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Reveal what really matters in a role, fast.
This activity challenges participants to provide a five-minute handover to an imaginary successor on the key responsibilities and actions of their job - revealing their methods and priorities. It's fast-paced and often very revealing.
Participants quickly understand the key factors for success within a specific role or project. This activity can be revealing for both the person providing the handover and the recipient - as they only have time to describe their most high-value activities.
We usually arrange participants into pairs and have them run the activity with several different partners - to give them different perspectives and to share experiences. We then discuss the outcomes and insights as a wider group.
Use Hurried Handover to surface the high-value core of a role or project. Giving people just five minutes to hand over to an imaginary successor forces them to name what truly matters, which is revealing for both sides.
Using this tool with a skilled facilitator means that discussions are focused, time is used efficiently, and the group moves toward consensus, making the session productive and impactful.
