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Weather Report Check-in

A metaphorical check-in where participants describe their current emotional or mental state as a weather system (e.g., 'sunny with a chance of clouds'). It provides a safe, low-pressure way to share feelings.

5-10 min2-50 peopleEasy
When to Use

To gauge the 'emotional temperature' of the group and identify if anyone needs extra support or if the energy is low.

How It Works

Solves: Hidden stress or emotional baggage that prevents a group from being productive.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Ask participants to reflect on their current 'internal weather' (1 minute).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Participants share their weather report via the chat or by speaking (5-8 minutes).

  3. 3

    Step 3: The facilitator acknowledges the patterns (e.g., 'We have a lot of fog in the room today, let's try to find some clarity') (1 minute).

Facilitator Tips
  • As a facilitator, share your weather first to set a tone of honesty.
  • Don't try to 'fix' the bad weather; simply acknowledge it and move forward.
Variations
  • Use a visual 'Weather Map' on Miro where people place their names on different weather icons.
Source: Emotional Intelligence / AgileLearn more