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Method: World Café
A rotating table exercise that helps participants collectively unpack thematic areas—such as core competencies or course topics—through dialogue, mapping and light research.
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Table Setup:
Arrange four stations, each with two theme cards placed around a simple concentric-wheel template. Provide each station with markers and a brief descriptor for its two themes.
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Station Exploration (10 min):
In groups of four, read the provided descriptions and annotate the wheel by writing associations, questions or examples in each segment. Conduct a quick desk-research (digital or paper) to enrich your notes.
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Rotation & Relay (4×5 min):
After five minutes, three participants move clockwise to the next station, while the “anchor” stays to welcome newcomers and explain the accumulated associations and questions.
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Collective Harvest (10 min):
Once all rotations are complete, reconvene at your original table to review the full wheel. Identify emerging patterns, surprises or gaps across the four sessions.
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Group Reflection & Next Steps (5 min):
As a cohort, highlight two or three priority themes that will inform upcoming design decisions. Note any areas needing deeper exploration or alternative perspectives.
Contextual Sensitivity & Respectful Design:
Observations and insights stem from varied cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. Honour each contributor’s context by amplifying less-heard voices, sharing authority over interpretation, and ensuring every wheel becomes a starting point for inclusive and respectful design.
Inspired by Juanita Brown & David Isaacs