The Empathy Cafe is an open forum for larger groups, from 8 to 20 or more participants, to take part. The participants meet for an initial introduction and then divide into smaller Empathy Circles of 4 or 5. These can be hosted online or in person.
Online Empathy Cafe
This format has several roles. - Empathy Cafe Facilitator *
Empathy Cafe Facilitator facilitates the overall event. - Hosts Full Group Introduction (10 to 15 minute)
- Breakout Groups
- Hosts Full Group participant debrief on the experience. (15 minute)
- Empathy Cafe Producer
The Producer keeps track of the technical aspects. - Supports the Empathy Cafe Facilitator
- Makes sure everyone's audio, video, etc are working.
- They sort participants into breakout rooms of 4 to 5 participants including a circle facilitator.
- If people get dropped from a breakout room and come back, that they get added to the room again.
- Post Production
- After the circle they upload the video to YouTube and Facebook.
- Create circle thumbnail/cover images.
- Do transcription of the feedback.
- Adds material to the website.
- etc.
- Circle Facilitator
Each circle has a Facilitator that has experience with the circle process and supports everyone in staying in the process. The Circle Facilitator also tracks the time. - Participants
Take part and enjoy the process.
In Person Empathy Cafe 
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