Photo introduction
Have people take out their phone
Select the 10th photo
Share with your partner/table
by Erica MarxGoal
Build a connection among participants
&/or Activate creative connection to topic
Connection to what matters, what someone values
Instructions
Have people take out their phone
Select the 10th photo
Share with your partner/table
What's significant about this photo to you?
What does it represent?
Variation
How does your photo connect to X topic (that you're presenting on)
What did you just learn about the other person? What do they value?
Underlying principle: If you took a photo of something, it matters to you.
Author
I lead a team that helps multi-stakeholder groups tackle high-stakes, complex work with clarity and connection. We design and guide strategic planning sessions, workshops, retreats, and conferences where people think well together, make sound decisions, and take coordinated action. Our team is trained in improvisational theater, and as active members of the International Applied Improvisation Network, we bring adaptable, creative methods that build trust, surface essential perspectives, and keep momentum strong. We also share what we know, offering facilitator training that blends inclusive process design with the flexibility and presence of improv.
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