Metaphorum 2020

Get ready to party! Metaphorum, the online 'festival' for people passionate about Clean Language and metaphor, is back and better than ever for 2020. Last-minute tickets released: proceeds to Great Ormond Street Hospital >>>

This, the fifth of its kind, will be engaging, fascinating, participative and fun. Our co-created space will be enriched by the experiences of recent months: by the Clean-online experiences we've all had, and by developments in the skillsets, toolsets and mindsets that lead to enjoyable online gatherings. 

Expect to learn new ways of self-organising online, as well as discovering new perspectives on:

• the work of David Grove
• Clean Language, Clean Space and Emergent Knowledge
• Symbolic Modelling, Systemic Modelling or Hypnosis Without Trance
• applying any or all of these in "real life".

You'll encounter the leading figures from the Clean space such as Penny Tompkins and James Lawley, Caitlin Walker, Marian Way, Sharon Small, Annemiek Van Helsdingen and myself, Judy Rees. 

There'll be a rich mixture of fellow-learners from around the globe: coaches and trainers, hypnotists and Agilists, teachers, artists, facilitators, managers, performers... Most will have at least basic knowledge of Clean. This is not a 'taster' :-)

Together we'll co-create a thrilling event. Places will be strictly limited and tickets will sell out, so do make your decision to join in early, and clear your calendar.

The event will run for approximately 13 hours, from about 9am to 10pm UK time. There will be breaks! And of course, you're not obliged to participate in the whole thing: the lengthy span is designed to make sure people from all round the world can join for at least part of the event.

Some sessions may be recorded but this is not guaranteed: please plan to attend live and to participate actively for at least part of the day.

We'll use a variety of tools to connect, including some that are new this year, but Zoom video calling will be the main one. You'll need a reasonable internet connection, a headset, a webcam and a quiet place to call from. 

Languages

The main language of the event will be English. And, new this year, there will be some sessions in French. Using the Open Space format you are welcome to propose sessions in other languages, too.

Testimonials

"Attending the annual Metaphorum is like being at a Clean Language festival. There's one huge tent with multiple booths. Festival-goers decide either in advance or at the Metaphorum itself, just how they will show up in the tent. 

"Different Clean leaders and practitioners bring different offerings into the tent. Sometimes, it's a new idea. Sometimes, it's an old idea for new people. Sometimes, it's a discussion. Sometimes, it's an opportunity to experience a Clean process. Everyone gets what they want from this self-organising event.

"And along the way, you'll reconnect with old friends and make new ones. And then leave with a rich experience of Clean and its immense potential for self and organisational development." ~ Jacqueline Ann Surin, Drama@Work Consultant, Malaysia