Consultancy Protocol Kelly Matteri SCOE, ELA Teacher-on-Loan (K-6)
What is the Consultancy Protocol?
The Consultancy Protocol is a process that involves... consulting peers in order to think e x p a n s i v e l y about a particular, concrete dilemma.
What constitutes a dilemma?
A dilemma is... an issue that raises questions, a puzzle, an idea that isn’t completely developed, something about a situation or process that is challenging to figure out.
So… why would I want to describe my dilemma to other people?
Trusting the protocol... allows people with an outside perspective offer insight into your dilemma. This outside perspective is what makes the protocol so effective.
How is the process structured?
The Consultancy Protocol
The Consultancy Protocol
Presenter Prepares 2 Presenter does a quick write or think about the dilemma he or she will share with the group.
Presenter Shares 8 Presenter describes the dilemma. He or she may ask for input in one key area. Group members may take notes about what they’re hearing.
Group Asks 3 Clarifying Questions Group asks the presenter questions with yes/no (or very short) answers. ? The facilitator ? ? ? ensures only clarifying questions are asked.
Group Reflects 3 Group silently reflects on the presenter’s dilemma and prepares for discussion. Facilitator may restate presenter’s request for input about a specific aspect of the dilemma.
Group Discusses 10 Presenter moves chair outside of the circle. Each group member briefly (1 min.) shares his/her initial thoughts on the dilemma. Group opens into a less structured discussion: raising probing questions, sharing insights and reflections.
Presenter Reflects 3 Presenter shares any reactions, insights, or feelings about the protocol and what was said in the group discussion. The presenter doesn’t need to respond to questions that were raised in the group discussion.
Debrief What was your experience? Was it meaningful? Why or why not? How might you use this protocol to move forward in your work?
So where did this protocol came from, anyway?
A few sources...
Thank you so much! Kelly Matteri kmatteri@scoe.org
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