World Cafe
The World Cafe is a 20 year old workshop activity for engaging your participants in conversations that fits nicely into our team building activities section. It draws on 7 design principles to create a simple, effective and flexible format for hosting large group discussions for between 12 to 200 participants.
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What You'll Achieve with the World Cafe Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhanced collaborative dialogue among participants.
Increased engagement and active participation.
Creation of actionable insights for future initiatives.
When to Use the World Cafe Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When a large group needs to explore complex issues together.
To foster alignment and common understanding in diverse teams.
How the World Cafe Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Setup
Arrange small café-style tables in the room with 4–5 participants at each to create conversation clusters.
2Explanation
The Facilitator explains that there will be 3 rounds of conversation lasting 20–30 minutes each, focusing on important questions.
3Discussion Rounds
Participants engage in discussions at their tables about the posed questions while encouraging doodling and drawing on tablecloths.
4Table Host Selection
At the end of Round 1, each table selects a table host to remain and share insights with newcomers in the next round.
Key Topics Covered in the World Cafe Workshop
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