What is the recommended format or agenda?

The Regular Teylu

We recommend an easy to remember structure that gives any small group an added level of intention, purpose and relationship: Celebration, Conversation and Connection.

Whilst simple, it is packed full of behavioural, anthropological, philosophical and social science.

Dynamite.

It can be used as a stand alone format or wrapped around any pre-existing small group dynamic.

Celebration

Opening with something positive; a piece of positive news, something people feel grateful for or some form of question or check in moment that creates more knowledge about one another and trust.

Conversation

The bulk of the Teylu: your reason for meeting. Perhaps you have a particular Topic you are covering, perhaps you are just building relationship. Whatever it is, this is when that magic happens.

Connection

Closing out intentionally rather than just letting the meeting drift to a stop. A moment where people share what particulalry resonated or connected with during the Teylu.

Optional Add Ons

In addition to the recommended format, some Hosts like to close out with a Closer and/or a Takeaway.

A Closer could be a quote, reading, prayer, thought for the day. A Takeaway is something people can do or think about between this and the next Teylu meeting.

See Resource Guide: The Regular Teylu

Other Formats

The First Teylu

For your very first Teylu, you might want to do something more focused on getting to know one another and discussing the reason for the Teylu and what people hope to contribution/gain from it. As opposed to diving in to the topic itself.

See Resource Guide: The First Teylu

The Mini Teylu

The Mini Teylu is a specialised format for a singular, meaningful discussion as opposed to something on going.

It is ideal for people wanting topical, quality dialogue without the three-month commitment. As a distilled Teylu (that retains its key attributes), it can be used to trial the Teylu norm.

Long-term connection and change will likely require a full Teylu. But, if you commit wholeheartedly to a Mini Teylu, you will still have a powerful discussion.

See Resource Guide: The Mini Teylu Format