There are many different ways to run a Forum, and the one that is right for you and your Forum will depend on many factors such as:
- How long is the meeting?
- Are you meeting in-person or virtual?
- What is the focus of the Forum?
- Is someone presenting? Are two people presenting?
- How many people are in the Forum?
To help you find the Forum Flow that is best for you, I’ll share several different types of Forum Flows for you to pick from, or modify and make your own. The Forum Flow listed below is meant for this type of set up:
TIME: 4 hours
LOCATION: In-person or virtual
FOCUS: Personal, Career, Family, and/or Community
PRESENTATIONS: 1 or 2
MEMBERS: Up to 10 max
OPENING (15 mins)
- One Word “Current State”
- 5 Mins Focus Exercise
- Dive Deep Starter
- Agreements Reminder
MONTHLY UPDATES (60 mins)
- Updates
- Last presentation update
- Parking Lot
NEEDS/LEADS (7 mins)
GOALS (20 mins)
SHOUTOUTS (3 mins)
BREAK (10 mins)
PRESENTATION #1 (50 mins)
- Coaches Setup
- Presenter Shares
- Group Q&A
- Experience Share
- Take-Aways
- Blind Window
- If this were mine, I would…
BREAK (5 mins)
PRESENTATION #2 or Deep Dive (50 mins)
HOUSEKEEPING (10 mins)
CLOSING THOUGHTS (3 mins)