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Rollercoaster Check-In

This method helps participants express their feelings in a fun, visual way using the metaphor of a rollercoaster. It's an effective way to gauge the emotional state of the group at the start of a meeting, creating a shared understanding among team members.

Duración
5m–1h
Tamaño del grupo
2–40 people
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Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Form a horseshoe with the group around a flipchart or whiteboard.

  2. 2

    Explain the purpose of the check-in as a way to understand the group's feelings and needs.

  3. 3

    Draw a wavy line on the flipchart to represent a rollercoaster track.

  4. 4

    Ask participants to place themselves on the rollercoaster by describing their current feelings one by one.

  5. 5

    Allow each participant sufficient time to share, ranging from a brief word to a few minutes.

  6. 6

    After everyone has checked in, discuss the overall rollercoaster as a group, highlighting any shared themes or insights.

Consejos

  • Encourage openness but respect those who may choose not to share.

  • Consider using an online whiteboard for remote sessions to create a visual rollercoaster.

  • If time permits, revisit the rollercoaster drawing to reflect on group dynamics.

Variaciones

You can adapt this method by using different visual metaphors or themes relevant to your group.

Casos de uso

team kickoffretrospective closingproject brainstormingworkshop openingconflict resolution
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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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