everyone to discuss topics they are not interested in, let those who truly care discuss what they truly care about. Trust the power of self-organization.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Passion-driven agenda. Instead of forcing everyone to discuss topics they are not interested in, let those who truly care discuss what they truly care about. Trust the power of self-organization.

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Anchor fast decisions

Open Space Technology (OST) is a self-organizing meeting method: only the theme and time-space are set, and participants initiate topics and form discussion groups themselves, suitable for complex issues that require diverse voices.

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