Interpersonal interviews
What are interpersonal interviews?
An interpersonal interview is where each participant interviews his neighbour in order to introduce him to the group
How to use interpersonal interviews
- Split the group into pairs and ask each participant to interview the other member of the pair
- Write up a brief agenda for this self-introduction exercise. For example:
- name
- where he comes from
- company/organisation/project
- business/objective of his organisation
- position/function
- area of special interest in his job
- brief personal history
- hobbies and pastimes
- Call upon each participant in turn to introduce his partner to the rest of the group
When to use interpersonal interviews
During the introductory session of a course
Why use interpersonal interviews
- To find out who is who
- To discover what each participant can contribute
- To help the group to communicate amongst themselves
Source: Adapted from the International Course on Training of Trainers in Labour-Based Road Construction and Maintenance, compiled by David J Mason