Troika Consulting
Get practical help on a real challenge from two peers, taking turns as client and consultant in trios. Adapted from Liberating Structures (https://www.liberatingstructures.com/troika-consulting), licensed CC BY-NC 3.0.
3 parts · 8 phases
We'll give and get coaching in trios. First, prepare.
- Your challenge and the help you need
Reflect: What is your challenge? What next steps are you considering, and what kind of help do you need?
In each round one person is the client and the other two are consultants. Each person takes a turn as client.
- Present your challenge
speaker: As the client, share your challenge and the next steps you're considering.
listener: As a consultant, just listen for now.
- Clarifying questions
listener: As consultants, ask questions to understand the challenge better. Don't judge or offer solutions yet.
- Consultation
speaker: As the client, turn away — camera and mic off — and listen silently, taking notes.
listener: As consultants, discuss your ideas and advice as if the client isn't listening.
- Key takeaways
speaker: As the client, turn back and share what you found most valuable. Thank your consultants.
- Share your experience
A few people share what Troika Consulting made possible for them.