Methods meets practise

The first generation of whole systems practitioners broke new ground by “getting the whole system in the room” in previously unheard of numbers to participate in creating their own answers.  Methodologies to support the creation of containers where diverse perspectives could lead to new collective intelligence emerged.

Some of these methodologies are Open Space Technology, World cafe, Circle and Appreciative Inquiry. 

The current generation of hosts are learning to mix and match these practices increative and effective ways. As seasoned practitioners from different practice traditions meet and learn from each other and their work in the world a new form of collaborative learning is becoming apparent.