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Picture Cards

Use them: ∙ For Introduction rounds (Which card describes the participant or what he is good at?) ∙ As an impulse for spontaneous spe

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
QuietENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
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. All methods All authors IAF Library Library Picture Cards 1589 12 Use picture cards in topics as described below.
  2. Duration: Any Participants: Any by Personal Use Method Goal Let participants think with the second half of the brain.
  3. Materials Instructions Always have the picture cards with you.
  4. Lay them out for the participants or let the participants pull a card.
  5. Use them: ∙ For Introduction rounds (Which card describes the participant or what he is good at?) ∙ As an impulse for spontaneous spe
  6. CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.
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All methods All authors IAF Library Library Picture Cards 1589 12 Use picture cards in topics as described below.

Duration: Any Participants: Any by Personal Use Method Goal Let participants think with the second half of the brain.

Materials Instructions Always have the picture cards with you.

Use them: ∙ For Introduction rounds (Which card describes the participant or what he is good at?) ∙ As an impulse for spontaneous spe

CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Picture Cards. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: All methods All authors IAF Library Library Picture Cards 1589 12 Use picture cards in topics as described below.; Duration: Any Participants: Any by Personal Use Method Goal Let participants think with the second half of the brain.; Materials Instructions Always have the picture cards with you.; Use them: ∙ For Introduction rounds (Which card describes the participant or what he is good at?) ∙ As an impulse for spontaneous spe. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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