An activity for triads or quads:

1. Companion A presents a "sticky" issue: a troubling situation which he/she must handle or which he/she did not handle well.
The tuning companions remain silent (may ask questions to keep companion A talking if necessary).
(8 minutes)

2. The tuning companions ask clarifying questions.
(5 minutes)

3. The tuning companions discuss what they have heard.
What seem to be the primary issues?
What questions does the "sticky issue" raise?
What didn't we hear that you wonder about?
Has the companion A thought about__________________?
I wonder if__________________________?

Companion A remains silent, takes notes.
(10 minutes)

4. All of the companions have a conversation about the tuned companion's situation. Companion A has a chance to respond to issues raised in #3.
(7 minutes)

5. Debrief the process
(5 minutes)

6. Opportunity to reflectively write
(10 minutes)