Harvest
A collective sense-making practice used to capture and consolidate the key insights, decisions, commitments, and questions emerging from a group session. Unlike simple note-taking, harvesting is participatory — the group itself identifies what is most significant. Common in Open Space Technology, World Café, and large-group methods. The harvest gives the work of a session its lasting form.
Come eseguirlo
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Near the end of a session, bring the group back together.
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Ask: 'What were the most important insights that emerged today? What decisions were made? What commitments did we hear? What questions are still alive?'
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Record responses visibly on a flip chart or board.
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Use different colours or sections for: Insights, Decisions, Commitments, Open Questions.
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Review the harvest with the group. Add anything missing.
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Photograph or transcribe the harvest and share with all participants.
Suggerimenti
Distinguish between recording everything (documentation) and harvesting what matters (synthesis).
Harvesting is an interpretive act — the facilitator helps the group name what was most significant, not just most talked about.',
Variazioni
Run a 'visual harvest' with a graphic recorder creating an illustrated summary in real time. Use a 'three words' harvest at the end of short sessions: each participant contributes three words that capture their takeaway.
Casi d'uso
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