Split for discussion and join for sharing
Split for discussion and join for sharing
Free Facilitation Course: Simple tips for less terrible meetings
1. Setup roles and rules so that it feels like a game
1. Setup roles and rules so that it feels like a game
2. Define a time limit per topic to ensure you end up on time
2. Define a time limit per topic to ensure you end up on time
3. Use sticky notes to show where the discussion is
3. Use sticky notes to show where the discussion is
4. Create a parking space for new ideas and off topic elements
4. Create a parking space for new ideas and off topic elements
5. Use votes to not talk for hours about what's already obvious
5. Use votes to not talk for hours about what's already obvious
6. Make people work in smaller groups and then share the summary
6. Make people work in smaller groups and then share the summary
7. Separate the mindsets to make it less confusing
7. Separate the mindsets to make it less confusing
What you learned and how to make it stick
What you learned and how to make it stick
As shown in the little math story, spliting the team in smaller groups can save you a lot of time in meetings.
There is two big ways you can use the split and join method.
First, you can have the same challenge for every group. That's great when you want a lot of ideas and then be able to decide which one is the best.
Or, second, you can give different challenges to each group. Then once they come back toghether you see how the different pieces come together. This makes it possible to get the preparatory work done quickly. You can then take more time to share a feedback elements to make the work of each group final.