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Circles of Influence

Circles of Influence is a strategic method to identify and leverage your network for achieving business goals. It helps participants map out connections that can provide support and resources, transforming plans into actionable steps.

Duración
1h
Tamaño del grupo
5–8 people
Materiales
large poster or whiteboard, pens, sticky notes

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Define your goal clearly at the top of a large poster or whiteboard.

  2. 2

    Draw two large circles side by side: label the left as 'Circle of the Task' and the right as 'Board of Directors'.

  3. 3

    Distribute pens and sticky notes to participants.

  4. 4

    In the 'Circle of the Task', write names of people who can help achieve the goal and place them on the circle's edge.

  5. 5

    Discuss how each person in the 'Circle of the Task' could be beneficial, focusing on mutual benefits.

  6. 6

    In the 'Board of Directors', write names of supportive individuals and place them on the circle's edge.

  7. 7

    Identify strategies to leverage support from the 'Board of Directors'.

  8. 8

    Decide who to approach first from the 'Circle of the Task', or seek advice from the 'Board of Directors' if needed.

  9. 9

    After meetings, ask contacts for additional introductions and expand your network on the chart.

Consejos

  • Encourage participants to be specific when naming individuals to ensure actionable steps.

  • Foster a collaborative environment where everyone contributes ideas on how to leverage these connections most effectively.

Variaciones

This method can be adapted for virtual settings using online collaboration tools, allowing participants to interact and contribute in real time.

Casos de uso

Strategic planning sessionsNetwork expansion workshopsGoal-setting meetings
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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.

Circles of Influence — Facilitation Method | Workshop Weaver