The 30-minute Opening Words® card set is a simple storytelling game that helps groups of friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances get closer together. Basic instructions include a set of cards that are often used with small groups of 6-8 people, going through each round of Check in, sharing from the heart until checking out.
However, that is just a suggested way to use this card set. The following article guides you through using the 30-minute Open Word® card set when coordinating a larger group, from 10 to 50, 100 people; to help the group quickly open up and connect with each other.
The 30 -minute Opening Words® card set is designed with the foundation of the Circle Method , a method that helps make group conversations safe, connected, and co-created.
1. Divide the large group into small groups and invite the small groups to draw question cards
This is a way that Tron Lanh coordinators often do. With large groups, to create a lively and open atmosphere right at the beginning of the workshops, we often invite people to form small groups of 2 to 3 people.
The card set has 60 questions, so usually we will filter out a bunch of questions from the cards Check in, Get to know Mi, Parallel planet, Dip sea to invite groups to draw cards. Depending on the duration of the workshop, in this warm-up part of creating connections, we usually let small groups have about 4-6 minutes for each member to answer the questions on the card.
You can try applying it and can do it about 2-3 times like that. Invite people in the large group to swap members between small groups. After about 15 minutes, the large group will become relaxed and open to connecting with each other.
2. Choose a question card and invite people in the group to answer briefly
At the beginning of each workshop or training session, Tron Lanh's group of coordinators often invite a check-in, so that group members can speak up, introduce themselves, and share their status when entering. workshop.
Choose a question, simple enough for everyone in the circle to take turns revealing themselves in the Check in or Get to know My question group. For example , What makes your heart "flutter" recently? Or What do you want to leave behind so you can be more present today?
Each person can share 1-2 short sentences, or 1-2 keywords, which will help the larger group better understand the members present in the circle. After such a turn, you will see that the atmosphere is much more vibrant and exciting than when you first entered. People will feel more present in both body and mind.
With the help of the 30-minute Open Word® card set, here are two simple, easy-to-follow ways for you to try and start creating close connections between participants in your workshop or training session. .
Be flexible and creative with this set of cards.
If you have any other way, please share with us in the comments below.