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Relationship Mapping

Book Group

Book Group From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Get to know each other; share information and/or inspiration; encourage discussions on any of a variety of topics; build team knowledge and/or enthusiasm about...

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
BalancedENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
Medium cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

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  1. Last modified on 12 December 2013, at 20:55
  2. Book Group From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Get to know each other; share information and/or inspiration; encourage discussions on any of a variety of topics; build team knowledge and/or enthusiasm about a relevant topic .
  3. Group Size Small Medium Large Materials Enough copies of a book for everyone to have one.
  4. If there can't be enough for everyone, give more time and ask people to read and then pass copies to others.
  5. Set Up By vote, consensus, or by the organizer deciding on a book, announce the current book selection.
  6. Schedule plenty of time for everyone to read the selection.
  7. 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives
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Book Group From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Get to know each other; share information and/or inspiration; encourage discussions on any of a variety of topics; build team knowledge and/or enthusiasm about a relevant topic .

Group Size Small Medium Large Materials Enough copies of a book for everyone to have one.

If there can't be enough for everyone, give more time and ask people to read and then pass copies to others.

Set Up By vote, consensus, or by the organizer deciding on a book, announce the current book selection.

Schedule plenty of time for everyone to read the selection.

1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Book Group. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Book Group From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Get to know each other; share information and/or inspiration; encourage discussions on any of a variety of topics; build team knowledge and/or enthusiasm about a relevant topic .; Group Size Small Medium Large Materials Enough copies of a book for everyone to have one.; If there can't be enough for everyone, give more time and ask people to read and then pass copies to others.; Set Up By vote, consensus, or by the organizer deciding on a book, announce the current book selection.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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