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Shift and Share

Shift and Share enables participants to discover and discuss innovative ideas quickly by connecting them with various presenters. This method eliminates lengthy presentations and fosters informal exchanges around valuable concepts and practices.

Duration
2h
Group size
10+ people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Invite participants to engage with multiple innovators who will share concise insights about their work.

  2. 2

    Arrange the space with small group areas for discussions while ensuring easy movement between presenters.

  3. 3

    Distribute participation fairly so that everyone has time to share and learn.

  4. 4

    Form small groups that rotate among presenters, each lasting 5-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Allocate time for introductions, shifts between presenters, and a wrap-up discussion.

Tips

  • Encourage presenters to focus on key highlights and practical takeaways.

  • Allow enough time for participants to ask questions and engage with the presenters.

  • Facilitate a brief closing discussion to capture insights and actions.

Variations

You can adapt the time allowed for each presentation based on the group's size or focus on specific themes of innovation.

Where it fits

team kickoffretrospective closingcommunity engagementinnovation showcasecross-departmental collaboration

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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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