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Relationship Mapping

Film Society

It can be adapted to different contexts, age groups, and topics, and can be carried out either in-person or online.

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

How to run it

  1. Introduce the selected film, its context, and the reasons behind its choice.
  2. Explain that a group discussion will follow the screening.
  3. Watch the film together, ensuring good visuals and sound quality.
  4. Invite each participant to take a few minutes to jot down any emotions, ideas, or questions sparked by the film.
  5. Use guiding questions to facilitate the conversation.
  6. Encourage active, respectful listening among participants.
  7. Ask each participant to share one idea or reflection they’re taking away from the experience.
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Prompts to use +

Explain that a group discussion will follow the screening.

Watch the film together, ensuring good visuals and sound quality.

Invite each participant to take a few minutes to jot down any emotions, ideas, or questions sparked by the film.

Use guiding questions to facilitate the conversation.

Ask each participant to share one idea or reflection they’re taking away from the experience.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Film Society. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that a group discussion will follow the screening.; Watch the film together, ensuring good visuals and sound quality.; Invite each participant to take a few minutes to jot down any emotions, ideas, or questions sparked by the film.; Use guiding questions to facilitate the conversation.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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