What, So What, Now What? W³
Turn shared experiences into insight and action with this three-step Liberating Structure—perfect for debriefs, workshops, and community conversations.
Toolkit
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Liberating Structures • Reflection → Action
What? So What? Now What? (W³)
“Turning reflection into action.”
Time: 20–35 min
Group: 4–8 per table (∞ tables)
Materials: Timer, sticky notes, pens
Created by: Liberating Structures
Shared via: Weaving Futures
1) What?›
Individually list observations/facts from the experience (2–3 min). Round-robin share in your group (3–5 min).
No judgments yet—just what happened.
2) So What?›
Explore meaning and patterns (5–8 min). What surprised you? What themes emerged? Why does this matter for your goals/community?
3) Now What?›
Generate next steps (5–8 min). Capture 1–3 concrete actions, owners, and timeframes. Optionally harvest to a shared board.
