Hero's Journey Agenda
The Hero's Journey Agenda is a dynamic way to outline a meeting or workshop agenda, inspired by the classic narrative structure. By casting the agenda as an adventure, this method engages participants and sets an anticipatory tone for the session.
How to run it
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Draw a large circle on a whiteboard or flip chart to represent the meeting's journey.
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Introduce the concept of the Hero's Journey, referencing familiar stories if necessary.
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Mark 'The Call' at 1 o'clock on the circle to discuss the meeting's purpose and expectations.
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Identify 'Helpers and Mentors' at 2 o'clock, highlighting tools or people aiding the journey.
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Mark the 'Threshold' and suggest a coffee break as a transition between known and unknown.
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At 4 and 5 o'clock, indicate 'Problems and Pitfalls' to explore challenges and solutions.
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Draw 'The Pit' at the bottom of the circle, signifying a moment for deep reflection, often during lunch.
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Illustrate 'Powers' at 7 or 8 o'clock, symbolizing newfound insights and solutions post-lunch.
Tips
Use stories and characters familiar to your audience to make the journey relatable.
Encourage participants to share their own expectations at the beginning to personalize 'The Call.'
Variations
You can adapt the Hero's Journey to different themes or cultural stories to suit your audience. Consider using digital tools for virtual workshops to visually represent the journey.
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Try it freeMethod descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from Gamestorming.