Telling Our Stories
This method facilitates trust and openness among team members through structured storytelling. Participants reflect on personal experiences, sharing insights from their past to strengthen relationships in the team.
Comment l'animer
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Introduce the exercise and highlight the importance of trust and openness in effective teamwork.
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Emphasize that sharing personal stories is voluntary, and participants should only share if they feel comfortable.
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Create a welcoming environment where participants can safely express emotions as they share their stories.
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Instruct participants to take three different colored post-its and find a comfortable space in the room.
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Explain that there will be three rounds of storytelling, each lasting 5-7 minutes, where they will write down their answers to the provided questions.
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For the first round, focus on childhood: write about a happy moment, an important person, and a life-changing experience.
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Encourage participants to answer spontaneously, without overthinking.
Conseils
Monitor the group for emotional responses and provide support as needed during sharing.
Encourage active listening and respect for each participant's story.
Be prepared to follow up with individuals who may feel particularly moved by the exercise.
Variantes
Adjust the themes of the storytelling rounds to focus on different life stages or specific topics relevant to the team.
Contextes d'utilisation
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