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Low-tech Social Network
The object of this game is to introduce event participants to each other by co-creating a mural-sized, visual network of their connections.
Perservarence
When does perseverance become foolhardiness? Here's a jolt that explores this question.
Predict the worst
Beginning a session with anonymous sharing of possible problems
Pick a picture for how you are: a visual session opening
Open your workshop / session / meeting with a visual check-in that enables people to be there as who they are and what's on their mind:
- Every participant selects a picture representing how they are
- Take turns sharing how this cards represents them/their mood/situation
I could tell you a story about...
Players complete the sentence "I could tell you a story about...", responding to the facilitator's prompt of the nature of the story. The story is not told as part of the exercise.
Post-Up
The goal of this game is to generate ideas with silent sticky note writing.
Bring Your Own Dashboard
Most teams, regardless of size, can access data measuring their progress towards goals. Use this group activity to validate the strategic alignment of your KPIs, understand the relationships between them, and brainstorm tests you can perform to validate both.
African Proverbs
Using African (and other) Proverbs for inspiration and connection
Break-out Room Tag
Everyone plays tag, using breakout rooms in Zoom
Whoosh, Bang, Zap
Whoosh, bangs, zaps etc. are passed around the circle. Great opportunity to introduce failure bow
WWWWWH
‘Who, What, Where, When, Why and How’ is a method used to obtain a thorough understanding of a problem.