Concentric Circles
Pairs – No Supplies – 10 Minutes
How to Run Concentric Circles
- Divide the group in half (this process requires an even number of people; ideally fill in yourself to make an even number if necessary)
- Have one half stand in a circle facing outward, then have the other half stand in a circle surrounding them facing inward
- Everyone should be facing a partner after the two circles are made
- Give the group a prompt to discuss with their partners
- After time is up, have the outer circle rotate one person over
- Give the group another prompt to discuss
- Repeat steps 3-5 until you are out of prompts
Examples & Prompts
Concentric Circles works whether you want to do a number of disparate prompts in a row or create a sequence that moves participants through a journey.
Sequence Example:
- What’s made possible by great facilitation at your job?
- Same prompt, but you can’t mention anything you just said.
- What do you find most challenging to do as a facilitator?
- What is something you’ve gotten better at in the last [six months] as a facilitator?
Disparate Prompts – Icebreakers Example:
- What’s a band you were really into when you were a teenager?
- Did you grow up in a house that played music?
- Do you prefer talk radio/podcasts or music in the car?
- What’s a big band you would love to go to a small concert of?
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