The Nine Questions Technique
The Nine Questions Technique is a prompted conversation exercise for closure and transfer: it helps participants close the session and carry learning into the next action.
How to run it
- Explain that the technique involves answering nine key questions covering all fundamental aspects of a project.
- Present the questions and explain how they interconnect to form a comprehensive plan:
- How? : Methodology of actions and evaluation.
- With what? : Material, economic, and human resources.
- Divide participants into small groups, assigning one or more questions to each team.
- Prepare materials: Large sheets or flipcharts for each of the nine questions.
- Set up the space: Arrange worktables so teams can collaborate comfortably.
- Present the questions and explain how they interconnect to form a comprehensive plan: How?
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Prompts to use +
Explain that the technique involves answering nine key questions covering all fundamental aspects of a project.
Present the questions and explain how they interconnect to form a comprehensive plan:
Prepare materials: Large sheets or flipcharts for each of the nine questions.
Set up the space: Arrange worktables so teams can collaborate comfortably.
Present the questions and explain how they interconnect to form a comprehensive plan: How?
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: The Nine Questions Technique. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that the technique involves answering nine key questions covering all fundamental aspects of a project.; Present the questions and explain how they interconnect to form a comprehensive plan:; Prepare materials: Large sheets or flipcharts for each of the nine questions.; Set up the space: Arrange worktables so teams can collaborate comfortably.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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