Crazy 8s
([DPSOH 103 Logistics Markers/pens and paper for each participant Cool Possibilities/Options Can introduce old ideas prior to this activity to help spur new ideas People Science Data Capture Capture the people that connect with their pictures!
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- Then they have 5 minutes total to draw eight sketches, one in each panel
- correctly, that"s about 40 seconds per sketch, which is crazy" but it"s a great way to crank out variations of ideas quickly
- Since they only have 40 seconds for each drawing, they will need to turn off the self-editing and just get
- If they get stuck, try repeating an earlier sketch with a small variation ' this type of exploration is useful and it keeps them moving
- On the second round, everyone will have the hang of it
- By Outcome Build Trust Communication Alignment Creativity Engagement
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Then they have 5 minutes total to draw eight sketches, one in each panel
correctly, that"s about 40 seconds per sketch, which is crazy" but it"s a great way to crank out variations of ideas quickly
Since they only have 40 seconds for each drawing, they will need to turn off the self-editing and just get
If they get stuck, try repeating an earlier sketch with a small variation ' this type of exploration is useful and it keeps them moving
On the second round, everyone will have the hang of it
By Outcome Build Trust Communication Alignment Creativity Engagement
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Crazy 8s. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Then they have 5 minutes total to draw eight sketches, one in each panel; correctly, that"s about 40 seconds per sketch, which is crazy" but it"s a great way to crank out variations of ideas quickly; Since they only have 40 seconds for each drawing, they will need to turn off the self-editing and just get; If they get stuck, try repeating an earlier sketch with a small variation ' this type of exploration is useful and it keeps them moving. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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