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Status Center

The Status Center method transforms traditional status meetings by adopting engaging TV broadcast formats. This approach uses short, dynamic segments to deliver updates, making meetings more interactive and enjoyable.

Duration
30m–4h
Group size
4–40 people
Materials
balloons, suggestion box

How to run it

  1. 1

    Start with an 'Opening Game' like Question Balloons to surface key questions.

  2. 2

    Introduce 'Top Scores' to quickly present important metrics.

  3. 3

    Incorporate 'Exploring Games' such as 60-Second Update for brief member updates.

  4. 4

    Use 'Project Jeopardy' for in-depth discussions on key topics.

  5. 5

    Include 'Crossfire' for friendly debates on selected issues.

  6. 6

    Conclude with 'Closing Games' like Coming Attractions to outline upcoming priorities.

  7. 7

    Wrap up by addressing any remaining questions with Question Balloons.

Tips

  • Ensure participants are well-prepared by providing templates for updates.

  • Keep the segments varied to maintain interest and engagement.

  • Use pre-meeting communications to handle straightforward status information, reserving meeting time for interactive segments.

Variations

Consider incorporating co-hosts to add variety and different perspectives to the meeting. Adapt the segments to suit the specific interests of your group, adding or removing games as necessary.

Where it fits

Weekly team updatesQuarterly business reviewsAnnual strategic planning sessions
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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.

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