The Liberating Structures Fieldbook

Liberating Structures completely changed our game. They are the most powerful way to build team safety, gather feedback, and co-create strategy. This book is a brilliant starting point for newcomers and a vital source of new ideas for experienced practitioners. Barry Overeem & Christiaan Verwijs, Co-founders of The Liberators

This book elevates, democratizes, and empowers leadership. Beyond theory, it offers practical, actionable pathways for designing meetings where all voices are heard and innovation emerges. This is an essential guide for anyone serious about transforming how we work and lead together. Lynn Wooten, President, Simmons University

When anyone asks me how to truly engage a group, my first recommendation is Liberating Structures. This book makes those patterns so accessible that I expect your next meeting to be world class. Aaron Dignan, author of Brave New Work

The way we convene is the way we lead. This is the definitive field guide for turning dull meetings into energizing discovery-your essential roadmap for transformative collaboration. Arvind Singhal, Professor and LS practitioner of two decades

This book invites us to elevate the ordinary into something deeply meaningful. Each tool is a powerful prompt to renew the trust and genuine connection our relationships deserve, transforming everyday interactions into rich, shared experiences. Michael Arena Author of Adaptive Space and Co-founder of Connected Commons

As AI accelerates our access to knowledge, Liberating Structures is the modern tool to curate that knowledge into meaningful learning, innovation, and the human connections that truly matter. Daniel Russo, PhD Associate Professor of Computer Science, Aalborg University

This is a masterclass in making the architecture of collaboration profoundly humane. They remind us that participation is not a luxury-it is the source of innovation, belonging, and shared purpose. A companion for anyone committed to shaping the future with others rather than for them. - Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, Emeritus Professor and Nursing Leadership Expert