World Cafe • WorkshopBank
You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question You want to surface diverse perspectives and find common ground across departments, roles, or backgrounds The group is too large for a single productive conversation (20+ people)
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- You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question
- You want to surface diverse perspectives and find common ground across departments, roles, or backgrounds
- The group is too large for a single productive conversation (20+ people)
- You want to shift a group from passive listening to active participation
- You need to explore a topic from multiple angles before making decisions
- You are bringing together people who don't normally talk to each other
- You want to create a sense of shared ownership over emerging ideas
- You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question You want to surface diverse perspectives and find common ground across departments, roles, or backgrounds The group is too large for a single productive conversation (20+ people)
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You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question
You want to create a sense of shared ownership over emerging ideas
You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question You want to surface diverse perspectives and find common ground across departments, roles, or backgrounds The group is too large for a single productive conversation (20+ people)
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: World Cafe • WorkshopBank. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question; You want to create a sense of shared ownership over emerging ideas; You need to harvest the collective intelligence of a large group on a complex question You want to surface diverse perspectives and find common ground across departments, roles, or backgrounds The group is too large for a single productive conversation (20+ people). Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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