Communicate This & Stick it here
Group Size: For this variation 18 people is ideal For smaller groups you can supply people with more than one puzzle piece or create a puzzle and puzzle grid with less pieces For larger groups you can ask people to break into 18 teams i.e.
How to run it
- Prior to beginning this activity with 18 people (see group size above for different group sizes) laminate and cut out each of the square Communicate This puzzle pieces. Place each piece into its own separate envelope, you will need and use 18 envelopes.
- The Communicate This grid should be on a table somewhere on the opposite side of the room of where you will have the group gather.
- Split about ¼ of the room and place on a table the Communicate This blank grid. In the other ¾ of the room will be the working area for the team. It helps to lay a rope or use masking tape to mark the “Grid Area” and “Planning Area”
- Have the guidelines written on flip chart paper
- Hand out the puzzle pieces in a random order to the people; ask them NOT to open the envelopes until the activity begins.
- Below is how I generally explain the initiative
- “Each of you contain within your envelope specific pieces of information that is needed for your personal advancement and the teams overall success. Please keep the envelopes sealed until the countdown timer begins.
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Prior to beginning this activity with 18 people (see group size above for different group sizes) laminate and cut out each of the square Communicate This puzzle pieces. Place each piece into its own separate envelope, you will need and use 18 envelopes.
The Communicate This grid should be on a table somewhere on the opposite side of the room of where you will have the group gather.
Split about ¼ of the room and place on a table the Communicate This blank grid. In the other ¾ of the room will be the working area for the team. It helps to lay a rope or use masking tape to mark the “Grid Area” and “Planning Area”
Have the guidelines written on flip chart paper
Hand out the puzzle pieces in a random order to the people; ask them NOT to open the envelopes until the activity begins.
Below is how I generally explain the initiative
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Communicate This & Stick it here. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Prior to beginning this activity with 18 people (see group size above for different group sizes) laminate and cut out each of the square Communicate This puzzle pieces. Place each piece into its own separate envelope, you will need and use 18 envelopes.; The Communicate This grid should be on a table somewhere on the opposite side of the room of where you will have the group gather.; Split about ¼ of the room and place on a table the Communicate This blank grid. In the other ¾ of the room will be the working area for the team. It helps to lay a rope or use masking tape to mark the “Grid Area” and “Planning Area”; Have the guidelines written on flip chart paper. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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