Liberating Structures - 8. Troika Consulting
To listen is very hard, because it asks of us so much interior stability that we no longer need to prove ourselves by speeches, arguments, statements or declarations. True listeners no longer have an inner need to make their presence known. They are free to receive, welcome, to accept. – Henri Nouwen What is made possible? You can help people gain insight on issues they face and unleash local wisdom for addressing them. In quick round-robin “consultations,” individuals ask for help and get advice immediately from two others. Peer-to-peer coaching helps with discovering everyday solutions, revealing patterns, and refining prototypes. This is a simple and effective way to extend coaching support for individuals beyond formal reporting relationships. Troika Consulting is always there for the asking for any individual who wishes to get help from colleagues or friends. Five Structural Elements – Min Specs 1. Structuring Invitation 2. How Space Is Arranged and Materials Needed 3. How Partici
Get Practical and Imaginative Help from Colleagues Immediately (~30–35 min.) “In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence, the second listening, the third remembering, the fourth practicing, the fifth—teaching others.” — Ibn Gabriol Purposes In Troika Consulting, participants ask for help and get advice from two others in three rounds of “consultations.” This peer-to-peer coaching helps people gain insight into issues they face, spot biases, and tap local wisdom. It can be used to discover everyday solutions and refine prototypes. This is a simple and effective way to extend support…
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