See the following links for information on participative meeting processes & methodologies other than Open Space Technology:

* appreciativeinquiry.cwru.edu
Appreciative Inquiry is both a meeting and an approach to organizational life searching for the best in people, their organizations, and the world around them. Developed by David Cooperrider and Diana Whitney, the Appreciative Inquiry Commons offers a wealth of materials for self-development and connections to people using the Appreciative Inquiry approach.

Join the Appreciative Inquiry List Serve online, or send an email with 'help' in the subject line or body. For additional support, contact the List Manager.

* www.axelrodgroup.com
The Conference Model® was the original method of large system change using integrated conferences, walkthrough to implementation, simple commitments and supporting mechanisms. Developed by Emily and Dick Axelrod.

* Dialogue is a method that enables the suspension of roles long enough for people to really listen to and with one another. Doing so affects change of consciousness, and organizational transformation. It was developed by Glenna Gerard and Linda Ellinor and the Berkana Institute.

* www.futuresearch.net
Future Search was developed by Marv Weisbord and Sandra Janoff. Future search assists participants to find their common ground and then to develop plans for the future based on this common ground. Conferences are generally for about 75 people.

* Search Conference was developed by Fred and Merrelyn Emery. This methodology usually works with about 25 people. It is designed for the group to develop strategic goals and action plans, and based on open-systems theory.

* www.theworldcafe.com
World Café was developed by Juanita Brown, and is based on the benefits of conversation for working with systems and shaping the future.