Activities
COLLECTIVE DISCUSSION
Number of participants
Objectives
● To articulate one’s own experiences and feelings.
● To develop empathy and active listening skills.
Where does the activity take place within the process (beginning, middle, end)
Duration
Material needed
Preparation
Prepare the room/space so that it is as spacious as it can be, without obstacles.
Step by step description
1. Ask the participants to gather in a large circle so that everyone can easily see and hear each other.
2. Pose a simple question: ‘What are you taking away from this workshop? Let’s hear from everyone.’
3. The thing to be taken away can be a thought, a feeling, something to ponder, feedback, gratitude, or anything else that is foremost in your mind right now.
4. Listen to each person’s input, and also thank each person for their feedback.
5. As the facilitator, you can also share an observation about the group’s collaboration and activities if you wish.
Closing up
Thank participants for the feedback; if the workshops continue later, remind the date.