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Relationship Mapping

TGL: July 2014

TGL: July 2014 is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.

Under 5 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
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. Prepare a 2-page handout on the training topic. Reformat the pages so each contains approximately the same amount of information.
  2. Distribute a copy of the handout to each participant. Invite the participants to carefully study the handout. Assign a time limit and start the timer.
  3. Study the handout, take notes, underline key points, memorize important information, and get ready to answer questions.
  4. Ask the participants to find partners. Assign different pages to each partner.
  5. Ask and answer questions.
  6. Prepare handouts. | Prepare a 2-page handout on the training topic. Reformat the pages so each contains approximately the same amount of information. | -
  7. Pair up participants. | Ask the participants to find partners. Assign different pages to each partner. | Introduce yourself to your partner.
  8. For an example of a Cross Questions game see Country Code below.
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Prompts to use +

Prepare a 2-page handout on the training topic. Reformat the pages so each contains approximately the same amount of information.

Distribute a copy of the handout to each participant. Invite the participants to carefully study the handout. Assign a time limit and start the timer.

Study the handout, take notes, underline key points, memorize important information, and get ready to answer questions.

Ask the participants to find partners. Assign different pages to each partner.

Ask and answer questions.

Prepare handouts. | Prepare a 2-page handout on the training topic. Reformat the pages so each contains approximately the same amount of information. | -

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: TGL: July 2014. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Prepare a 2-page handout on the training topic. Reformat the pages so each contains approximately the same amount of information.; Distribute a copy of the handout to each participant. Invite the participants to carefully study the handout. Assign a time limit and start the timer.; Study the handout, take notes, underline key points, memorize important information, and get ready to answer questions.; Ask the participants to find partners. Assign different pages to each partner.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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