UNICRI-ITA-RETREAT-NEW-NORMAL-220921-F.MORALES-36

21-22 September 2022, Asia 16 building, UN Campus, Turin, Italy. During a two-days retreat, UNICRI staff from all offices around the world gathered in Turin to connect, create, discuss and imagine the "Next Normal" in a post-COVID19 era through a variety of exercises guided by trainer Dr. Gal Harmat. To reach out to Ms. Harmat, Email: gal.harmat@gmail.com

©UNICRI/Freya Morales

Please find agenda here below.

DAY 1

• Welcome and introduction. Intersectional name analysis and reintroductions and getting to know new colleagues.

• Group photo

• Small-Group Rounds: twenty-minute conversation rounds for small groups of four (five maximum) c seated or standing around a table. Each group answers a fun question on return to work and reintroduction—world café methodology. Link to video: youtu.be/_V6AUyf_vQI

• What is the next normal for us? Simulation games

• What is the next normal for us? Dilemmas, expectations, and concerns

DAY 2

• Carousel on back to work. Provide colleagues who do not feel comfortable talking in a group one-on-one time to examine ideas regarding the next normal workplace.

• Alternative: postcard writing of ideas

• Recap strategies for next normal in a small group. on best practices related to the next normal.

• Discussion on new Strategic Programme Framework 2023-2026, led by Ms. Linda Petrone.

• Closing and Takeaways: flowers, gifts as a metaphor. Show gratitude and summarize with reflective objects and flowers. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

Done