Discovery & Action Dialogue (DAD)
Discovery & Action Dialogue helps groups identify effective local solutions to common challenges shared among members. Participants collaborate to uncover hidden practices that lead to better problem-solving without needing special resources.
How to run it
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Invite participants to share their experiences related to the common challenge.
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Facilitate a discussion identifying successful practices or solutions individuals have implemented.
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Group similar practices and identify recurring themes that have led to success.
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Encourage the participants to develop actionable steps for implementing these practices within the group.
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Summarize the findings and create a plan for ongoing sharing and support.
Tips
Create a safe and open environment to promote sharing.
Encourage everyone to contribute, reminding participants that all inputs are valuable.
Document the process and outcomes for future reference and action.
Variations
Consider using visual aids to map discussions or adapt the length to fit your time constraints.
Where it fits
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