Speed Mentoring Instruction Manual

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On this page, you will find more information about Speed Mentoring - your Change Conversation Starter Cards and how to use them to accelerate and excel in leadership, change management and business improvement.

  • 1 Click the button to download your electronic Speed Mentoring instruction manual.
  • 2 Check out the walkthrough video to get started.
  • 3 Try other fun & creative ways to use the cards

We hope you enjoy the Speed Mentoring Change Conversation Starter toolkit so much that you want to tell others about it!

Change Conversation Starter Cards Walkthrough

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​​5 fun & creative ways to use your cards

Setup: Divide your guests into small teams and hand out a set of your conversation starter cards to each team. 

Objective: Teams compete in rounds where they draw a card and discuss the question among themselves for a set time (e.g., 2 minutes). After discussing, they present their insights or solutions to the entire group. The rest of the group rates the presentation on a scale from 1 to 5 based on creativity, practicality, and insightfulness. Keep score on a visible leaderboard. 

Outcome: This encourages not just discussion but also persuasive and concise communication. Award a prize to the winning team.

How-to-video: Click here.

Setup: Arrange a speed-dating style setup where participants rotate to meet a new person every 5 minutes. 

Objective: At each rotation, participants draw a card from your deck and discuss the question with their new connection. 

Outcome: This activity facilitates one-on-one connections, allowing participants to share personal experiences and insights on leadership and change. It's a rapid-fire way to spark meaningful conversations and network. 

How-to-video: Click here.

Setup: Create a comfortable, open-mic environment where participants can volunteer to draw a card and then share a personal story or experience related to the question. 

Objective: Encourage storytelling that highlights lessons learned, challenges overcome, and successful strategies in change management. 

Outcome: This activity allows for deeper, more personal sharing, fostering empathy and understanding among peers. It highlights real-world applications of the principles on your cards. 

How-to-video: Click here.

Setup: Like planning poker used in agile methodologies, but with a twist. Instead of estimating effort, each participant uses your cards to pose challenges or scenarios. 

Objective: After a scenario is read aloud, each participant selects from a subset of your cards (privately) the one they feel best addresses the scenario or offers a compelling question to explore further. 

Outcome: This encourages strategic thinking and debate, as participants must then discuss and defend their choices. It's a playful way to delve into problem-solving and decision-making processes. 

Setup: Throughout the event, encourage participants to nominate each other for "Change Leadership Awards" based on the conversations sparked by your cards. 

Objective: Categories can include "Most Insightful," "Most Innovative," "Best Storyteller," etc., with nominations based on discussions that arise from your conversation starters. 

Outcome: This activity cultivates a supportive environment where participants recognize and celebrate each other's contributions. It also provides a natural conclusion to the event, where you can again highlight the value of your card decks. 

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