Fiction Discussion Framework Template: Transform Literary Insights into Shared Understanding
Structure Conversations That Deepen Character Development
When to Use This Template
- When facilitating book club discussions focused on professional development
- When you want literary conversations to generate workplace insights
- When guiding teams through shared reading experiences
- When you need to structure discussions that honour both story and application
- When creating safe spaces for exploring perspectives through fiction
The Five Essential Fiction Discussion Framework Practices
Practice 1: The Opening Question Practice - Crafting questions that invite genuine exploration
Practice 2: The Story-First Practice - Honouring narrative before extracting lessons
Practice 3: The Perspective Multiplicity Practice - Drawing out diverse interpretations
Practice 4: The Application Bridge Practice - Connecting fiction to workplace reality
Practice 5: The Safe Space Practice - Creating conditions for authentic dialogue
These five practices help you facilitate discussions where literary engagement naturally generates professional insights, creating conversations that deepen both understanding of story and capability development.
This resource stands alone as a practical tool, with deeper exploration available in School of WorkLife’s The Power of Fiction: Developing Character Traits Through Reading