Action Plan Workshop: The Arrow
This workshop helps participants outline their future goals while identifying the steps needed to reach them. By visualizing their desired outcomes, participants create concrete action plans to achieve personal or group objectives.
How to run it
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Divide participants into pairs.
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Provide each pair with a flip-chart featuring a large arrow model, which can be pre-prepared or quickly drawn by participants.
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Explain that the goal of the session is to visualize the future and create actionable steps.
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In pairs, have person A interview person B about their vision and goals, then switch roles.
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Ask all participants to close their eyes and envision their life in one year, encouraging deep reflection.
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Guide them with targeted questions about their achievements, daily life, and personal growth.
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Adjust questions according to the group's context for relevance.
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After visualization, have participants draw their envisioned future on the flip-chart.
Tips
Encourage participants to be specific in their vision to enhance clarity and motivation.
Facilitate discussions to ensure everyone feels heard and supported in their goals.
Use a timer for interviews to maintain momentum and keep engagement high.
Variations
Adapt the time horizon for visualization depending on participants' preferences, such as three months or five years.
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