Check-in: Aligning expectations
Begin your study group meeting with a brief check-in where everyone shares their expectations. There are no right or wrong answers—the purpose is simply to understand what matters most to each participant.
Limit the check-in to 1 minute per person by asking one or two questions:
- What do you hope to gain from today’s meeting?
- What are two things you would like addressed today?
- What feels most important to get done?
Capture expectations on post-its or a flip chart to revisit during the session.
Check-out: Wrap it up
End the meeting with a short check-out to reflect on takeaways and evaluate the session. This helps highlight key points and ideas.
Spend about 5 minutes, giving each participant up to 1 minute to respond.
Possible questions:
- What stands out as the most important takeaway?
- What two things are you leaving with—or still missing?
- What would you like to see done differently next time?
If you began with a check-in, compare your actual outcomes with your starting expectations.