Rounds are effective group exercises that may be used at the beginning
Gina Barker (Gina)
Rounds are effective group exercises that may be used at the beginning, close, or middle of a meeting to warm-up, check-in, or shift the focus. Rounds “force” each member to voice where they are at in a non-threatening fashion and help cultivate group cohesion. Rounds should not take up a lot of time; therefore, it is critical to give clear, uncomplicated instructions for what is to be shared and to quickly cut off members who ramble or get off on a rabbit trail. Whether you use a round or a dyad exercise with the immediate goal of making members more comfortable, engaged, and willing to self-disclose, you must keep in mind that the overall goal with any exercise is to propel the group forward in line with its purpose.
Dyads provide an even greater range of benefits. They are great ways to introduce a new topic or finish one. Sharing in dyads is time-efficient, as it allows members to simultaneously process ideas and experiences in some detail without having to consider the effect on the group as a whole, should one member become too long-winded and the others begin to lose interest. For that reason, dyad conversations should only be reported when there is a group benefit of doing so. You also need to devote some thought to how to pair up members to make a dyad most effective. You can do so based on maximum similarity, maximum difference, seating arrangement, or by instructing them to “find a partner.” When the number is uneven, consider using triads instead or pairing yourself with one member.
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