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

[Status: stub] POST NAVIGATION Pop-up all posts in this chapter × Knowledge Café VariationsIntroduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** There are many variations of the Knowledge Café conceptEspresso Café Espresso has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beveragesKnowledge Café Debate Debate sharpens up the important aspects of the issue under discussionRitual Dissent Café ** … Continue reading Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** There are many variations of the Knowledge Café concept

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

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 but it can be run in as little as 30 minutes. I call this an … Continue reading Espresso Café Espresso has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages

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

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Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings

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 work time, but unfortunately, they are rarely productive or satisfying. It’s clear that there is a … Continue reading Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings

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