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.
Development of a shared understanding of key issues.
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.
For engaging participants in a creative brainstorming session.
When seeking to enhance communication and connection among team members.
As a method to collect insights and ideas from a broad audience.
Team Problems the World Cafe Workshop Solves
Say goodbye to these common team challenges
Difficulty in engaging large groups in meaningful discussions.
Lack of alignment and common understanding among team members.
Challenges in generating innovative ideas in diverse settings.
Insufficient opportunities for participants to express their thoughts and ideas.
Key Topics Covered in the World Cafe Workshop
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