Phelim McDermott
British actor and stage director
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Phelim McDermott is a British actor and stage director known for his work as an Open Space practitioner and improvisational convenor. He facilitates gatherings focused on community building and network development, using theatrical techniques to shape participatory group processes.
McDermott’s established practice in Open Space Technology and improvisational convening offers models for creating flexible, participant-driven gatherings. His background in theater informs approaches to group dynamics that prioritize adaptability and emergent outcomes.
McDermott applies Open Space Technology, a method enabling self-organizing meetings around complex topics.
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