Meetings that start like a crash before everyone has even had a chance to take a sip of coffee…
To avoid that, starting your gathering with a few rounds has something magical and appeasing. And it won’t be a waste of time.
Here’s why:
In this moment, each member around the table solemnly takes a symbolic seat at the table and eases into the space. This is the moment the team shapes itself as one entity.
No, you do not have to do any ice breaker… or meditation…i
You ask specific questions that subtly bring people in relationship…
The rounds are tailored to become quiet equalisers in the room: everyone’s voice is heard, without interruption, right from the start.
We listen to the nuances, contexts and mood of each participant, a shape emerges, we soften…
We close this part with a simple question that reveals people’s needs during the session.
This simple structure signals that every mind matters, setting a tone of dignity, respect and spaciousness that enables people to think freshly, as and for themselves, throughout the session.
When done with a twist, these rounds generate a rich mutual attention, bond and presence. The team and its complex layers and relationships is taking shape.
If you want to know what specific tone and questions make the rounds a successful meeting element, join us on the Time to Think Foundation of Facilitation course on Oct. 20 and 21, online, or inquire to organise a Transforming Meetings experience in your organisation.
