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DISCUSSION GUIDE
For Facilitators
(Suggestions for Organizations and Families follow.)
The Who-am-I-now Review structures every day
conversation and guides it to deeper levels of
meaning. Groups participants find the prompts comfortable
and stimulating. Be sure to do the Who-am-I-now Review
yourself before introducing it to a group.
When Who-am-I-now Review responses will be shared in
groups, participants must know this in advance.
Participants should retain written responses. Expect
variation in participation and responses. Some prompts may
not apply to everyone.
1. Begin by asking participants to write event titles
(prompt 8) on boards or paper and post around the room. This
relaxes the group, generates laugher and eases participants
into the sharing of stories.
2. Break participants into small groups according to
similar event titles. Ask them to share responses to prompts.
The dynamics of the event are more important than the event
itself. Alternative: ask participants to talk through their
events – to tell them as a story.
3. Pay particular attention to prompts 4, 5, 6, 7.
Coping, tradeoffs, perceived barriers and resources. This may
be your opportunity to suggest alternatives, provide
information and describe available resources.
4. Reflection and wrap up
5. Share your experience of how you used the
Who-am-I-now Review with your organization or family. We
appreciate your feedback.
Want suggestions to adapt the
Who-Am-I-Now? Review to your organization? Particular
issues for your group? Send us your questions. We’ll respond
by email or suggest a phone consultation.
Suggestions@DonnaMayAvery.com
Tip: Use the Who-am-I-now Review to focus on how
one specific event was experienced by different
members. Here are examples of particular focus events used by
other groups.
| first day on
the job |
cancer
diagnosis |
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| move to new
offices |
parenthood |
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| departure of
a leader |
the
fire/tornado/earthquake/flood |
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| returning to
school |
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For Organizations
The Who-am-I-now Review builds nurturing, supportive
relationships in the workplace and in community,
membership and faith based organizations. The stories help
create a shared history of the group or organization.
Directions for participants:
Use the Who-am-I-now Review to
describe 2-3 events that have been important...
(Note: Select one of the following or compose your own focus
point for your group.)
To your feeling part of this
group.
In making you feel your
contributions are valued and respected.
To your development as a _____
(specify focus, e.g. manager, board member, teacher, business
owner etc.)
In developing a positive working
relationship with your _____ (specify focus, e.g. boss,
pastor, mentor, assistant etc.)
For Families
Families use the Who-am-I-now Review to understand,
heal, appreciate and celebrate their unique
family dynamics. Sharing perceptions creates family history
and strengthens bonds between members.
Directions for members:
Using the Who-am-I-now Review,
describe 2-3 important events that...
(Note: Select one of the following or compose your own focus
point for your family.)
Influenced who you are now.
Shaped your ethnic identity.
Examples might include: religion, race, nationality, gender,
where you grew up.
Made you feel appreciated as a
member of this family.
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