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1-2-4-All.

By Polle de Maagt · First written · 4 min read

1-2-4-All is a way to get every person in a room to think, talk and contribute, in twelve minutes. First alone, then in pairs, then in fours, then together.

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one minute,
then talk

What it does

It engages everyone at once in generating ideas, so the loudest voice does not set the direction.

People
3 to 50 or more
Time
12 to 15 minutes
Level

FacilitationBeginner

Comfort zoneEasy

Goal
Ideas from everyone, and better ones than a plenary discussion
You need
One clear question, paper and pens, chairs you can turn

OriginA Liberating Structure by Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless (liberatingstructures.com)

Why do I use it so often?

I use it very often. It is a super simple way to get the introverts talking, to get everyone talking, and to condense opinions and ideas quickly.

The timeboxing works really well for me. The first idea is already the big win, and by then you have captured it. Talking on for longer rarely gives you a better idea.

Several of my other structures use it as their engine, like the presentation gallery walk.

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A Liberating Structure by Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless: 1-2-4-All. Tips partly from Barry Overeem (The Liberators), 1-2-4-ALL practice guide.

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