Knowledge Cafe
A process whereby a set of topics are discussed in an open format by breaking participants into small groups for a short period of time. Its open format doesn't require small groups to present back to the larger group and the event may result in nothing but knowledge.Birds of a Feather
A self-organizing conversation that resembles a cocktail party.Lightning Talk
Participants present to the group for a short period of time, typically around 5 minutes.Speed Geeking
Short presentations that are conducted in small groups. For example, 12 presentations that occur concurrently at 12 tables.Fishbowl
A conversation between four to five people in a circle surrounded by an audience in a larger circle. In some cases, there is a way for participants to enter and leave the conversation.Backchannel
The process of using a communication tool such as social media to discuss the event as it proceeds.Charrette
Giving participants a problem to solve and allowing them to self-organize to create working solutions. Participants might also define the problem.| Overview: Unconference | ||
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Definition | A meeting that is driven by participants often leaving the format open such that it evolves as opposed to being preplanned. | |
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