Jan '23 (edited) in Workshops & Exercises 🍔
How are you using silence in workshops?
The first time I ever facilitated a workshop, I was terrified.
I had never been in charge of keeping a conversation on track before, and I certainly didn't know how to handle silence.Silence is a fundamental tool for facilitation.
In fact, it can help teams to better collaborate and come up with creative solutions for highly complex problems.
At first, silence may be seen as a challenge to participants, but over time, they realize that silence allows them to listen more carefully and think more deeply about their proposals.They also understand that silence gives others the opportunity to do the same, and as a result, everyone becomes more thoughtful in their interactions and produces better results.
Working together-alone is a way to use silence. Walking meditation is another.
How are you using silence in facilitation?
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How are you using silence in workshops?
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