Status sit gradient
People line up in order of birthday and then are assigned status behavior ranking in the same order

Goal
people get understanding of status behaviors in low-stakes way
Instructions
Have people line up by birthday
Create a status gradient from low - high status
reverse order
break in middle and reverse, etc
may be followed by status walking
Background
from Barbara Tint, shared on AIN status webinar 10/7/2019
Author
I help teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best in both virtual and in-person environments. As an executive and leadership coach, I design highly engaging experiences where people can think together, navigate challenges, and strengthen the way they work. With a background in leadership coaching, facilitation, and applied improvisation, I create interactive retreats, conferences, and networking events that energize participants and create lasting impact. My work creates the conditions for psychological safety, honest communication, and deep collaboration, allowing teams to build trust, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results together. I am deeply committed to mission-driven organizations. As a board member of the International Applied Improvisation Network, I partner with nonprofit and social justice leaders to help their teams thrive in fast-changing environments.
More about author