Learning Outcomes:
Participants will articulate a concrete action plan for implementing the knowledge and skills gained from the module;
Participants will commit to at least one specific action they will take toward sustainability in their personal or professional lives;
Duration:
20 minutes
Materials needed:
In-person: index cards or small sheets of paper, pens.
Online: digital note-taking platform (e.g., Google Docs, Padlet) or private chat function.
Preparation
Action Plan Prompts: prepare prompts to guide participants in defining clear, actionable commitments. Examples:
- “What is one thing you will start doing differently in your life or work to support sustainability?”
- “How will you measure the success of your action?”
- “What resources or support do you need to achieve your goal?”
Materials Setup: for in-person sessions, ensure that index cards and pens are available for participants to write their action plans. For online sessions, prepare a shared digital space for participants to record their commitments.
Description
This activity encourages participants to make a personal commitment to action, translating the knowledge and skills gained during the module into practical, measurable steps. Each participant will reflect on what they’ve learned and how they will apply it, either personally or professionally. They will then commit to at least one specific action, which they will share with the group.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Introduction (5 minutes): explain the importance of taking concrete action after the training. Ask participants to reflect on one specific change or action they can commit to that will support sustainability.
- Commitment to Action (10 minutes):
- Instruct participants to write down their commitment on an index card (or digitally, for online sessions). Encourage them to be specific about the action, the timeline, and how they will measure success.
- Allow participants a few minutes to complete their action plans.
- Sharing Commitments (5 minutes): invite participants to share their commitments with the group. This creates accountability and encourages a sense of community support for each participant’s sustainability journey.
Debriefing
During the sharing session, ask participants how they plan to implement their commitments and what challenges they foresee. Offer advice or resources to help them succeed.
Ask participants to consider revisiting their action plan in the future to measure progress and reflect on the impact of their commitment.
Tips
Encourage participants to make their action plans specific and achievable. Avoid vague goals by prompting them to define concrete steps.
Offer support and validation for all commitments, and suggest small, manageable changes for participants who are unsure about how to begin.
Remind participants that sustainability is a journey, and that small actions can lead to meaningful change over time.
Handouts and resources
None.
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