Circle, Square, Triangle
This method promotes reflection at the end of a workshop. Participants identify what they understand well, what still puzzles them, and key takeaways they can implement in their lives or work.
How to run it
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Present three shapes: a circle, a square, and a triangle.
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Instruct participants to reflect on these shapes using a digital collaboration tool.
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Prompt them to respond to the following for each shape: 'What remains unclear?' for the circle, 'What do you know for sure?' for the square, and 'What are three takeaways?' for the triangle.
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Encourage participants to express their thoughts using images or GIFs to make it engaging.
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Facilitate a discussion where each participant shares their insights and reasoning.
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Highlight the importance of understanding each other's perspectives, especially focusing on the 'Square' and 'Triangle'.
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Challenge everyone to seek resources to transform their 'Circles' into 'Squares'.
Tips
Keep the atmosphere relaxed to encourage open sharing.
Use breakout rooms if the group is large to manage discussions effectively.
Capture the feedback visually to aid collective understanding.
Variations
You can use different shapes or colors to represent various themes or feedback aspects relevant to your workshop.
Where it fits
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