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Relationship Mapping

Fun Get-To-Know-You Activity Using Positioning - Spectrums

Fun Get-To-Know-You Activity Using Positioning - Spectrums is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), PairsGROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Establish an imaginary line which extends between two ends of a spectrum, eg no energy to high energy.
  2. Pose a series of questions or scenarios inviting each person to consider their preferred response, eg are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
  3. Invite everyone to stand at a point along the line, between the two ends of the spectrum, which most closely reflects their preference.
  4. Once positioned, ask each person to note the spread or otherwise of the group and their position within it.
  5. For added value, invite individuals to share with people close to them.
  6. Spectrums Fun get-to-know-you activity using physical positioning.
  7. Spectrums is a fun get-to-know-you activity that creates opportunities for meaningful sharing while helping everyone see group dynamics and individual positions on various topics, encouraging natural conversations and relationship building.
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Invite everyone to stand at a point along the line, between the two ends of the spectrum, which most closely reflects their preference.

Once positioned, ask each person to note the spread or otherwise of the group and their position within it.

For added value, invite individuals to share with people close to them.

Spectrums is a fun get-to-know-you activity that creates opportunities for meaningful sharing while helping everyone see group dynamics and individual positions on various topics, encouraging natural conversations and relationship building.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Fun Get-To-Know-You Activity Using Positioning - Spectrums. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Invite everyone to stand at a point along the line, between the two ends of the spectrum, which most closely reflects their preference.; Once positioned, ask each person to note the spread or otherwise of the group and their position within it.; For added value, invite individuals to share with people close to them.; . Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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