review · Feedback · 60–90 min · 6-40 people · medium energy

Micro-Insight Fair

A structured but lighthearted way for team members to present 'experiments,' data insights, or niche expertise to their peers using a visual format.

When to use Micro-Insight Fair

To democratize knowledge sharing and celebrate the diverse intellectual interests of the team.

What it solves

Siloed information or a lack of platform for junior employees to showcase their insights.

How to run Micro-Insight Fair, step by step

  1. Invite participants to prepare a 3-slide 'Science Fair' project on a work-related or 'fun' data point (Pre-work).
  2. Set up breakout rooms named after each 'booth' or topic (5 minutes).
  3. Run three 10-minute rotation rounds where 'attendees' visit different rooms to hear the pitch (30 minutes).
  4. Return to the main room for a Q&A and 'Best in Show' awards (15 minutes).

Materials needed

  • Screen-sharing capabilities
  • Digital voting tool
  • Slide templates

Facilitator tips

  • Encourage 'unserious' topics to keep the energy light and approachable.
  • Ensure presenters keep their pitches under 5 minutes to allow for questions.

Common pitfalls

  • Presentations becoming too long and dry.
  • Technical issues with screen sharing in breakout rooms.

Variations

  • PechaKucha style (20 slides, 20 seconds each) for a faster pace.

Running it online or hybrid

Use breakout rooms as 'booths' where remote and local participants can rotate to see different presentations.

What it produces

A library of 'Micro-Insight' slides or recordings for future reference.

Origin

Adapted from teambuilding.com's 'Virtual Science Fair' — source

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