Resource: Open-Narrow-Close

RESOURCE

Open-Narrow-Close: A simple framework for moving groups from ideas to decisions

Ever leave a meeting wondering what actually happened?

Ideas surface. A few voices dominate. Time runs out before the group can make sense of it all.

Open-Narrow-Close is a facilitation framework that helps teams move conversations from ideas → priorities → next steps.

  • Open to generate perspectives and possibilities
  • Narrow to identify patterns and priorities
  • Close to land on decisions and next steps

Download the guide to start using Open-Narrow-Close in your meetings and collaborative work.

Used by facilitators, nonprofit leaders, and networks
to help groups move from discussion to decision.

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