The Mob Mentality Show Open Space Technology for Engineering Leaders: Real Problems, Real Conversations with Amy Dredge, Will Munn, and Mike Clement
Sep 15, 2025
Join Amy Dredge, a VP of Engineering; Will Munn, a Senior Engineering Manager; and Mike Clement, a Distinguished Software Engineer, as they explore the transformative impact of Open Space Technology on engineering leadership. They discuss how this innovative approach fosters spontaneous, meaningful dialogues that address real challenges. The trio highlights the Engineering Leadership Summit's unique format, the shift from passive to active participation, and the value of building authentic connections in both remote and in-person settings.
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What Open Space Technology Actually Is
- Open Space Technology (OST) replaces prescheduled agendas with participant-driven topics and time slots.
- OST adds light structure so spontaneous hallway-value conversations scale into purposeful sessions.
First Open Space Sparked Internal Change
- Will described his first open space as ad hoc at a conference where leaders gathered to figure out how to run engineering.
- He later ran an internal open space to help his growing startup align on engineering practices.
Peer Problems Trump Polished Presentations
- Sessions range from prepared presentations to raw problem-solving conversations and peer input.
- Peer-led troubleshooting provides a different, high-value perspective than traditional stage presentations.