The World Café
Agenda Introduction to The World Café Methodology The Future of OD Café Wrap Up
The Future of OD Café
Café Process There are four rounds of conversation Each round is 15 minutes long You will begin at your home table One person volunteers to act as the Host Hostess and remains at the home table All other participants will travel for rounds 2 & 3 Travelers return to their Home Table for the final round 4
Café Roles Host/ Hostess Traveler Remains and welcomes newcomers to their tables Briefly shares the main ideas from the prior conversation Encourages others to link and build using ideas from their previous conversations. Traveler From their home table, moves separately to a different table for round two Carry key ideas and themes into their new conversations
The World Café
Round One As an OD professional, what intrigues you about the emerging changes in organizations and society?
Preparing for Round Two Hosts / Hostesses to remain at home table and welcome newcomers Travelers move to a different table
Round Two
Round Two What is your perception of the long-term effects of these changes on the field and practice of Organization Development?
Preparing for Round Three Hosts / Hostesses to remain at home table and welcome newcomers Travelers move to a different table
Round Three
Round Three What could be the unique offer of the OD practitioner in the future?
Preparing for Round Four Travelers return to their home tables
Round Four
Round Four As practitioners and members of the Houston OD Network, what part do we want to play in shaping the future of Organization Development?
Collective Sharing What has been most significant about the exploration of the next evolution of OD?
Resources www.theworldcafe.com The World Café: Shaping Our Future Through Conversations That Matter by Juanita Brown and David Isaacs, Berrett Koehler, 2005. Nancy.Couch@Shell.com
Café Design Principles Set The Context Create Hospitable Space Explore Questions That Matter Encourage Everyone’s Contribution Connect Diverse Perspectives Listen Together for Insights Share Collective Discoveries