Liberating Structures

Liberating Structures: Foray into the new frontiers of meetings

Challenging the status quo of meetings, Liberating Structures bring greater meaning and magic to conventional formats for meeting, teaching, or training. Research shows how much we need fresh thinking around how we meet with greater purpose, and how we can do so in such a way that everyone participates fully and equally, where action, listening, and appreciation elicit everyone’s very best thinking. Liberating Structures redefine the basics of meeting ‘microstructures’, offering design and techniques that can be mixed and matched. Easy to master, and utterly inclusive, it is hard to go back to traditional meetings after experiencing Liberating Structures.

What you gain: After the workshop, you will be completely autonomous to immediately start using several of the 33 Liberating Structures techniques. For beginners, the techniques of 1-2-4-all, Troika consulting; Impromptu Networking; Triz; and Seen, Heard, Respected will be among techniques on the menu.

Who should attend? Trainers, facilitators, managers/team leaders, teachers, project managers… anyone who wants to make meetings matter.

What format is used? These in person workshops have virtually no presentations. A short introduction to each technique is provided and immediately practised, with time for exchange and questions. Online sessions may also be offered occasionally.

What is the length? Each session lasts for 3 hours, with interval breaks and breathers. Coffee and snacks are provided. COVID-19 regulations will be applied as necessary for these in-person sessions.

What languages are used? Separate sessions for English speakers and French speakers are available. Additional languages can be requested for groups.