4 conversations about how to listen, acknowledge, and build
This activity helps participants notice the impact of different listening and response styles, especially how we unconsciously block or build on each other’s ideas. Use this when you want to shift communication habits, build awareness of default patterns, and/or teach communication skills.
One idea enters the circle. The group builds it together, one sentence at a time. Every statement begins with "Yes, and..."
With a partner, find the 3 most unlikely / unusual / unique things you have in common with each other. Each pair chooses one to share with the group.
Story is told one word or one sentence at a time
In pairs, one person describes a modern appliance to someone from 500 years ago
In pairs, players mirror one another's movements.
Players repeat the last line of dialogue before adding another detail
One person rants for 60 seconds. The second person translates their rant into what they care about and value.
Establish pattern to pass in a circle. Create a category that each person has a contribution (ie. breakfast cereals). Add another category.