1. Core Principles

Unordinary Meetings in the Faroe Islands are designed to create meaningful connections, immersive experiences, and sustainable impact. These principles guide meeting planners, facilitators, and businesses:

• Nature as a Meeting Room: Meetings should leverage the stunning Faroese landscape to inspire creativity and fresh perspectives.
• Sustainability First: Events should minimize environmental impact and contribute positively to the local community.
• Authenticity & Local Culture: Incorporate Faroese traditions, storytelling, and local partnerships.
• Engagement & Facilitation: Design interactive, high-energy, and transformative meeting experiences.
• Legacy & Impact: Ensure that meetings leave a lasting, positive mark beyond the event itself.

2. Sustainable Meeting Design

2.1 Pre-Event Planning

• Assign a sustainability coordinator to oversee eco-friendly decisions.
• Choose venues and accommodations with sustainability certifications.
• Reduce waste by opting for digital materials and reusable signage.
• Collaborate with local suppliers for food, transportation, and materials.
• Align meetings with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

2.2 Transportation & Logistics

• Encourage low-impact travel options, such as public transport or shared shuttles.
• Provide virtual participation to reduce travel emissions.
• Promote walking and cycling when feasible.

2.3 Responsible Catering

• Use locally sourced, organic ingredients with a focus on Faroese cuisine.
• Reduce food waste through pre-planned portions and food donation programs.
• Opt for plastic-free and compostable packaging.

2.4 Green Energy & Carbon Offset

• Choose venues powered by renewable energy.
• Offset carbon footprints by supporting local conservation projects.

3. Unordinary Meeting Formats & Facilitation

3.1 Engaging Meeting Formats (Adapted from Unordinary Meeting Concepts)

• Disconnect to Connect: Encourage participants to disconnect from technology and engage deeply in conversations.
• Dilemma Games: Help teams tackle real-world sustainability challenges through facilitated discussions.
• World Café: Small-group discussions fostering diverse viewpoints on key topics.
• Circular Brainstorming: Collaborative ideation focused on sustainability solutions.
• Outdoor Strategy Sessions: Use nature as a backdrop for strategic thinking and team alignment.
• Regenerative Team Building: Activities like beach clean-ups, trail restorations, and community volunteering.

3.2 Energizers & Icebreakers

• Faroese Proverb Icebreaker: Participants pick a proverb that resonates with their values.
• Network Bingo: Fun way to introduce participants while encouraging engagement.
• Faroese Chain Dance: Experience local traditions to create unity and trust.

3.3 Facilitation & Engagement Best Practices

• Use a meeting design playbook to structure discussions effectively.
• Set clear objectives using the Unordinary Meeting Design Star (purpose, participants, environment, format, roles).
• Create a safe, inclusive space where all voices are heard.
• Use storytelling and experiential learning to enhance retention and engagement.

4. Branding & Positioning for Unordinary Meetings

4.1 The Faroe Islands’ Unique Selling Proposition

• Unordinary Setting: A remote yet accessible destination that sparks creativity.
• Sustainability Leadership: Aiming to offer sustainable powered meetings.
• Intimate & Exclusive: Limited capacity ensures high-quality, tailored experiences.
• Blending Business with Nature: Encouraging fresh perspectives through unconventional settings.

4.2 Communicating the Brand Story

• Use UN-words to emphasize the uniqueness (e.g., UNORDINARY Meetings, UNEXPLORED spaces, UNFORGETTABLE experiences).
• Highlight legacy impact stories from past meetings that have contributed to sustainability efforts.
• Leverage local ambassadors and thought leaders to promote events.

5. Measuring Success & Continuous Improvement

• Pre- & Post-Event Surveys: Measure participant engagement, knowledge retention, and sustainability impact.
• Sustainability Metrics: Track waste reduction, carbon offset contributions, and local economic benefits.
• Community Feedback: Ensure that events align with and benefit the local Faroese community.
• Reflection & Iteration: Continuously refine meeting structures based on feedback and emerging sustainability trends.