7 Recognizing Power Imbalances in Decision Making
7 Recognizing Power Imbalances in Decision Making is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Create a relevant scenario for small group discussion, use the scenario shown below, or select one from the What IF...Scenarios collection.
- Organize participants into small groups (6-8 ppl).
- Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.
- It examines how power reinforces stereotypes, but it also offers opportunities to challenge traditional power dynamics.
- 5.0 1 rating(s) average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 1 votes, rating(s) Learning Goals Critically examine how assumptions and stereotypes influence decision making.
- Illuminate how power works covertly in many contexts.
- Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Collect a stack of envelopes and place a different amount of beans in each envelope ranging from 0 - 5 beans in each envelope.
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Create a relevant scenario for small group discussion, use the scenario shown below, or select one from the What IF...Scenarios collection.
Organize participants into small groups (6-8 ppl).
Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.
Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Collect a stack of envelopes and place a different amount of beans in each envelope ranging from 0 - 5 beans in each envelope.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 7 Recognizing Power Imbalances in Decision Making. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Create a relevant scenario for small group discussion, use the scenario shown below, or select one from the What IF...Scenarios collection.; Organize participants into small groups (6-8 ppl).; Begin by introducing the learning goals of this activity.; Previous Next Instructions Reflection Journal Practice Journal Additional Resources Activity Cluster Instructions Set Up: Prepare for the Activity Collect a stack of envelopes and place a different amount of beans in each envelope ranging from 0 - 5 beans in each envelope.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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