Introduction & Purpose

This article introduces Get Togethers, a structured, leader-led solution within the NextGen Pulse platform, designed to drive alignment, reflection, and collaboration through small group sessions. These are distinct from traditional workshops in that they operate directly within the flow of work, using pre-configured, interactive digital templates to catalyze behavior change.

Target Audience

Facilitators – Lead sessions using prepared digital tools
Content Authors – Design and configure Get Togethers in Pulse Builder
Learning Designers – Align outcomes with leadership/strategic needs
Clients & Leaders – Participate in or sponsor leader-led sessions

Sectioned Structure

1. What are Get Togethers?

Definition: Small, structured, leader-led sessions designed to foster engagement, reflection, and alignment.
Delivery Modes: Digital, face-to-face, or hybrid.
Primary Objective: Transform passive meetings into interactive experiences that drive tangible action.

2. Key Features

Leader-Led Facilitation: Leaders act as facilitators with guides and support materials.
Pre-Packaged Format: Ready-to-run digital toolkits ("meeting-in-a-box").
Real-Time Analytics: Participant input is captured live, generating insights.
Customizable Content: Flexible branding, topics, layouts, and questions.
Scalable Delivery: Works across teams, functions, and global regions.

3. Common Use Cases

Leadership development (e.g., coaching, growth mindset)
Team alignment on strategic priorities
Rolling out new ways of working (e.g., agile, hybrid collaboration)
Reflective peer learning moments and post-event connection

4. Typical Session Flow

Kickoff – Welcome, context, and purpose
Core Activities – Interactive exercises (e.g., brainstorming, voting, simulation)
Debrief – Reflective discussion and meaning-making
Action Planning – Participant commitments and follow-up tracking

5. Authoring & Design: Pulse Builder Overview

Authoring Tool: Drag-and-drop builder with real-time preview
Page Structures: Multi-container layouts (1–4 columns)
Interactive Components: Includes brainstorming, voting, rating, and prioritization blocks
Facilitation Notes: Embedded, toggleable guidance for leaders
Customization: Fonts, colors, layouts, and branded visuals

6. Components & Activities

Components are grouped as follows:

Basic: Page Title, Content Blocks, Image, Styled Lists
Interactive Inputs: Brainstorm, Single Choice, Action Plan, Moment Choice, etc.
Data & Results: Component results, charts, and session summaries

Design Considerations:

Align each activity with clear learning or alignment objectives
Use demographic tags (User Tags) to support filtering and reporting
Leverage built-in dashboards and AI summarization for insights

7. Analytics & Reporting

Individual Reports: Participant-specific input and actions
Group Reports: Aggregated by region, cohort, team, etc.
Session Reports: Summary pages generated automatically
Dashboards: Cross-session insights for stakeholders

Watchouts & Considerations

Action Plan Limit: Max 10 topics per Action Plan component
Component Linking: Results components require correct ID match to input blocks
Cognitive Load: Avoid overloading sessions with too many inputs on one page
User Tags Required: Demographics must be completed for filtered reports
Styling Limitations: Visual customization is constrained to pre-set appearance options
Debrief Prompts: Always include facilitation support in reflective components

NextGen Pulse: Get Togethers