Liberating Structures are participatory methods that disrupt conventional patterns in how we work together. One Liberating Structure changes a meeting; the repertoire can change an organization.
“Anna is taking Liberating Structures to a new level: first leading a multi-year transformation within the Texas mental health system; now skillfully launching LS in organizations of all stripes. She is a fabulous guide to the entire LS repertoire.”
The Liberating Structures repertoire (linked), developed by Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless.
Liberating Structures (LS) help you shape the culture of an organization and illuminate the creativity of the people that work together within it. As the repertoire of 33 structures are applied, many conventional approaches that people use all the time—presentations, open discussions, managed discussions, and brainstorms—become less attractive or fade away. One Liberating Structure can change a meeting; the set can transform an entire team or organization.
Immersion Workshops are a launchpad to transforming the way you and your team approach your work together. Alpinista Consulting hosts immersion workshops that are tailored the unique needs of an organization or group.
Individual and Group Coaching
Tailored consultation helps accelerate your ability to integrate Liberating Structures and actualize the full potential of groups across your system. Design and structuring support makes it even more possible to discover the creative potential of everyone in your organization.
Upcoming Events
In addition to private workshops, Alpinista regularly offers public Liberating Structures immersion workshops, which offer opportunities for broad-and-deep networking, serious play, and skill building for anyone who wants to do meaningful problem-solving, strategy, or relational development work. View the full Lucky Hunch calendar.
Liberating Structures User Groups
If you are interested in learning more about Liberating Structures and would like to get some experience, the user groups are a great place to start. Typically learn-and-create spaces, LS user groups are for anyone interested in Liberating Structures. Learn more and find a group...
Liberating Structures Community
Anna has long been a contributor to the global LS community. She is a frequent organizer of community LS events, started the Central Texas-ish User Group in 2014, and was one of the organizers of the first Liberating Structures Global Gathering in 2019, alongside Keith McCandless, Henri Lipmanowicz, Fisher Qua, and Katy Grennier, and is a co-developer of the central website for the community, which was remastered in 2026. She and Fisher Qua regularly host Liberating Structures sessions under their shared brand, Lucky Hunch.
Image left: Global Gathering co-organizers Keith, Katy, Anna, and Henri during the opening session of the event.