Happy Pi Day, 7Cups Group Support Program!
🥧 Happy Pi Day, 7Cups Group Support Program! 🥳
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As we celebrate the wonder of Pi 🤩, we can also take inspiration from its infinite and non-repeating nature to think about how we can grow and develop as individuals and as members of a group. At 7Cups Group Support Program, we're all about helping you become comfortable in group chats and rise to leadership roles, and Pi Day is the perfect time to reflect on what that means for you. 🌟
Just like Pi, group chats can be complex and multifaceted, with many different voices and perspectives. But just as Pi can be calculated and understood through the application of mathematical principles 🧮, group chats can also be navigated and understood through the application of effective communication and leadership skills. 🗣️💬
That's why at the 7Cups Group Support Academy, we offer a variety of resources and tools to help you develop those skills and become a confident and effective group chat participant and leader. 🤝 So as you celebrate Pi Day today, take some time to reflect on how you can apply the lessons of Pi to your own personal and professional development. Just like Pi, you have infinite potential and the power to achieve great things. With the right mindset, skills, and support, you can become a leader and make a positive impact in your group chats and beyond. 💪
@richuyulin is brilliant as always!
I agree GS is fascinatingly complex and multifaceted. Different rooms can have different dynamics and we can find different perspectives on 1 topic of discussion.
The 2nd paragraph, would you elaborate? I often miscalculated the session's time xD but apart from time, how can GS be calculated and understood through the application of mathematical principles?
@ouiCherie Hey! In my experience with group support (GS) sessions, it has been like a game of calculations to figure out what the members want. After the session, I look at several key factors:
Average participation: This is calculated by adding up the number of participants across all sessions and dividing it by the total number of sessions for which data is collected.
Correlation coefficient: This value shows the strength of the relationship between two variables. We calculate this by taking raw data and separating it by host to see which host has what kind of influence/ties to the community. This leads us back to network analysis of which host has how much influence and when would be best time for each host to host. Not sure how to explain it clearly without making this post too long, so keeping the details of that out for now.
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Feedback and ratings: We standardize feedback rating forms so that we have a basis for comparing ratings and analyzing where there's room for improvement and what the usual performance is. Each host's consistent performance level. ^_^
During GS sessions, I also pay attention to several mental factors:
Duration of participation: This is also known as participant retention, as many hosts notice that many members show up at the beginning of a session but leave halfway through. We try to minimize this based on trial and error results, as there may be many reasons for leaving, such as boredom or disinterest in the topic.
Topic relevance: I look at whether there is a higher demand for a certain type of discussion. For example, I've noticed informally that during the hours I host, "Pop-up 18" is way less popular than discussions on self-care and self-esteem boost.
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Conversation flow: If members are frequently responding to each other's messages and asking follow-up questions if this was an open chat session. Are the members responding to the session prompts if it was a guided chat? This indicates levels of engagement and interaction.
@richuyulin read it first at work and I took time to digest it 😂
This is sounds like data analytics! From collecting raw data to prescriptive. You're superb!
The first part sounds more like for those who have the data. Perhaps the second part can be applied individually? Do you have any insight on:
- Approximately how long should we wait before starting a session in a pop-up room?
- You mentioned retention. How long can people usually stay engaged in a session?
- I agree, some topics are more engaging than others. Self-esteem, self-care and relationship issues. How about a less interesting session like... AMA? XD any suggestion what can help?
@richuyulin
I like the idea of using lessons from pi value in group support rooms! Here are some of the things that came to my mind:
1) Each digit of pi is different from the previous or next digit.
Takeaway: The GS rooms and discussions can be dynamic.
2) Pi value is obtained by using diameter and circumference of a circle. Regardless of the size of the circle, pi value is constant.
Takeaway: I think it could apply to GS in sense that engagement in the rooms should be high, positive, and constant with differing discussion topic.
3) Pi is infinite
Takeaway: Even though there's a fixed session time, I feel that the participants should leave with long-lasting lessons learnt from the discussions
@charmingFlower8111
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your perspective on group support sessions (GS) on 7Cups. I hadn't really thought about it from that angle until you mentioned it.
You made three main points about GS:
The rooms and discussions can be dynamic.
Engage should be high, positive, and constant with differing discussion topics.
Participants should leave with long-lasting lessons learned from the discussions, even with a fixed session time.
I agree with the first two points, but I want to challenge the third point and ask you to think a bit more deeply. There are two main types of discussions: open chats and guided discussions. Open chats are usually just nice, supportive conversations, so there might not always be a lesson to be learned from them. Guided chats can be divided into two categories: those meant to prompt meaningful discussions that lead to self-realization and learning, and those that are light-hearted. For example, the guided discussions in the 50+ and mindfulness rooms by regular hosts are great examples of discussions where you can learn something. Also, guided discussions for AMAs and ambassador office hours are used to get feedback. But icebreakers, positivity sessions, and free hugs sessions are meant to distract members from whatever they’re feeling and uplift their mood.
@richuyulin
Thanks for explaining the types of group chats!
Actually, I was thinking about those guided meaningful discussions which provide self-realization and learning when writing my post. Should have been a bit more specific 😅
Anyways, again thanks for pointing that out!
@richuyulin
Hmm interesting i never thought how pi and group support sessions can be related 🤔🤔
Also are you planing any suggestion sessions soon? I had some suggestions from group/rooms thank you
@Rubirubishuyshsst
There are several ways in which group support can be related to pi. If you're interested in exploring this topic, please take some time to think about it and share your thoughts here.
For Group Support Academy Program feedback, feel free to leave suggestions here or in my DM or reach out to @Hope. General group support suggestions go to @ASilentObserver.
1) Pi is related to circles, group support at Cups is much more flexible so is better
2) Pi is a constant number, group support at Cups offers some form/level of constant support you can count on.
3) Pi is something fascinating, group support is also fascinating and ever developing.
4) Pi has endless numbers, group support has endless opportunities.
5) Pi is celebrated on one day, we should celebrate group support and share pies every day.
@CommunityModAnne
Hey Anne, I just wanted to say that I was really impressed with how quickly you came up with that response in the MCR earlier today 🤯. That's definitely a skill I need to learn, especially for those tough test questions 😅.
Also, I wanted to let you know that I completely agree with all the points you brought up 🤝. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, it was really insightful! 😊
I could go with lots of math, but how about for cups "PI" stands for personal integrity, which is something that helps keep the circle of listening alive.
@CommunityModIris
Hey! Yeah, I remember our math discussion in teenie land. 😀 We confused some teenies with the following formulas:
Circumference: C = 2 𝜋 r
Area of Circle: A = 𝜋 r^2
Volume of Sphere: V= (4/3) π r^3
Also giving credit where credit is due, you’re really creative Iris! You came up PI = Personal Integrity concept and linked that back to group support on the spot. ❤️ I doubt I would be creative enough to do so. And you’re right, personal integrity is sooo important!
