005.30 CLINT’S CIRCLE
Clint’s Circle helps everyone in a group contribute to the conversation in a way that feels comfortable for them. It’s also a great way to practice presence while listening and speaking.
Source: This activity is inspired by a former student named Clint.
LISTEN
CLINT’S CIRCLE
Preparation
This is a small group activity.
(4-6 people is ideal)
You'll need 30-60 minutes.
It depends on how many folks you have.
Instructions
Spend the first ten minutes creating a list of 3-5 questions to facilitate a conversation you'd like (some examples). Make sure they cover a range of ways to respond (see tips 👉).
Go around in a circle, each person picking a single question from the list to answer or passing.
Extend
If you have time, go around again in the same order and respond to each other's answers or pass.
This activity pairs well with 005.10 Come Back Circle.
Tips
When creating the questions, aim for questions that allow people to speak from their minds or hearts.
Create questions that can be factual or philosophical for those who don't want to discuss their personal lives.
Create an "easy" question that pretty much anyone can answer. These are often the best ones!
Create a "juicy" question that seems pretty hard to answer. These are also often great!
Consider
How did these "rules" affect the conversation?
Is there anything you'd change next time?
