Group Constellations
Participants position themselves in the space according to their perception of topics, roles, or connections, forming a living constellation that allows them to observe patterns, dynamics, and relationships within the group.
How to run it
- Explain that the goal of the activity is to observe and visually represent how each person perceives their position in relation to a topic, role, or group.
- Emphasize that the activity is meant for reflection, not criticism.
- Formulate a question or statement to guide the activity. Examples:
- “How do you perceive your role within the team?”
- “How close do you feel to achieving the group’s goals?”
- “Where do you position yourself in relation to this conflict or challenge?”
- Prepare the space: In-person: A spacious and open area where participants can move freely and position themselves.
- Virtual: Use tools such where participants can place their names or visual representations on a collaborative board.
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Prompts to use +
Explain that the goal of the activity is to observe and visually represent how each person perceives their position in relation to a topic, role, or group.
Prepare the space: In-person: A spacious and open area where participants can move freely and position themselves.
Virtual: Use tools such where participants can place their names or visual representations on a collaborative board.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Group Constellations. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that the goal of the activity is to observe and visually represent how each person perceives their position in relation to a topic, role, or group.; Prepare the space: In-person: A spacious and open area where participants can move freely and position themselves.; Virtual: Use tools such where participants can place their names or visual representations on a collaborative board.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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