Library
Library is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.
How to run it
- 6 Debrief
- Set Up Have people submit (electronically or on physical list) suggestions for books that would be of common interest, related to the team's tasks and activities.
- Ask people to donate relevant books they already own.
- The library organizer can use a set amount of team funds to purchase new or used books.
- Set up a sign-out system to track names, dates, and titles of check-outs.
- Establish an electronic or physical method for people to submit reviews/responses after they've read one of the library's books.
- Debrief Encourage people to submit reviews/responses to the library books they've read.
- 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives
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Set Up Have people submit (electronically or on physical list) suggestions for books that would be of common interest, related to the team's tasks and activities.
Ask people to donate relevant books they already own.
The library organizer can use a set amount of team funds to purchase new or used books.
Set up a sign-out system to track names, dates, and titles of check-outs.
Establish an electronic or physical method for people to submit reviews/responses after they've read one of the library's books.
Debrief Encourage people to submit reviews/responses to the library books they've read.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Library. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Set Up Have people submit (electronically or on physical list) suggestions for books that would be of common interest, related to the team's tasks and activities.; Ask people to donate relevant books they already own.; The library organizer can use a set amount of team funds to purchase new or used books.; Set up a sign-out system to track names, dates, and titles of check-outs.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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