One-on-one consultations for a group that meets over an extended period
This activity, also called Office Hours, can be slotted into a meeting or workshop when there is 45-60 minutes to spare. It may be repeated with a new sign up sheet.
Rationale
- Provides opportunities to solicit specific advice one on one.
- It can be enlightening to see who asks you for advice and what you find yourself able to say.
Instructions about Signing Up
(Before circulating this sign-up sheet, the coordinator of this activity fills in the left-hand column with the names of all participants.)
- You can sign up to consult with other people by putting your name on their line for a time slot that is empty for both of you. Then put a cross on your own line for that time slot. (This prevents someone signing up to consult with you at a time when you are consulting with someone else.)
- You may sign up for one or two consultations, but, before you sign up for a third consult, give everyone a chance to sign up at least once.
- If you want to sign up to consult with a person who is already signed up to consult with you, sign up in a separate time slot for a consult with them. (That way both of you have the chance to set your own agenda for a full time slot.)
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More Logistics/Guidelines
- If two people do not have a consultation for some time slot, the group facilitator should pair them up and they will split the time in mutual support (possibly following "supportive listening" guidelines).
- Pairs of chairs need to be set up in N/2 locations, which should be spaced widely to minimize distractions from other conversations. At the start of the time slot, find the person you signed up to consult with and move to a pair of chairs. Then start consulting!