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7 Practicing Generosity of Interpretation

By crafting and practicing specific “mind tricks,” participants can learn to listen and engage in discussions with a more generous mindset.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. By crafting and practicing specific “mind tricks,” participants can learn to listen and engage in discussions with a more generous mindset.
  2. 5.0 1 rating(s) average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, rating(s) Learning Goals Improve patience and decrease negative, reactionary impulses in a discussion.
  3. Practice generous interpretation by ritualizing mental tricks.
  4. Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).
  5. Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).
  6. Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.
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Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).

Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).

Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 7 Practicing Generosity of Interpretation. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).; Organize participants into small groups (4-6 ppl).; Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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