Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever 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 sit or form a circle, ensuring everyone can easily see and hear each other.
- Explain that each person will take turns saying a phrase beginning with “Never have I ever…” followed by something they’ve never done.
- If other participants have done it, they should perform the agreed-upon action (e.g., raise their hand, step forward, mark next to their name, etc.).
- Each participant takes a turn stating their phrase while others respond accordingly.
- Continue rotating turns until the agreed number of rounds is complete or the time limit is reached.
- Guide the group in a brief discussion about insights gained during the activity, highlighting shared experiences and differences.
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Prompts to use +
Ask participants to sit or form a circle, ensuring everyone can easily see and hear each other.
Explain that each person will take turns saying a phrase beginning with “Never have I ever…” followed by something they’ve never done.
If other participants have done it, they should perform the agreed-upon action (e.g., raise their hand, step forward, mark next to their name, etc.).
Each participant takes a turn stating their phrase while others respond accordingly.
Continue rotating turns until the agreed number of rounds is complete or the time limit is reached.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Never Have I Ever. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Ask participants to sit or form a circle, ensuring everyone can easily see and hear each other.; Explain that each person will take turns saying a phrase beginning with “Never have I ever…” followed by something they’ve never done.; If other participants have done it, they should perform the agreed-upon action (e.g., raise their hand, step forward, mark next to their name, etc.).; Each participant takes a turn stating their phrase while others respond accordingly.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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