Session Zero
1 hour
Introductions (5m) | Who are you? Why are you here?
Brainstorm (15m) | What questions do you need answered (by the end of this meeting) in order to commit to this process?
Discussion (10m) | Choose some questions and open them up for discussion.
Journal (5m) | Respond to three prompts: (1) What desires do you have for this process?, (2) How much capacity do you have to spend on this?, (3) What role or roles are you interested in holding during this process?
Share Responses (15m) | 2-3m each
Next Steps (10m) | Plan the group’s path forward.
Session One
2 hours and 15 minutes
Meditation (5m) | Question to consider: what is the farthest sound you can hear?
Solo Work Time (45 minutes) | Choose 2-3 questions from the Beginning list and answer individually.
Break (15m)
Group Discussion, Reflection (60m) | Share out, as desired, responses from the solo work time.
Next Steps (10m)
Session Two
2 hours and 30 minutes
Meditation (5m) | Do a body scan + focus on breath (vipassana)
Check-In Questions (15m) | Where are you in your PTOP development? What would be useful today?
Values Identification Exercise (60m)
Break (15m)
Discussion (45m) | What do you want your PTOP to be for you?
Next Steps (10m)
Session Three
Depends on group size. For a group of five, 2 hours.
Meditation (5m)
Check-In Questions (25m) | Where are you in your PTOP development? How is your values narrow coming along?
Individual Shares + Advice & Ideas (15-20m / person) | Each participant shares their current PTOP draft or requests specific feedback, uninterrupted by group (5-10m). One person’s share to be immediately followed by responses from the group, uninterrupted, about the prior shareout (10m).
Next Steps (10m)
Session Four
2 hours and 30 minutes
Repeat this session based on how many people are in your group to ensure everyone receives an Individual Attention Block.
Meditation (10m)
Individual Attention Block 1 (40m) | Review current draft of one person’s PTOP (beforehand or in session depending on what you’ve agreed), then workshop it.
Individual Attention Block 2 (40m)
Break (15m)
Individual Attention Block 3 (40m)
Next Steps (5m)
Session Five
3 hours
Meditation (10m)
Plan the Work Session (10m) | What kinds of materials do you want to create for yourselves or others to document your process?
Work on Materials in Small Groups (45m) | The aim is quick, rough drafts.
Gather and Review Status of Each Group (10m)
Return to Small Groups (45) | The aim is to refine the prior drafts or fill any identified gaps.
Record a Reflection (30m) | Have a recorded conversation to discuss your overall experience in the group.
Discuss Shared Goals for Continuing the Practice (30m) | Are you interested in sustaining a longer term practice with a group as your career progresses? On what terms?
Ongoing
Depends on group size. For a group of five, 2 hours.
Your personal theory of practice is constantly evolving and benefits from reformulation. If your group expressed collective interest in sustaining these discussions, consider developing a structured, regular meeting agenda into the future past the development stage.
Meditation (5m)
Individual Shares + Advice & Ideas (20m / person) | What’s going on in your life and career? What guidance are you looking for? How does your PTOP factor into that? (Uninterrupted for 10m) One person’s share to be immediately followed by responses from the group, uninterrupted, about the prior shareout (10m).
Group Discussion, Reflection, Brainstorm about “What Next?” (15m)