Kotter Groups
Quick and dirty small group work. Reinforce/foster discussion around materials presented in presentations. Promote engagement. Accelerate micro-education or assignment.
How to run it
- When all participants are gathered together, ask them to join their assigned people science teams or turn to one another to form groups of 3 or 4 optimal for small discussions
- They are given an assignment and discuss what they just heard, what they want to hear, what questions they desire, etc
- Be sure to have participants introduce each other before focusing on the content!
- It can be helpful to explain that these groups were named after the famed John Kotter
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When all participants are gathered together, ask them to join their assigned people science teams or turn to one another to form groups of 3 or 4 optimal for small discussions
They are given an assignment and discuss what they just heard, what they want to hear, what questions they desire, etc
Be sure to have participants introduce each other before focusing on the content!
It can be helpful to explain that these groups were named after the famed John Kotter
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Kotter Groups. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: When all participants are gathered together, ask them to join their assigned people science teams or turn to one another to form groups of 3 or 4 optimal for small discussions; They are given an assignment and discuss what they just heard, what they want to hear, what questions they desire, etc; Be sure to have participants introduce each other before focusing on the content!; It can be helpful to explain that these groups were named after the famed John Kotter. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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