Discovery Discussions

Discovery Discussions

Turning Insight Into Practice at Work

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What Is a Discovery Discussion

A Discovery Discussion is a one-hour, facilitated conversation focused on a specific topic that matters in the workplace. It is not a lecture, a training, or a presentation. It is a guided dialogue that helps teams surface real examples from their work, notice patterns together, and agree on one meaningful commitment they want to practice.

Before the discussion, participants receive a short pre-read that introduces the topic at a high level and invites reflection. This ensures everyone enters the conversation with shared context, without overwhelming detail.

During the session, a facilitator uses a clear, step-by-step guide to host the conversation. Their role is not to teach or provide answers, but to create space for listening, reflection, and honest dialogue. The outcome of the conversation is a single team commitment that feels relevant, realistic, and worth practicing.

FROM CONVERSATION TO PRACTICE

Turning insight into daily practice

What makes Discovery Discussions different is what happens after the conversation ends.

  • Once the team agrees on a commitment, they enter a 30-day practice period using a Habit Builder. Each day, participants check in briefly and reflect through micro-journaling. This daily practice helps people notice when the commitment shows up in their work, when it does not, and what supports or blocks it.
  • At the end of the 30 days, teams reconvene for a second Discovery Discussion, often called a Make It Real conversation. This session is about learning from experience. Teams reflect on what they practiced and decide how the commitment should evolve. They may refine it, strengthen it, replace it, or choose how it continues moving forward.
  • This full cycle ensures that insight becomes action and action becomes habit.
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Three Ways Discovery Discussions Are Used

Some are embedded directly into leadership development experiences. In these cases, the discussion supports and deepens course content by helping participants apply what they are learning to real work situations. The discussion exists as part of a larger learning journey.
Others are designed as bespoke Discovery Discussions for organizations. These are sold in bulk and allow companies to designate internal leaders or facilitators to run discussions with their teams around a shared topic. Each discussion includes a facilitated conversation, a 30-day practice period, and a Make It Real follow-up conversation. This model allows organizations to scale meaningful practice across teams while keeping the experience grounded and human.
The third option is an off-the-shelf library of Discovery Discussions. This catalog includes a range of ready-to-use topics organized into several categories. These discussions are designed for leaders who want a structured, high-impact conversation with their team without customization. Each includes one facilitated discussion followed by 30 days of practice. Public access through the platform is coming soon. For now, details about the catalog are available by reaching out to us directly.

Who Discovery Discussions Are For

Discovery Discussions are designed for organizations that want more than awareness without action.

They are for leaders and facilitators who want to guide meaningful conversations without being expected to teach or perform. They are for teams that want space to reflect honestly, listen to one another, and try something new together. They are also for participants who want conversations at work to lead to real change, not just good intentions.

No prior facilitation experience is required. The structure is clear, supportive, and designed to work in person or online.

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What Results to Expect

Teams that engage in Discovery Discussions develop shared language around what matters most in their work. They move from abstract ideas to concrete behaviors. Through daily practice and reflection, teams build accountability and clarity over time.

Because commitments are practiced and revisited, progress is visible. Teams are able to see what is changing, not just what was discussed. The result is stronger alignment, healthier habits, and a measurable return on the time invested.

Discovery Discussions can be embedded into leadership programs, customized for organizations, or selected from a growing library of topics. If you are interested in exploring how Discovery Discussions could support your team or organization, we invite you to connect with us.
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