One Word Check-In
A simple opening ritual where each participant shares a single word that captures how they are feeling or what they are bringing to the session. The constraint of one word prevents lengthy monologues while still giving everyone a voice. It builds presence and helps the facilitator read the room before starting.
Comment l'animer
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Open the session by explaining the check-in: 'We'll go around and each share one word — just one — that describes how you're feeling right now, or what you're bringing into this session.'
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Model it yourself first with your own word.
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Go around the group. No commentary or explanations — just the word.
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After everyone has shared, optionally reflect briefly on the collective energy in the room.
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Transition into the session agenda.
Conseils
The no-commentary rule is important — it keeps pace and prevents the check-in from becoming a sharing session.
If someone struggles, reassure them any word is fine.
Note recurring themes: they're signals about the group's state.
Variantes
Use a prompt instead of free choice: 'One word for what you hope to get from today.' For written check-ins, collect words on a digital whiteboard and display as a word cloud.
Contextes d'utilisation
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