Chapter: Knowledge Café Variations


In my opinion, the most fruitful and natural play of the mind is in conversation. I find it sweeter than any other action in life; and if I were forced to choose, I think I would rather lose my sight than my hearing and voice.

Credit: Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) French writer & philosopher

In this chapter, I take a look at the different ways in which a Café may be adapted and run or similar methods to the Knowledge Café such as the World Café.


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Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** There are many variations of the Knowledge Café concept

Café Style Meetings Espresso Café Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter [Status: stub] POST NAVIGATION Café Style Meetings Espresso Café Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter CHAPTER NAVIGATION Knowledge Café Design Knowledge Café Space Close Pop-up all Chapters SEARCHGoogle Web Search This page is part of a blook on Conversational Leadership. Parts of this … Continue reading Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** There are many variations of the Knowledge Café concept

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Espresso Café Espresso has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages

Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** Knowledge Café Debate Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Sometimes, particularly in a conference, there is not enough time to run a full Knowledge Café. An Espresso Café can be run in as little as half-an-hour.  The duration of a Knowledge Café can last from 1 to 3 hours … Continue reading Espresso Café Espresso has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages

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Knowledge Café Debate Debate sharpens up the important aspects of the issue under discussion

Espresso Café Ritual Dissent Café ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter A Knowledge Café usually begins with a short talk and a question, but there are other ways to set the context. A Café Debate introduces opposing views on a motion, creating a dynamic starting point. The real value comes from the conversations … Continue reading Knowledge Café Debate Debate sharpens up the important aspects of the issue under discussion

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Ritual Dissent Café ** A Café style adaptation of the Ritual Dissent process

Knowledge Café Debate Café Style Meetings Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter A Café style adaptation of the Ritual Dissent process. [Status: stub] POST NAVIGATION Knowledge Café Debate Café Style Meetings Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter CHAPTER NAVIGATION Knowledge Café Design Knowledge Café Space Close Pop-up all Chapters SEARCHGoogle Web Search Photo … Continue reading Ritual Dissent Café ** A Café style adaptation of the Ritual Dissent process

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Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings

Ritual Dissent Café ** Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter In our daily work, face-to-face group meetings – such as board meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, management meetings, and project meetings – are where many of our conversations take place. These meetings often consume a significant portion of our … Continue reading Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings