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Relationship Mapping

Jigsaw Puzzle

It can have any image, yet its best to find one that has something to do with the group's mission/ project.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), PairsGROUP SIZE
QuietENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
Medium 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. 6 Debrief
  2. Jigsaw Puzzle From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Group Size Small Medium Large Materials One jigsaw puzzle.
  3. It can have any image, yet its best to find one that has something to do with the group's mission/ project.
  4. Set Up Give each person 1 3 random pieces of the puzzle at the beginning of a gathering/meeting.
  5. Have them write their name on the backside of each piece.
  6. 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives
  7. CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.
Live facilitator

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Prompts to use +

Jigsaw Puzzle From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Group Size Small Medium Large Materials One jigsaw puzzle.

It can have any image, yet its best to find one that has something to do with the group's mission/ project.

Set Up Give each person 1 3 random pieces of the puzzle at the beginning of a gathering/meeting.

Have them write their name on the backside of each piece.

1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives

CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.

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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or your own local model: paste this prompt and your AI will co-facilitate this exercise with you.

Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Jigsaw Puzzle. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Jigsaw Puzzle From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Group Size Small Medium Large Materials One jigsaw puzzle.; It can have any image, yet its best to find one that has something to do with the group's mission/ project.; Set Up Give each person 1 3 random pieces of the puzzle at the beginning of a gathering/meeting.; Have them write their name on the backside of each piece.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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