In prior posts, I shared templates for a…4-hour meeting > https://bit.ly/39e0qjz
3-hour meeting > https://bit.ly/3Lk0ywb
2-hour meeting > https://bit.ly/3LmqRBX
Some groups feel that even 2 hours per month is too long, so below is a template for a 1.5-hour Forum meeting.
TIME: 1.5 hours
LOCATION: In-person or virtual
FOCUS: Personal & Career
PRESENTATIONS: 1
BREAKS: 0
MEMBERS: Up to 10 max
- OPENING (5 mins)
One Word “Current State”
- MONTHLY REFLECTION (40 mins)
Updates + Goals (4 mins each)
- NEEDS/LEADS (5 mins)
- SHOUTOUTS (3 mins)
- DEEP DIVE (40 mins)
Issue Background (8 mins)
Q&A (8 mins)
Gather Thoughts (1 min)
Feedback (2 mins each)
– “I can relate because…” (You’re not alone)
– “Here’s what I did when I had this issue… “ (Sharepersonal experiences)
– “I heard you say… which makes me wonder if…”(Reflect on their own words)
– “If this were my challenge, here’s what I would do…”(Action steps you’d take)
– “I can support you with… “ (Offer a resource)Final Thoughts / Top Action(s) (2 mins)
- HOUSEKEEPING (5 mins)
- FINAL THOUGHT CLOSE (3 mins)