Have you tried this Handful of Reflections?

Have you tried this Handful of Reflections?

We’ve been discussing the importance of ending sessions well, and one of my favourite tactics is to facilitate a sharing of personal reflections.

I learned this activity during an Applied Improvisation Network (AIN) Open Space session. I don’t remember who shared it. If it was you, please let me know, so I can add the appropriate credit.

You reflect on the day via your Hand – specifically with each finger in turn:

  • Thumb up –?to indicate?what you’ve done well during the event
  • Index finger points -?to tell what you commit to focus your attention on / small action you are sure to take
  • Middle finger raised -?to say what you want to stop
  • Ring finger -?tell something about a person you care about
  • Pinky -?what you still want to grow in

Of course you can easily adapt this to a forward-looking opening activity, if that suits you and your group better.

If you’d like to pop more opening and closing activities into your kitbag, join us online for?our?popular Inspirational Facilitator course which starts on?Tuesday 14th May.?This?practical programme offers you all the tips and techniques you need to be a more confident and creative facilitator, both face-to-face and online.??

For more info and to book at the reduced early bird rate of £399 click here!

Brett Macdonald

? 'Team Connection' Workshop Facilitator | Lively Conference Energizer | Engaging MC | Community Builder for Impactful Retreats | Lover of Improv & Laughter

10 个月

Love that reflection activity, I use it sometimes too! Sounds like a super valuable course ??

回复

要查看或添加评论,请登录

Paul Z Jackson的更多文章

  • Enter the archives now and then

    Enter the archives now and then

    One of my improvisation recommendations is to 'Inhabit the moment'. But which moment are you inhabiting? I love the…

  • How to be terrific in traffic

    How to be terrific in traffic

    I'm on my way to facilitate a workshop, And I'm late. Decisively definitively late.

  • Creativity, Flexibility and You

    Creativity, Flexibility and You

    "Are you creative?" It’s a tricky question. For many, it feels like a yes-or-no judgment.

    1 条评论
  • The Art of Saying Yes

    The Art of Saying Yes

    Improvisation begins with a simple but powerful idea: saying “yes”. When we say yes, we acknowledge and accept the…

  • What is Improvisation, really?

    What is Improvisation, really?

    When you hear the word “improvisation,” what comes to mind? Maybe you picture a jazz musician riffing on a melody or an…

    1 条评论
  • Making a good start

    Making a good start

    Beginnings matter, whether it's the start of the new year or the opening of a meeting or conference. Our host Lucas…

  • Jazz up your facilitative leadership

    Jazz up your facilitative leadership

    Incorporating facilitation techniques into your leadership toolkit isn't just a valuable addition; it's a game-changer.…

  • When leaders master essential facilitation skills...

    When leaders master essential facilitation skills...

    Picture yourself as a leader with the remarkable ability to foster collaboration, stimulate creativity and drive…

    2 条评论
  • How to ensure your meetings are worthwhile

    How to ensure your meetings are worthwhile

    Some meetings are a waste of time. Some are necessary if not enthralling.

    2 条评论
  • How to break your undesirable habits - Small steps on a disposable scaffold

    How to break your undesirable habits - Small steps on a disposable scaffold

    When I was giving up sweets, biscuits and chocolates, (more than 3 months ago), I opted to treat myself - any time I…

社区洞察