Library of facilitation techniques

Participants throw an invisible ball to one another through their computer screen, paying attention to how it changes as it gets passed around.    

Framework: Consideration for Others x Openness of Communication

Participants practice 4 modes of communication - Aggressive, assertive, passive, passive-aggressive in improv scenario

Ice breaker and introduction to working with values

Learn through careful observation.

Observation and intuition are critical design tools. This exercise helps you leverage both. Find clues about the context you're designing for that may be hidden in plain sight.

Use this method if you would like to show the participants the importance of collaboration, team strategy and team effectiveness.

In pairs, participant A attempts to communicate the use and value of a modern-day object to participant B, who plays the role of someone from 500 years ago.

This game is effectively shows the power and advantages of collaboration and can be a practical demonstration of the Prisoner Dilemma

A fun energizer that uses multiple senses.

Participants work individually, thinking about three teams and the behaviors of desirable teammates and undesirable teammates. Later, they work with a partner (and still later, in teams) to prepare a list of dos and don'ts for being a desirable teammate.

Easy and fun way to review content or atmosphere at the end of a group activity (or in between) in 5 minutes.

How well do you know your colleagues? Encourage your co-workers to share an interesting fact or story about themselves while flexing their artistic and creative skills!