Activity 19
Learn Through a Podcast
15–20 minutesDiscussion & reflectionIndividualSmall groupsIn personVirtualHybrid
What is this activity?
Use a short audio extract to spark discussion and turn an idea into practical tips.
Preparation
Choose a focused podcast clip of approximately three to six minutes. Prepare audio playback and two reflection prompts.
How to run it
- 1Introduce the topic without revealing the main takeaway.
- 2Play the extract and ask participants to note one striking idea.
- 3Discuss what they heard in pairs or small groups.
- 4Generate two practical tips or applications.
- 5Share selected insights with the wider group.
Example in Action
You're facilitating a workshop on motivation. Play a five-minute extract from a podcast discussing why people lose enthusiasm at work. Ask participants to identify the most interesting insight, discuss whether they agree and share two practical actions managers could try with their teams.
Note: Proposed method; not yet verified in an existing workshop deck.
Make it your own
Adapt the topic, scenario or materials to suit your audience.
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