Why the World Cafe Format?

World Café conversations are based on the principles and format developed by the World Café, a global movement to support conversations that matter in corporate, government, and community settings around the world. The process is based on 7 principles: 1) Set the Context 2) Create Hospitable Space 3) Explore Questions that Matter 4) Encourage Everyone’s Contribution 5) Connect Diverse Perspectives 6) Listen Together for Patterns & Insights 7) Share Collective Discoveries For more information, visit http://www.theworldcafe.com/