1. The Market Place – an Example of Using Synergy Effects
Wilfried Jacobs
DWD-Meteorological Training Center
Am DFS-Campus 4
D – Langen
Germany
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2. Moderation technique: Open Space
Introduced by Harrison Owen (USA) 1985
Purpose:
To elaborate aspects of an extensive topic by a few or many people within a short time in order to create an atmosphere of departure
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3. Phases
Anyone of you can propose an aspect yielding a group that deals with it
This person should take responsibility. (If you have problems with that facilitators are available for help.)
The aspects will be noted
Groups for the different aspects will be formed
The groups will work self-organized and each facilitator will document the results
The results will be hanged-up in order make it visibile for all
Summary and conclusions, additionally possible a „microphone-round“
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4. 2 minutes for you to find aspects: Please discuss with your neighbour
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5. If you need help: Proposals for some aspects
How can we get help from others when needed, e.g. how to describe your wishes?
What help or collaboration could you use most for training development? What help or collaboration are you willing you offer, perhaps in trade?
What is the best way to offer to help, e.g. useful training content, expertise, resources, review of content or plans, etc.?
What formalities should be or might be a part of establishing a collaboration?
How could the WMO Global Campus help to facilitate collaboration among trainers?
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