[Ailist] thoughts on working in pairs in small groups

[Christine Whitney Sanchez]

Hi Lynne,

I agree with and wanted to add to what Rob and Mike have said.  Even in
small groups, I start with paired interviews because they help people come
into the present moment.  I always enjoy feeling the energy shift about 5
minutes into the first interview.  

In my opinion, you are ON the mark regarding the intimacy and trust that is
generated.  When groups process the very same questions, there tends to be a
bit more posturing than when the stories are shared one-on-one.

Warm wishes from sweltering Phoenix,

Christine
 
Christine Whitney Sanchez
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[mailto:ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu] On Behalf Of Rob Voyle
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 9:45 AM
To: Lynne Gilliland-Garber; 'lynne'; ailist at lists.business.utah.edu
Subject: Re: [Ailist] thoughts on working in pairs in small groups

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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