Facilitation
World Café
Rotating small group discussions
How World Café works
Rotation-based activities cross-pollinate ideas across groups.
Phases of World Café
- Set Context: Clearly introduce the topic and the 'World Café' process to participants, explaining the purpose of the discussion and the expected outcomes; this ensures everyone understands the goals and can contribute effectively.
- Small Group Rounds: Participants engage in focused discussions in small groups, rotating between tables with different questions or themes; this allows for diverse perspectives and cross-pollination of ideas.
- Harvest: Each table summarizes key insights and learnings from their discussions, often visually capturing them on a tablecloth or flip chart; this makes the collective knowledge visible and accessible.
- Share Insights: The entire group shares the key insights harvested from each table, identifying common themes and actionable steps; this ensures everyone benefits from the collective intelligence and builds shared understanding.
Design a session with World Café
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