Circle Discussion
Submitted by jon on Wed, 2005-12-07 05:01.
Group facilitation methods: Reflection / Dialogue
Identification
Alternative names:
Go Around
Round RobinLevel of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
To have participants all have an equal opportunity to speak on a topic.
Used as component of:
Any Meeting
Optimal amount of time needed:
3 - 18 minutesHowto
Level of participation:
highLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
No specific skills requiredSetting and Materials:
NoneResources Needed:
NonePre-Work Required:
Creat a clear statement of the topic or focus question.Procedures:
1. Pose a provocative question with two sides,
2. First position is declared and explained,
3. Then the second position is declared and explained.
4. Then each position gives a rebuttal to the other position.
5. Vote.
Follow-Up Required:
noneHow flexible is the process?:
not very because it has a very strict set of rules.Background
Developer:
unknownDerived from:
Found in Jo Nelson's "Meeting
Tools". See downloads sectionsLicense Model:
Free (or unattributable)
