Temperature Reading
Description and Rationale
A Temperature Reading offers a chance to check on “where we are” in this present moment. It’s useful when you’d like to discover a focus topic that fits the moment. Adapted from the work of Virginia Satir, this activity offers a practical way to process what is happening for the group (A Resource Handbook for Satir Concepts [Sch90]). A Temperature Reading allows people to include aspects of group life that are usually ignored: appreciations, puzzles, and hopes and wishes.
Time Needed
10–30 minutes, depending on the size of the group and their experience with this activity.
Facilitator Guide
Team members have the opportunity to report on what’s happening for them individually as well as what they want ...
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