SHARE. HEAR. EMPOWER. RAISE. OWN. (SHERO)

Overview

In this program, participants choose the topics they want to discuss by writing down questions and voting on them. Small-group guided discussions ensure that you dedicate time to the issues most relevant to your group.

1

Write your questions!

  1. Give each participant a piece of paper, cue card, or post-it note.

  2. Have them write down a question or dilemma (include their name on the back).

  3. Stick the questions/dilemmas on a wall or lay them out on a table.

  4. Invite everyone to walk around, read the submissions in silence, and (optionally) play music to set a relaxed tone.

2

Voting Time

  1. Provide your participants with 5 sticky dots or small stickers. (alternate option: everyone gets a pen and draws a symbol, honour system to limit to 5 votes!)

  2. Participants place stickers (or draw a symbol) on the submissions they find most interesting.

  3. They can use all 5 stickers on one submission or spread them out across multiple questions.

  4. When voting is finished, select the top questions based on total stickers.

3

Conversation

  1. The person who wrote the chosen submission (the “presenter”) starts the discussion.

  2. The presenter reads their submission aloud and explains the context or dilemma briefly.

  3. The group asks clarifying questions.

  4. The group then shares ideas, suggestions, and solutions.

  5. The presenter summarizes what they learned and how their thinking evolved.

4

Guidelines

  1. Plan for about 10-15 minutes per question, then move to the next. Use a timer if needed.

  2. Respect confidentiality: what is shared in the space stays in the space. Everyone should feel safe to speak openly.