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.
Player 1 has a problem, Player 2 solves it with a random object, Player 1 is thankful.
One player leaves the room and the group decides a short series of actions (or one action) to positively reinforce and get the player to do. Group decides on a song to sing louder/softer to hot/cold the person into doing the activity.
One player creates obstacles that a second player must navigate
Group game that plays with the tension between following your desires vs. running away from your fears.
high energy partner activity
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
Establish pattern to pass in a circle. Create a category that each person has a contribution (ie. breakfast cereals). Add another category.