This Large Group Game Builds Energy, Fun & Laughter - BF Skinner
This Large Group Game Builds Energy, Fun & Laughter - BF Skinner is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Assemble your group in an area with ample room to move in front.
- Ask two volunteers to leave the space, so that they cannot hear or see what is happening.
- While the pair are absent, ask the rest of your group to agree on a unique physical position involving two people, eg standing back to back with hands on heads.
- Invite the volunteers to return in front of your group.
- The pair now work together as they move their bodies to discover the unknown physical position.
- The group is not permitted to speak to the pair.
- Use only the group’s applause to encourage (and discourage) the pair as they get closer (and further away) from the desired position.
- Faster, more enthusiastic clapping means the pair is getting closer, and slower, less energetic applause means they are not close to the desired position.
- BF Skinner Large group game that creates instant fun with audience interaction.
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Prompts to use +
Assemble your group in an area with ample room to move in front.
Ask two volunteers to leave the space, so that they cannot hear or see what is happening.
While the pair are absent, ask the rest of your group to agree on a unique physical position involving two people, eg standing back to back with hands on heads.
Invite the volunteers to return in front of your group.
The pair now work together as they move their bodies to discover the unknown physical position.
The group is not permitted to speak to the pair.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: This Large Group Game Builds Energy, Fun & Laughter - BF Skinner. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Assemble your group in an area with ample room to move in front.; Ask two volunteers to leave the space, so that they cannot hear or see what is happening.; While the pair are absent, ask the rest of your group to agree on a unique physical position involving two people, eg standing back to back with hands on heads.; Invite the volunteers to return in front of your group.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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