Deepening Table Top Conversations
In people science teams establish that conversations need to go deeper in order to build relationships Place the simple statements/questions in the group for discussion Choose from the questions below or from another People Science exercise Include a few bullets on how to begin the conversation
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- In people science teams establish that conversations need to go deeper in order to build relationships
- Place the simple statements/questions in the group for discussion
- Choose from the questions below or from another People Science exercise
- Include a few bullets on how to begin the conversation
- Alternatively, simply leave the questions on the
- table tent cards and participants will almost always discuss them!
- Think of an epiphany that brought about change, consider encouraging the groups to discuss theirs
- Capturing the personal details people will share might prevent them from sharing fully
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In people science teams establish that conversations need to go deeper in order to build relationships
Place the simple statements/questions in the group for discussion
Choose from the questions below or from another People Science exercise
Include a few bullets on how to begin the conversation
Alternatively, simply leave the questions on the
table tent cards and participants will almost always discuss them!
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Deepening Table Top Conversations. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In people science teams establish that conversations need to go deeper in order to build relationships; Place the simple statements/questions in the group for discussion; Choose from the questions below or from another People Science exercise; Include a few bullets on how to begin the conversation. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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