I'M A ....
I'M A .... is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Ask participants to complete this sentence: I am a(n) .
- After they have done this, ask them to complete the same sentence 10 different ways.
- Ask each person to place his or her list (written side down) on a table and pick up some else's.
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Prompts to use +
Ask participants to complete this sentence: I am a(n) .
After they have done this, ask them to complete the same sentence 10 different ways.
Ask each person to place his or her list (written side down) on a table and pick up some else's.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: I'M A ..... Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Ask participants to complete this sentence: I am a(n) .; After they have done this, ask them to complete the same sentence 10 different ways.; Ask each person to place his or her list (written side down) on a table and pick up some else's.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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- No efficacy claims: appearing in this library is not a claim that the exercise is proven effective. Facilitator judgment and context decide whether it works for a given room.
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