Beliefs
Beliefs workshop
Aim & Context
What is the aim of the exercise? | This exercise is about the beliefs about us and the world that we first received. |
In what context is this exercise useful? | Improving understanding of our beliefs, that shape our values, our thinking, emotions, behaviours and results. |
Quick facts
Preparation time: 15 minutes Online / Onsite: Both Workshop time: 1 hour Ideal group size: Can easily accommodate up to 50 people Contact of Workshop Developer: mathieu.shanks@gmail.com | Equipment and tools needed:
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Detailed Description of Activity & Method
Please list step by step how the activity should be facilitated
Activity & Format | Time | Instructions | Facilitation Notes |
Check-In... | 10 min |
| Start with answering the check-in question by yourself and let everyone share and then hand the word over to someone else. |
Topic introduction and instructions | 5 min |
| Check the behavioural iceberg for inspiration. Talk about the link between beliefs and values if you have not done before the values exercise with this audience. |
Exploring beliefs - Part one | 12 min |
We are going to start with one example, so you know what is going to happen. You start with the first column on the left. Questions to ask participants and first example:
What was the first interpretation, the first message that you received early in life about…
| Invite participants to take a space in the room where they feel comfortable. Better to do the exercise in silence so they can understand what the facilitator is saying. For each question, you should give about 30 seconds after phrasing. |
Exploring beliefs - Part two | 12 min | Now I want you to think about today and how you would interpret these words from today's perspective. So I will go through every word with you again. Go through the words of part one again…
| Better to do the exercise in silence so they can understand what the facilitator is saying. For each question, you should give about 30 seconds after phrasing. |
Individual reflection time | 5 min | Now that participants have written down their beliefs about the various words, allow them some time to reflect on what they wrote. Some questions to guide this process:
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Group discussion | 12 min | Group participants in groups of 3 people and ask them to share about the following:
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Check-out | 4 min |
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Feedforward: Tips for future facilitators
You can also have a final debrief with the whole plenary (around 15 min) before the check-out to hear from the smaller groups their main takeaways. |
Resources (Helpful websites or books for further reading)
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