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Exercises/Convergent Alignment/$100 Test
General Collaboration Exercise ยท Convergent Alignment

$100 Test

When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Problem Specificity This convergent alignment exercise strengthens Problem Specificity, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. To set up the game, you will need a list of items to be prioritized, set up in a matrix with space reserved for the amount spent and reasoning why.
  2. When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning. The matrix can then be used as a guidepost for future decision making on a project; specifically, what items are important and of higher priority than the others.
  3. The source of the $100 Test game is unknown.
  4. By using the concept of cash, the exercise captures more attention and keeps participants more engaged than an arbitrary point or ranking system.
  5. When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning.
  6. CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.
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Prompts to use +

To set up the game, you will need a list of items to be prioritized, set up in a matrix with space reserved for the amount spent and reasoning why.

When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning. The matrix can then be used as a guidepost for future decision making on a project; specifically, what items are important and of higher priority than the others.

The source of the $100 Test game is unknown.

When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning.

CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: $100 Test. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: To set up the game, you will need a list of items to be prioritized, set up in a matrix with space reserved for the amount spent and reasoning why.; When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning. The matrix can then be used as a guidepost for future decision making on a project; specifically, what items are important and of higher priority than the others.; The source of the $100 Test game is unknown.; When the matrix is complete, ask the group to explain their decisions and reasoning.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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