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+ | ====Engage everyone in making sense of profound challenges==== | ||
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+ | * Unlimited number of 5 to 7 chairs around small tables | ||
+ | * Talking object (e.g., talking stick, stone, or art object) | ||
+ | * Markers and one or two pieces of flip-chart paper per table optional | ||
#Explain there will be four rounds of conversation at every table, two first rounds using a talking object, the third one as open conversation, and a final round with the talking object. Give the duration of each round. | #Explain there will be four rounds of conversation at every table, two first rounds using a talking object, the third one as open conversation, and a final round with the talking object. Give the duration of each round. | ||
#Distribute the talking objects | #Distribute the talking objects | ||
− | #Read the six '''Conversation Café''' agreements. | + | #Read the six [[:File:Conversation agreements.jpg|'''Conversation Café''' agreements]]. |
#Ask for someone at each table to volunteer as the host. The host is a full participant whose role is to gently intervene only when a participant visibly fails to observe one of the six agreements, most frequently talking on and on | #Ask for someone at each table to volunteer as the host. The host is a full participant whose role is to gently intervene only when a participant visibly fails to observe one of the six agreements, most frequently talking on and on | ||
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* Third round: open conversation (option to use talking object). 20–40 min. | * Third round: open conversation (option to use talking object). 20–40 min. | ||
* Fourth round with the talking object: each member shares “takeaways.” 5–10 min. | * Fourth round with the talking object: each member shares “takeaways.” 5–10 min. | ||
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#Use Wicked Questions to deepen conversation | #Use Wicked Questions to deepen conversation | ||
#Encourage participants to draw or record insights on the flip-chart “tablecloth” | #Encourage participants to draw or record insights on the flip-chart “tablecloth” | ||
− | #'''To move into action''', string together with [[What, So What, Now What? W?]], [[15% Solutions]], [[Design StoryBoards]], [[User Experience Fishbowl]], or [[Open Space Technology]] | + | #'''To move into action''', string together with <u>[[What, So What, Now What? W?]]</u>, <u>[[15% Solutions]]</u>, <u>[[Design StoryBoards]]</u>, <u>[[User Experience Fishbowl]]</u>, or <u>[[Open Space Technology]]</u>. |
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== Info == | == Info == | ||
− | *[http://www.liberatingstructures.com/17-conversation-cafe/ Field Guide Entry] | + | *[http://www.liberatingstructures.com/17-conversation-cafe/ Conversation Cafe Field Guide Entry] |
[[Category:Is-Liberating Structure]] | [[Category:Is-Liberating Structure]] |
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Engage everyone in making sense of profound challenges
- Unlimited number of 5 to 7 chairs around small tables
- Talking object (e.g., talking stick, stone, or art object)
- Markers and one or two pieces of flip-chart paper per table optional
- Explain there will be four rounds of conversation at every table, two first rounds using a talking object, the third one as open conversation, and a final round with the talking object. Give the duration of each round.
- Distribute the talking objects
- Read the six Conversation Café agreements.
- Ask for someone at each table to volunteer as the host. The host is a full participant whose role is to gently intervene only when a participant visibly fails to observe one of the six agreements, most frequently talking on and on
- First round with the talking object: each person shares what he or she is thinking, feeling, or doing about the theme or topic. 1 min. per person
- Second round with the talking object: each person shares thoughts and feelings after having listened to everybody at the table. 1 min. per person
- Third round: open conversation (option to use talking object). 20–40 min.
- Fourth round with the talking object: each member shares “takeaways.” 5–10 min.
- Use Wicked Questions to deepen conversation
- Encourage participants to draw or record insights on the flip-chart “tablecloth”
- To move into action, string together with What, So What, Now What? W?, 15% Solutions, Design StoryBoards, User Experience Fishbowl, or Open Space Technology.