OPEN SPACE
SPACES:
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Seating
capacity (which is stated assuming theatre style seating) double the
anticipated size of the group.
For example, if 60 are expected, look for a seating capacity of 120
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Unobstructed
wall space large enough to hold the agenda, with room for the news room.
Estimate of 15-20 feet for 20 sessions.
·
Sufficient
break-out space
Figure 1/3 of the people will post sessions, so 60 people with time for
2 sessions will require about 10 spaces that will hold about 6-10 people each)
The calculation: 60 people/3 = 20 sessions; 20/2 = 10 per time period
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Permission
to use tape on the walls
·
If
computers will be used for notes, adequate access to electricity
·
Setting
conducive to good conversation
Nice
to have:
·
Natural
light
·
Convenient
rest room locations
·
The
more square-shaped the room, the better
·
Adequate
space for registration table, food
Developed by Peggy
Holman