Group Discussion Method of Facilitated Sharing - Aristotle's Cafe
Group Discussion Method of Facilitated Sharing - Aristotle's Cafe is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Form groups of 8 to 15 participants for every lead facilitator.
- Instruct everyone to switch off their mobile phones and devices.
- Distribute pen and paper to each participant.
- Invite each person to write an open-ended question on their paper (without their name.)
- When ready, collect all of the questions and read each aloud one by one to your group.
- Invite each person to vote on which question the group would like to start with.
- As the lead facilitator, create a respectful environment for sharing to help your group explore the complexity of ideas and uncover a deeper understanding of the topic.
- Throughout the session, guide your group by:
- Aristotle’s Cafe Group discussion method turns questions into meaningful conversations.
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Form groups of 8 to 15 participants for every lead facilitator.
Instruct everyone to switch off their mobile phones and devices.
Invite each person to write an open-ended question on their paper (without their name.)
When ready, collect all of the questions and read each aloud one by one to your group.
Invite each person to vote on which question the group would like to start with.
As the lead facilitator, create a respectful environment for sharing to help your group explore the complexity of ideas and uncover a deeper understanding of the topic.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Group Discussion Method of Facilitated Sharing - Aristotle's Cafe. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Form groups of 8 to 15 participants for every lead facilitator.; Instruct everyone to switch off their mobile phones and devices.; Invite each person to write an open-ended question on their paper (without their name.); When ready, collect all of the questions and read each aloud one by one to your group.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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