Shift & Share
Shift & Share is a dynamic method for sharing innovations within an organization or community. Presenters set up stations to share concise insights with small rotating groups, fostering direct interaction and collaborative idea generation.
How to run it
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Invite participants to visit several innovation stations set up by presenters.
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Arrange a large space with 5 to 8 stations, each with enough chairs and display materials.
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Divide participants into small groups equal to the number of stations.
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Explain the process: each group will spend 10 minutes at a station, with time for questions and feedback.
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Groups rotate to the next station after each session, continuing until all stations are visited.
Tips
Select presenters based on their content rather than presentation skills.
Maintain a strict schedule using signals like bells to prompt movement.
Encourage presenters to use storytelling and tangible examples to engage participants.
Variations
Consider shortening the presentation time to 8 minutes or allowing participants to choose stations freely, akin to Open Space. For virtual settings, use chat rooms to replicate the station experience.
Where it fits
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