Virtual myCONVOCONNECT

A CONVOCONNECT Virtual Program is run much like an in-person program, with two key differences that impact the format. Much like our In-person sessions, our facilitation borrows much from what is known variously as Human Interaction Laboratories, HI Labs, or T-Groups, each started, perfected, and continued to this day by the NTL Institute and others. Glenn Allen is a member of the NTL Institute. In these sessions, while there is some “content input” (i.e. teaching/modeling) by the facilitator, most of the learning takes place in the process of in-the-moment conversations at the full-group level, small-group level, and in one-on-one practice sessions.

When run virtually, a “Human Interaction Laboratory” or T Group (Training Group) is an experiential learning environment designed to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal skills. This laboratory typically involves a group of participants who come together with a primary focus on the here-and-now interactions within the group. Here’s a description of how it is run in a virtual setting:

Structure and Setup

Platform Selection: The program is hosted on a virtual meeting platform like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, offering functionalities such as breakout rooms, chat, and video conferencing.

Group Composition: Participants are often diverse, coming from different backgrounds to ensure a rich interaction dynamic. The group size can vary but is usually kept small to medium (about 8-15 participants) to allow meaningful engagement.

Time Frame: The program can last from a few hours to several days, with scheduled sessions and breaks.

Objectives

Self-Awareness: Participants explore their own behaviors, attitudes, and feelings in real-time interactions.

Interpersonal Learning: Through feedback and reflection, individuals learn about how they are perceived by others and how they relate to others.

Group Dynamics: Observing and understanding the evolving dynamics within the group provides insights into team behavior and leadership.

Process

Opening Session: The facilitator introduces the concept, objectives, and ground rules. Participants are encouraged to share their expectations and apprehensions.

Experiential Learning: Unlike traditional training, there’s no set curriculum for much of each CONVOCONNECT session. New skills are taught at the start of a session, and then discussion groups of various sizes make the application of the newly acquired skills possible. Learning comes from the interactions, discussions, and reflections that occur spontaneously within the group.

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