3 Things that Need to be True
Quick Description By establishing what needs to be true at a personal level, you can set the bar for what the gathering can accomplish you can do this with professional things that need to be true as well Process Introduce the exercise to the participants.
How to run it
- e.=Use the 3 Things I Know to Be True Poem for inspiration f.=The difference between being passionate about something versus invested in
- Ask each person to write down 3 things that need to be true
- a.=Personal b.=Professional c.=Objectives related to the gathering or from a larger perspective Do this in silence and give them at least 30 seconds
- Ask them to join a People Science group or turn to the person sitting behind them not the person next to
- them as they probably already know that person and share their truths
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e.=Use the 3 Things I Know to Be True Poem for inspiration f.=The difference between being passionate about something versus invested in
Ask each person to write down 3 things that need to be true
a.=Personal b.=Professional c.=Objectives related to the gathering or from a larger perspective Do this in silence and give them at least 30 seconds
Ask them to join a People Science group or turn to the person sitting behind them not the person next to
them as they probably already know that person and share their truths
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 3 Things that Need to be True. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: e.=Use the 3 Things I Know to Be True Poem for inspiration f.=The difference between being passionate about something versus invested in; Ask each person to write down 3 things that need to be true; a.=Personal b.=Professional c.=Objectives related to the gathering or from a larger perspective Do this in silence and give them at least 30 seconds; Ask them to join a People Science group or turn to the person sitting behind them not the person next to. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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