How many times do you check in with participants to find out what is their greatest ah-ha? Do you leave it for the end of the day, or end of the program, or do you check in at strategic points along the course of a program?
A great powerful question to ask before coffee breaks, or lunch, is to ask participants, “What is your greatest ah-ha so far?”. Pose this question to the group, and give them a minute or two to write down their responses. Alternatively, you can close off before a break (lunch/coffee) and ask them that question, encouraging them to share their responses with other participants during the break. When the group resumes, pick it up again. It’s a great way to have participants share their learning and hear what others have to say, which usually leads to some new insights for them as well. It’s also a great way to review content covered over the course of a day.
Also ask yourself, “What’s your greatest ah-ha as a facilitator as you close off a session?”. What new learning have you acquired? What lessons are you learning? What would you do differently next time?
Have a great week,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, CPCC, CHRP, CPT
Potentials Realized
Email: jennifer(at)potentialsrealized(dot)com
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