The Time Machine exercise uncovers hidden fears and helps us choose to take action differently.
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Time Machine Exercise:
1. Imagine the Future: Have the team visualize being a year in the future with the project either failing or succeeding.
2. Identify Fears and Hopes: Ask each member to write down what fears or hopes they had that led to this outcome.
3. Discuss and Align: Share these thoughts to uncover hidden fears and align the team on how to address them moving forward.
Thanks for the summary
One note of caution: I’ve found that the oblique, playful nature of the exercise is crucial. If you strip it back too far so it’s close to “everyone share your hopes and fears” then you’re very unlikely to get many hidden hopes and fears.
Helpful to hear that!
My fear: Folks get overwhelmed with content/instructions and don't take the first step. So... The idea here is step 1, iterate, evolve ;-).
Legit fear!
There’s an easy, approachable way to watch how it works in this talk: https://youtu.be/reWkjVsHRm8?si=5mBs6INxzWqtzpgE
Cheers! Shortened this for easier digestion/interest/action...
Time Machine Exercise:
1. Imagine the Future: Have the team visualize being a year in the future with the project either failing or succeeding.
2. Identify Fears and Hopes: Ask each member to write down what fears or hopes they had that led to this outcome.
3. Discuss and Align: Share these thoughts to uncover hidden fears and align the team on how to address them moving forward.
Thanks for the summary
One note of caution: I’ve found that the oblique, playful nature of the exercise is crucial. If you strip it back too far so it’s close to “everyone share your hopes and fears” then you’re very unlikely to get many hidden hopes and fears.
Helpful to hear that!
My fear: Folks get overwhelmed with content/instructions and don't take the first step. So... The idea here is step 1, iterate, evolve ;-).
Legit fear!
There’s an easy, approachable way to watch how it works in this talk: https://youtu.be/reWkjVsHRm8?si=5mBs6INxzWqtzpgE