Constellations
This powerful exercise can be used for a variety of topics and tailored to different goals and groups to reflect and discuss.
How to
- Choose a topic of conversation and write a statement about that topic.
- For example, if you want the group to discuss the topic of change, your statement could be “change makes me anxious.”
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Gather group in open room.
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Place the item in the centre of the room (this can be an object that represents the topic or any random object).
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Explain that being closer to this object means the statement is true for them. Being farther away from the object means the statement isn’t true for them.
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Read the statement and invite group members to stand in proximity to the object based on how they feel about the statement.
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Allow a few moments for group members to notice how they feel and gather their thoughts.
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Approach one person, stand next to them and ask:
- Why are you standing where you are standing? (or what has you standing here?)
- What’s it like to stand here?
- Allow for further discussion amongst the group
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Repeat for at least 2 more statements.
What we like about it
Tips
- Tailor the prompts based on the group’s level of trust and meeting objective.
- Prepare the group to make sure they’re in the right mindset to share before diving into this activity.
- Be mindful of social pressures when doing these activities at work: consider the time and place of deeper prompts you introduce and only create vulnerability for groups that you feel are ready for it.
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