How Might We…
How Might We… is an ideation warm-up exercise for divergent ideation: it helps participants open up more possible ideas before choosing a direction.
How to run it
- They should be based on the topic/objective or theme of your gathering
- Provide at least 5 minutes for small group discussion
- Debrief quickly by asking for great examples from
- By Outcome Build Trust Communication Alignment Creativity Engagement
- As a leader of the room, pose the relationships problem statement or challenge HMW build the.
- relationships in the room to impact our gathering goals/objectives" Provide at least 5 minutes for small group discussion.
- the teams Then continue on to the primary problem statement.
- It can be helpful to ask the small groups to.
- brainstorm the HMW questions before having them move to the solut...
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Provide at least 5 minutes for small group discussion
Debrief quickly by asking for great examples from
By Outcome Build Trust Communication Alignment Creativity Engagement
As a leader of the room, pose the relationships problem statement or challenge HMW build the.
relationships in the room to impact our gathering goals/objectives" Provide at least 5 minutes for small group discussion.
the teams Then continue on to the primary problem statement.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: How Might We…. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Provide at least 5 minutes for small group discussion; Debrief quickly by asking for great examples from; By Outcome Build Trust Communication Alignment Creativity Engagement; As a leader of the room, pose the relationships problem statement or challenge HMW build the.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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