Beginning a Programme
Gather everyone in a comfortable space where they can all see each other. Spread the Formatio Cards on the floor, making sure everyone can easily reach them.
Invite participants to reflect on why they are here or what they would like to get out of this programme. Have them select a card that represents their reason for joining the programme or activity. If it’s a team session, as a collective have them discuss and decide on a single card that encapsulates the essence of why they are there as a team.
Starting with whoever feels ready, each person then takes turns sharing the chosen card and why they are attending this training or programme. If a single card has been chosen for the whole group, have the team choose a single person to share with the facilitator.
Once everyone who wants to share has done so, take a moment to reflect on the reasons why they are here or what they want to get out of the session. You might want to take note of these and refer back to them at the end of the session.