Can I do inquiry by myself?
Yes! We hope that the processes of inquiry, the habit of it, becomes part of everyone's daily thinking. How do I know this? How can I find out more? What should I do next? Inquiry gives us guidance in all these questions.
What are some words I can use to start a team conversation about norms?
We’ll be working together as a team for this entire project. Now that we’ve had some discussions as a group, do you think it might make sense to establish some clear ways to make sure all ideas, questions, and considerations are heard and considered? How can we make sure that we make best use of everyone’s thinking?
Maybe by establishing some clear expectations about how to hold group discussions we can have the greatest success, avoid hurt feelings, and help everyone feel they want to participate.
First, what good things have you noticed about our conversations so far?
What are some examples of group norms?
Support each other rather than competing
Before reacting to a new situation, stop and assume your teammate has the best intentions
Make sure all voices are heard by inviting quiet people to speak
Support people to be upfront about the deadlines they missed or problems they had
Encourage people to ask for help.
What are some prompting questions we can ask a team if we are trying to reach consensus?
How do you think the people who did not vote for this issue might feel if we moved forward with this issue right now without any further consideration?
Does anyone feel like their idea did not get included?
Do you think everyone in the team is equally excited about this idea?
Would it help if we each shared some thoughts about why we voted for the issues we chose?
As an facilitator, how can I check in on my own process?
Facilitators can think about these self-reflection questions.
1. Am I doing something for the team that they should be doing for themselves?
2. Am I pre-determining what’s possible for the team to achieve?
3. When I foresee a barrier, am I bringing it to the team to solve (rather than solving it by myself)?
4. Am I staying in the moment and holding true to the expectations of the step that we are in?
5. Am I thinking about how to improve the process?
6. Am I comfortable saying "I don't know?”
7. Am I waiting for all the team to speak before I speak?
