[Ailist] thoughts on working in pairs in small groups

[Rob Voyle]

Hi Lynne
The real value of the interviewing is not in the data but in the impact of stories 
on the hearts and subsequent behaviors of the hearers. 
I would encourage interviewing in pairs, because it leads to having the "hearer" 
introducing the person to the larger group.  In my experience this creates 
another level of understanding.   During the introductions people will 
instinctively reference other stories in their presentations which helps people 
weave a common story and the discovery of common values. 

Rob

On 5 Jul 2007 at 10:56, Lynne Gilliland-Garber wrote:

> Please let me know your experience and thinking on having people
> work in 
> pairs when the large group is very small - maybe 5 or 6 people.  The
> last small group (7 people) I worked with some group members
> resisted 
> working in pairs as they thought it was a small enough group to
> discuss 
> the appreciative questions as a group.  I am working with a group of
> 5 
> next week and anticipate the same resistance.  I myself like the
> pairs 
> as it is was to create more intimacy and trust but perhaps I am off
> the 
> mark here.
> 
> I look forward to knowing others input on this.
> 
> Kind regards
> 
> 
> Lynne Gilliland
> 
> People Development for NGOs
> www.gillillandjud.com
> 
> 
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