LSLab Berlin 10.7
Liberating Structures Lab Berlin #10.7
Liberating Structures are popping up in more and more places across Europe, and the stories are coming with them. Things that worked beautifully. Things that… well, we’d probably do differently next time. There’s plenty to learn from both!
And now there’s a book! This month, we’re showcasing Liberating Structures, Stories from the Field: Collaboration Unleashed, with stories of people putting LS to work around the world, in all sorts of industries and contexts.
But we want to hear what’s happening in our own community, too. Where have you tried LS? What surprised you, or left you scratching your head? Bring your stories and your questions. We’ll explore some stories from the book and make room for yours, because learning goes both ways!
We’re expecting plenty of familiar faces, so grab your place while there’s room. And if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, wondering what all the fuss is about, come join us. No LS experience needed, just a little curiosity. 😉
This Lab
🗓 Theme: Stories from the Field: An Evening of Learning, Sharing and Liberating!
👥 Format: Small groups, structured interaction, real collaboration using our collective intelligence and playfulness
🚆 Host: Revealed when you register
The String (of structures) we will use:
- Tiny Demons (punctuation)
- Impromptu Networking
- Celebrity Interview
- What, So What, Now What (3Ws)
Each Lab includes:
✔️ Networking & connecting
✔️ Giving and Getting Help
✔️ A thoughtfully designed Liberating Structures session
✔️ Personal action planning (so you always have a takeaway and personal learning)
We don’t do long debriefs during the session — on purpose.
The experience mirrors real work: practical, fast-paced, and participatory. It's a time for the Designers (those who put the lab together) to try out their workshop design and see how LS really works. The participants get to come and experience it in action.
Practice + Play = Better Collaboration.
What is LS Lab Berlin?
If you’ve never heard of Liberating Structures before, that’s completely fine.
LSLab Berlin is a community practice space where we experiment with a set of 43 simple facilitation methods that help groups:
• Include more voices
• Think better together
• Solve real challenges
• Turn conversations into action
No lectures.
No slides.
No passive listening.
No deep dive debriefing and NO PANELS.
You learn by participating.
Who Is This For?
You might enjoy this if you are:
• A facilitator, coach, or trainer
• In Product, HR (OD, L&D, DEIB)
• Working in an Agile org or team (or want to)
• A team lead, manager, or community leader
• Working in change or transformation
• Or simply curious about better ways to collaborate, or host better meetings!
All experience levels welcome.
A Small Participation Fee
To keep LSLab Berlin sustainable and to respect our hosts’ planning needs, we now charge a small participation fee when you register.
This helps us:
• Cover admin and platform costs
• Support behind-the-scenes coordination
• Encourage attendance commitment
• Provide hosts with accurate guest numbers
If you’re facing financial hardship or have recently been laid off, reach out — we’ll waive the fee. We want you there.
Language
Intro and instructions are in English.
Small group work can happen in any language that works for you.
Come learn, and practice.
Meet thoughtful humans.
Experience what collective intelligence feels like.
See you there,
Sylvia
Founder, LSLab Berlin
* Location is revealed upon registration