In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, Chris Lucian is joined by Amy Dredge, Will Munn, and Mike Clement to dive deep into how Open Space Technology (OST) is transforming the way engineering leaders learn, connect, and solve real-world challenges together.

The Engineering Leadership Summit — what it is, why it matters, and how it's unlike traditional conferences.

How Open Space Technology empowers attendees to shape their own agenda and focus on the most pressing leadership challenges.

The shift from passive presentations to active conversations among experienced engineering leaders.

Lessons learned from hosting and attending open space events — from hallway chats to high-trust collaboration.

How tools like GatherTown help replicate the spontaneity of in-person connection in a remote world.

Why this format resonates deeply with Staff+ and senior engineering leaders seeking authenticity, relevance, and practical insight.

We also compare remote vs. in-person open space events, dig into accessibility, and share actionable tips for running your own internal or external open space sessions inside engineering orgs.

Open Space Technology in Engineering

Staff+ and Engineering Manager Peer Learning

Engineering Leadership Summit Preview

GatherTown for Remote Events

Community Building in Tech

Agile Leadership in Practice

Unconference vs. Traditional Conferences

FYI: Video and Show Notes: https://youtu.be/domldsgqkDs