Programme


Pre-workshop: Monday, February 6th
Participants will arrive this day, and we will offer an optional a half-day “OM Refresher” in the afternoon to review the basics of OM for people who are new to OM but want to follow the more advanced discussions. 


Day 1: Tuesday, February 7th
The Lab will open with a stimulating keynote speaker, followed by equally thought-proving discussions about "hot topics" in a variety of participatory formats and the first of several case studies. 


Day 2: Wednesday, February 8th
The programme will feature more case studies, as well as a session in which seasoned consultants share "true confessions" about there worst mistakes in applying OM. After lunch participants will be able to get personalized advice about their M&E challenges.

Day 3: Thursday, February 9th
Ricardo Wilson-Grau will share his wealth of experience in a half-day workshop on "Outcome Harvesting". In the afternoon, we will consolidate the learning in some fast-paced exercises and more tranquil reflection.


The detailed programme is available here: View | Download.

Throughout the three days participants will share their experiences in adapting OM to the realities of the projects they work with, including their successes they have had and the constraints and challenges they have faced. The agenda is designed support produce "ah ha!" moments that will fuel professional growth, as well as personal connectionswith colleagues from around the world.

Please note that this programme is still evolving. If you have comments or questions, please contact Kaia Ambrose.

Cultural and culinary discovery
As well a stimulating intellectual programme, you can also expect a comprehensive 'after-hours' programme to balance the hard work of the day. The OM Lab 2012 team on location in Beirut have put together a series of cultural and culinary experiences that will leave you in no doubt as to why Beirut was voted the number 1 place to go in the 2009 New York Times list. These are the kind of experiences you can expect as part of our package:
  • A guided tour will introduce you to the Beirut Central District, followed by a Lebanese dinner in one of the “raw material meets magic” restaurants mentioned in this article.
  • A trip to the Jeita Grotto, which – we hope – would have made it to the new 7 wonders of the world as it is currently one of the 28 finalists. We will then continue to Jounieh and experience the famed 36 courses Lebanese menu by the Mediterranean sea in a culinary experience you will never forget.
  • After an early evening of shopping and rest, we will all gather for the closing party at the Democratic Republic of Music and dance the night away.