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Quotes

This activity helps participants connect and share insights by discussing meaningful quotes. It encourages conversation and fosters a sense of familiarity within the group.

Duration
15m–45m
Group size
10+ people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Prepare a set of quotes on separate sheets of paper, making sure to have enough for all participants plus 25% extra.

  2. 2

    Place the quotes face down in a pile in the center of the room.

  3. 3

    Invite each participant to pick a quote and then find a partner.

  4. 4

    Participants discuss their quotes, focusing on what they mean to them, for about one minute.

  5. 5

    Signal the end of the discussion, prompting participants to switch partners and, if they wish, switch quotes.

  6. 6

    Continue this process for approximately 15 minutes.

Tips

  • Encourage participants to choose quotes that resonate with them personally.

  • Monitor the time to keep discussions lively and engaging.

  • Be prepared to step in if conversations become stagnant or off track.

Variations

You can modify the quotes to prompt storytelling or personal sharing, adapting the focus of the conversations.

Where it fits

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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 SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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