C.I.A. (Crazy Idea Brainstorm) - Project of How
Instructions Before starting, all participants have prepared a dish or a drink from another country, which they are bringing to the potluck and a song to go with theme.
How to run it
- Everyone in the group writes down 3 problems on a note and then put the note into a hat.
- - Collect the notes that you want to keep.
- - Choose your favorite solution and write it down on a new note.
- - Select your final idea by using the Idea voting
- When you you have your final idea ready, the group should divide into groups of two.
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Everyone in the group writes down 3 problems on a note and then put the note into a hat.
- Choose your favorite solution and write it down on a new note.
- Select your final idea by using the Idea voting
When you you have your final idea ready, the group should divide into groups of two.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: C.I.A. (Crazy Idea Brainstorm) - Project of How. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Everyone in the group writes down 3 problems on a note and then put the note into a hat.; - Choose your favorite solution and write it down on a new note.; - Select your final idea by using the Idea voting; When you you have your final idea ready, the group should divide into groups of two.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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