Round Robin
Round Robin engages medium-sized groups in a dynamic exploration of climate resilience topics. Participants rotate through multiple tables, each focused on a different aspect of the central topic, contributing ideas and building upon previous discussions. With structured brainbrowseing sessions and iterative rotations, Round Robin ensures diverse perspectives are captured and synthesized. By the end, participants collaboratively summarize key points and generate actionable insights, fostering a sense of collective ownership and commitment to addressing climate challenges. This method encourages active participation, comprehensive exploration, and efficient knowledge sharing, making it an effective tool for group discussions on complex topics like climate resilience.
Steps:
Setup and Introduction:
Arrange tables in the room, each representing a different aspect of a central climate resilience topic, such as "Community Engagement," "Policy Development," "Education Strategies," and "Innovation in Climate Tech."
Explain the Round Robin format to participants, outlining the rotation system and the goal of building upon previous discussions.
Initial Brainbrowseing:
Divide participants into small groups, assigning each group to start at a different table.
Set a timer (e.g., 10-15 minutes) for the first brainbrowseing session. Each group discusses the specific aspect at their table and records their ideas and thoughts.
Rotation and Iteration:
At the sound of the timer, groups rotate to the next table. They review the ideas already recorded and then add their own insights, expanding on the previous group's contributions.
Continue this process until each group has visited all tables and contributed to all topics.
Final Review:
After the last rotation, direct groups to return to their original tables to review all the discussions that have taken place there.
Each group synthesizes the key points and prepares a brief summary of the table's collective output.
Group Reporting:
Each group presents their table's ideas and summaries to the full assembly. This can involve highlighting innovative suggestions, common themes, and potential action steps.
Closure and Next Steps:
Facilitate a closing discussion where participants can reflect on the process and express additional thoughts or insights.
Discuss how the ideas generated can be implemented or further explored in ongoing climate resilience initiatives.
Duration:
Approximately 60-90 minutes
Group Size:
Suitable for medium-sized groups to ensure 4-6 participants at each table.
Materials/Resources Needed:
Multiple tables, each with seating for 4-6 participants
Flipcharts, whiteboards, or paper at each table for recording ideas
Markers, pens, and possibly other stationery like sticky notes or index cards
Timer to manage rotation and session times
Accessibility Considerations:
Ensure that all tables and seating arrangements are accessible for participants with mobility aids.
Provide materials in formats that are accessible for all participants, including large print or alternative media as needed.
Tips/Pointers:
Encourage creativity and openness in each session, reminding participants to build on rather than repeat earlier contributions.
Keep the atmosphere dynamic and engaging by managing the time efficiently, possibly shortening each successive session as suggested to maintain energy and focus.
Works well for Facilitating comprehensive discussion on various aspects of a topic, ensuring in-depth exploration and participant engagement across a range of issues.
Unlike the World Café method, there are no designated facilitators at each table, so consider providing clear instructions or prompts at each station to guide discussions.