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Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C. - Facilitation Method

Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C. - Facilitation Method is a circle dialogue exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
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. Introduce the concept of The Golden Circle and facilitate a discussion on 'why' the group exists.
  2. Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.
  3. Engage participants in a S.C.A.M.P.E.R. exercise to brainstorm creative solutions.
  4. Conduct an Empathy Mapping session to deepen understanding of stakeholders.
  5. Workshop Weaver Features Resources BlogPricing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Start Free Strategy Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C.
  6. 2 Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.
  7. exercise to brainstorm creative solutions.
  8. 5 Conclude with a group reflection on insights gained and next steps.
  9. Use visual aids to enhance understanding and keep the session dynamic.
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Prompts to use +

Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.

Engage participants in a S.C.A.M.P.E.R. exercise to brainstorm creative solutions.

Workshop Weaver Features Resources BlogPricing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Start Free Strategy Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C.

2 Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.

exercise to brainstorm creative solutions.

5 Conclude with a group reflection on insights gained and next steps.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C. - Facilitation Method. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.; Engage participants in a S.C.A.M.P.E.R. exercise to brainstorm creative solutions.; Workshop Weaver Features Resources BlogPricing ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Start Free Strategy Gamestormin' for the Unions in D.C.; 2 Use The Phoenix Checklist to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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  • Where we observed it: The current corpus has one observed source organization: Workshop Weaver. (1 source observed, including Workshop Weaver.)
  • What that means: we track where an exercise has been observed in public sources. We do not claim to know who created it, or how popular it is.
  • No efficacy claims: appearing in this library is not a claim that the exercise is proven effective. Facilitator judgment and context decide whether it works for a given room.
  • Corrections: if you have evidence of an earlier or more accurate source, read our methodology and trust boundary and tell us.

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