One Simple Post-It for Success
One Simple Post-It for Success is an arrival check-in exercise for divergent ideation: it helps participants open up more possible ideas before choosing a direction.
How to run it
- Explain the value and research behind task management and the power of a Post-It Show the effective Post-It example and explain the sections
- Ask everyone to fill theirs in silently .3
- Post all of them in a centrally visible place
- Call on one or two people to share theirs with everyone
- 2SWLRQDO move into people science groups and discuss a group plan for helping each other achieve their
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Explain the value and research behind task management and the power of a Post-It Show the effective Post-It example and explain the sections
Ask everyone to fill theirs in silently .3
Post all of them in a centrally visible place
Call on one or two people to share theirs with everyone
2SWLRQDO move into people science groups and discuss a group plan for helping each other achieve their
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: One Simple Post-It for Success. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain the value and research behind task management and the power of a Post-It Show the effective Post-It example and explain the sections; Ask everyone to fill theirs in silently .3; Post all of them in a centrally visible place; Call on one or two people to share theirs with everyone. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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