The Pac-man Rule / Open Circle Principle

Continuous Community Clue #038

The Pac-Man rule, also referred to as the Open Circle Principle, in the context of in real life gatherings refers to:

When standing as a group of people, always leave room for 1 person to join your group.

It’s hard enough to get talking to new people in unfamiliar situations. The Pac-man rule creates an invitation for people to join in.

Don’t rely on it for people to make it happen, for best chances of people doing this, ensure it is communicated on stage.

Learn more:

• The Pac-Man Rule at Conferences

• Open Circle Principle – leave room for new people

• How do you facilitate turn taking in community conversations?

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