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What I’m Bringing
Name one word for what you are bringing into the meeting—including “nothing.”
3–5 min2+ peopleWhole group
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Facilitator prep · Do not project yet
Set the room up for success.
Materials
- None
- Optional projected prompt
Before you begin
- Display the prompt
- Decide whether responses will be silent, written, or spoken
- Plan to answer first and model an honest pass early in the year
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What to say
“One word for what you are bringing into this meeting: energy, questions, exhaustion, a win, skepticism, nothing—or pass. 'Nothing' is a complete answer.”
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Facilitator notes · Do not project yet
Keep it comfortable and useful.
Make room for everyone
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
- Allow speaking, writing, pointing, chat, or passing with equal status.
- Never require eye contact, an explanation, or a public follow-up.
Watch out for
- Do not make 'nothing' sound disappointing or ask anyone to contribute more.
- Follow up privately after the meeting; the check-in identifies where support may be needed but is not the support itself.
- Do not reward upbeat answers or treat a difficult answer as a public discussion prompt.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Model a short, honest answer first.
- 2
Move around the table with one word per person.
- 3
Accept 'nothing' and 'pass' without pause or humor.
- 4
End the round at five minutes and begin the agenda.
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Your prompt
I am bringing…
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.