facilitation manual

modules/assignments
explore a series of assignments that give a theme and direction to each module of your event.

ANDmap
author to author
best case/worst case
complex system experience
dialogue
inovator's game
inventions
legends
living systems
metaphors
mind map
model building
quaker conversation
scenario timeline
sytopical reading
take-a-panel/share-a-panel/synthesis
terms of art
weak signal research
why it won't work
win as much as you can














 

 


syntopical reading: design considerations
Strengths-
  • effective process for Scan. Stimulates thinking
  • provides an effective way to introduce participants to viewpoints from a wide variety of sources
  • sets an expectation for rigorous use of information

Weaknesses-

  • may feel too "academic" to some participants
  • may be too "leisurely" for the pace of some events.

Specifications for Success-

  • the strength of this exercise depends upon the strength of the articles and excerpts selected for inclusion
  • plan sufficient lead time that these are developed well