FullThought teaches and facilitates focused conversation. We believe good outcomes come from thoughtful planning of a conversation and a disciplined approach to hearing all voices. Core components of our approach includes:
Naming Conversation Objectives
Often unnamed and sometimes competing objectives drive the energy of conversations. Full Thought works with conversation planners to name an objective that clarifies the intention of the conversation and works to combine the interests of all parties.
Logistics Planning
FullThought approaches are based on a faith in the genius of diverse voices. Design consideration can be offered for groups as small as 7; mid size groups of up to 21; or large group conversations of 50-200.
Designing the Questions
Good, well thought out and agreed on questions can keep the conversation on track, inspire thoughtful contributions and reduce the amount of time we spend over stating things trying to get folks to our frame of reference. FullThought works with a small planning team representing the various perspectives in the conversation to agree on the questions prior to the conversation.
Facilitation
There are times an outside facilitator can accomplish things those intimately involved can not. We are happy to jump in as facilitators when this is needed. It is also sometimes preferable to allow conversations to be facilitated by natural members already rooted in the issue or conversation. This dimension can be explored during initial consultation with FullThought and will be best determined on a case by case basis. FullThought can provide facilitation, coach facilitation prior to the conversation, or facilitate as a training method to prepare others in a group to take over this role when ready.
Co-facilitation is also available with an additional FullThought facilitator. Co-facilitation is a powerful way to bring additional languages, diversity of life experience, and diversity of culture to the table and often enriches the outcome of the conversation. Current Full Thought facilitators are rich in age and life experience. They come to FullThought with a wealth of experience in thought and conversation on critical issues facing families, businesses and communities.
Summary Notes
All conversations facilitated by FullThought will include typed summary notes of key thoughts and contributions to support a team or a group’s further reflection and planning.
