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Objectives

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To clarify what participants have personally learned and are willing to share

with the group

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To provide an opportunity to review the day’s topics

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To summarize thoughts and feelings

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To articulate ideas with clarity

Group Size

Up to 20 participants

Estimated Time

This will vary, depending on the size of your group. 2 minutes per participant

is a good average.

Training Methods

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Round-robin discussion

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Reflection

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Materials

One 4" × 6" index card for each person, pre-printed with the text shown below.

Use colored cards (especially the vivid ones) to add a sense of festivity.

I learned that __________________________________

I re-learned that ________________________________

I discovered that _______________________________

I noticed that __________________________________

I was surprised that _____________________________

I am disappointed that ___________________________

I plan to ______________________________________

Equipment and Supplies

None

Room Set-up

Chairs arranged in a circle

Resource

This exercise was adapted from an activity used in Lois Hart’s book Connections. The

exercise is an excellent way to involve all participants and bring a workshop in

which you must cover many topics to a satisfying close.

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Trainer’s Notes for Activity 12

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Introduce the activity by saying, “We’ve all had an intense day. As

one way of personally evaluating our time together, let’s share with

one another some of what we have learned. We will do this by

focusing on answers to “sentence stems.”

Step 2: Pass out one pre-printed index card to each person, and explain the

procedure. Say,

“We’ll go around the circle and hear answers to each stem, one at

a time. Each person should respond.

Of course, if a stem does not resonate with you, then feel free to

pass or provide a stem that more clearly expresses what you wish

to share.

Focus on what you have learned about Leadership today.”

Participants must not comment on what others say. As facilitator,

your role should be to thank each person for each contribution.

Don’t elaborate on what they say.

Step 3: Take a minute or two to allow people to express themselves more

informally before adjourning.

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