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Steal From the Next Table
Borrow one useful idea from a neighboring table and bring it back to yours.
3–4 min4+ peopleTable groups
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Facilitator prep · Do not project yet
Set the room up for success.
Materials
- None
Before you begin
- Display a visible timer
- Plan to hear no more than two table reports
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What to say
“Here is the ask. You will work only with your table, the timer will stay visible, and passing is always fine.”
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Facilitator notes · Do not project yet
Keep it comfortable and useful.
Make room for everyone
- Offer a seated card exchange, digital message, or designated messenger.
- Keep aisles clear and do not require standing.
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
Watch out for
- Always provide a seated exchange option.
- Do not photograph or take another table's materials without permission.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Ask each table to choose one idea or resource from the last segment that another table could borrow.
- 2
Send one volunteer messenger to a neighboring table—or exchange written cards between tables.
- 3
Messengers collect one idea and return.
- 4
Give each table 30 seconds to report what it borrowed and how it might use it.
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Prompt 01
What is one idea another table could borrow?
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 02
What did the neighboring table offer?
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 03
Where could your table use it?
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Wrap it up
One last thought.
- What became available once ideas crossed table lines?