I EXPECT
An opening exercise to clarify expectations in any workshop or training situation
Goal
This is an opening exercise to get out individual expectations from the program or workshop.
Attachments
Materials
Instructions
Before
Setting: Flipchart paper divided into 4 quadrants with titles
Number of participants: 6 - any number
Types of participants: any
Time needed: 3 - 45 min.
Pre-Work Required: The areas need to be decided on for each quadrant.
Type of Facilitator-Client Relationship: any
Facilitator personality fit: any
During
1. One flipchart sheet divided into 4 Quadrants.
2. Ask the participants "what they expect from ...
Quadrant 1 - The Training
Quadrant 1 - The Trainer
Quadrant 1 - From Yourself
Quadrant 1 - Other Participants
3 At the end of the program go back top the sheet to see what has been achieved.
4 Equally it can show participants that they have a valuable role in the process and it is not just down to the trainer!
After
Follow-Up Required: Check at the end
Usual or Expected Outcomes: list of expectations
Background
Source: Des Fitzgerald
Derived from: unknown
History of Development: unknown
Comments (4) (3.7 avg / 3 ratings)
I used this for a group of trainers. It went quite well, and the only suggestion received was that instead of "expect" it can be called "hope". The word expect has a negative connotation.
I have started using the phrase: "My greatest hope for this session is...." and have found this positive orientation helpful in shifting mindsets toward an optimistic stance.
I have used this with small and large groups before the event or at the beginning of the session. I set up a Mural board and sent it to participants before the session. This serves to kick start engagement, help the facilitator in their preparation, and an opportunity for participants to use the online tool that may be used in the session.
Can use stickies for people to answer the questions simultaneously and then post them. Then read them out. This could save time.