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Who Would You Call?
Choose the school-day scenario you would willingly help handle, then learn who else complements you.
4–5 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
- Keep participation seated by default.
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
- Allow anyone to pass, write, or contribute through a tablemate.
Watch out for
- Do not assign people to emotionally charged or identity-coded roles.
- Keep scenarios hypothetical and professional.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Display four or five scenarios.
- 2
Ask each person to choose one they would willingly help handle and say why in one sentence.
- 3
Let tablemates name a complementary strength they heard, without assigning labels.
- 4
Ask the table which scenario has the strongest coverage and which may need backup.
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Prompt 01
A technology surprise
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 02
A worried student who needs a calm adult
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 03
A last-minute presentation
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 04
A complicated schedule puzzle
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 05
A celebration that needs organizing
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Wrap it up
One last thought.
- What combination of strengths does this table have?