One Sentence Round:

This round exercise is a simple but effective way to get everyone in the group involved and to share their ideas. The facilitator simply asks everyone to share one sentence about a given topic. The topic could be something like “What are your goals for this meeting?” or “What are the biggest challenges we’re facing right now?”

The facilitator can start the round by sharing their own sentence, and then go around the room in a circle, giving each person a chance to speak. Once everyone has had a turn, the facilitator can summarize the key points that were raised.

How to refine or adapt the exercise:

• The facilitator can adjust the topic of the round to fit the specific needs of the group. For example, if the group is working on a specific project, the facilitator could ask everyone to share one sentence about what they’re working on or what they’re hoping to accomplish.
• The facilitator can also adjust the length of the round. If the group is large, the facilitator may want to limit the round to one sentence per person. If the group is small, the facilitator may want to give everyone a chance to share more than one sentence.
• The facilitator can also make the round more interactive by asking follow-up questions or by inviting people to share their experiences.

Relevant experience:

I have used the One Sentence Round exercise in a number of different settings, including team meetings, project meetings, and workshops. I have found it to be a very effective way to get everyone involved and to share their ideas.

In one instance, I used the One Sentence Round exercise to help a team identify the challenges they were facing in a new project. I asked each person to share one sentence about the biggest challenge they were facing. The team members shared a variety of challenges, including communication challenges, technical challenges, and resource challenges.

Once everyone had had a turn, I summarized the key points that were raised. The team then used this information to develop a plan to address the challenges they were facing.

Dyad Exercise:

Two-Minute Partner:

This dyad exercise is a great way to get people to work together and to share their ideas. The facilitator simply pairs people up and gives them two minutes to discuss a given topic. The topic could be something like “What are your ideas for improving our team?” or “What are the next steps we should take on this project?”

After two minutes, the facilitator brings the group back together and asks each dyad to share one thing they learned from their partner. This can be done in a round or by asking each dyad to share one at a time.

How to refine or adapt the exercise:

• The facilitator can adjust the topic of the dyad exercise to fit the specific needs of the group. For example, if the group is working on a specific project, the facilitator could ask each dyad to discuss their ideas for the next steps or for how to address a specific challenge.
• The facilitator can also adjust the length of the dyad exercise. Two minutes is a good starting point, but the facilitator can adjust it depending on the size of the group and the complexity of the topic.
• The facilitator can also make the dyad exercise more interactive by asking follow-up questions or by inviting people to share their experiences.

Relevant experience:

I have used the Two-Minute Partner exercise in a number of different settings, including team meetings, project meetings, and workshops. I have found it to be a very effective way to get people to work together and to share their ideas.

In one instance, I used the Two-Minute Partner exercise to help a team develop a list of ideas for improving their team culture. I asked each dyad to discuss their ideas for two minutes and then to share one idea with the group.

The team members shared a variety of ideas, including having regular team lunches, holding team-building activities, and creating a team newsletter. The team then used these ideas to develop a plan to improve their team culture.

How rounds and dyads can enhance motivation, decision-making process, performance, and/or productivity of the group:

Rounds and dyads can enhance the motivation, decision-making process, performance, and/or productivity of the group in a number of ways.

• Motivation: Rounds and dyads can help to increase motivation by giving everyone in the group a chance to participate and to share their ideas. When people feel like their voices are being heard