Interactive scenes

Interactive scenes

Interactive scenes are a working method developed by Jaffar Consultancy that is used to discuss 'difficult' topics. The traditional working method that is often used in training with actors focuses on one behavioral aspect, for example aggression. Our scenes are essentially brief case studies. They always show the multiple dimensions of a certain theme, for example: differences in origins, views, personal differences in character, differences between men and women, differences in language and education level. And all this at the same time and intertwining, just like in real life. The cases 1 en 2 which we have for it “Diversity growth book” of the Ministry of the Interior are typical examples of the situations that we also develop in our interactive scenes. Some other examples;

  • How do an employee and a manager experience a conflict in the workplace?
  • Negotiating with a customer about price and performance
  • A job interview with painful silences
  • Tensions in a board due to divisions surrounding "making homosexuality a topic for discussion."
  • How do a teacher and a parent experience the difficult conversation about a possible referral to special education?
  • How do a patient and a doctor experience the conversation about a certain complaint and the patient's own responsibility?

How does it work?

Actors play a scene in which a situation is presented that is representative of the daily work of the participants. The actors then allow the audience to share in the characters' thoughts. This ensures recognition of the different positions of people in the room. The audience is then invited to respond, for example by proposing solutions to the (communication) problem. If necessary, participants can also predict the solution themselves.

Useful for what?

Interactive scenes have been successfully used by Jaffar Consultancy for, among other things:

  • In-company training in the business and non-profit sector
  • Conferences, study days and workshops
  • Needs assessment in panel or focus groups
  • Parents evenings