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Establish a Workshop Rhythm

Establishing a workshop rhythm involves structuring activities to accommodate diverse thinking styles. This method helps engage both quick thinkers and those who prefer more reflective time, ensuring all voices are heard.

Duration

30m

Group size

4+ people

Materials

Paper, Pens

Origin

Gamestorming

How to run it

1
Begin with an individual activity where participants write or draw their thoughts on a given topic.
2
Move into small group discussions to share individual ideas.
3
Conclude with a full group session where each small group shares their insights with everyone.
4
Repeat the cycle as needed to maintain engagement and energy.

Tips

When using this method, ensure that you allocate enough time for each phase to allow thorough exploration and sharing of ideas.
Encourage quieter participants to share their thoughts during the individual and small group phases to build confidence for the larger group discussion.

Variations

Consider providing participants with the agenda ahead of time or breaking the workshop into shorter sessions to allow for deeper reflection. Alternatively, create a parallel workspace for ideas that might not fit the current discussion but are worth exploring later.

Where it fits

Long workshops requiring sustained engagementSessions with diverse participant thinking stylesWorkshops aiming to balance participation

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from Gamestorming.