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Relationship Mapping

Tutti Frutti

Participatory Methods Tutti Frutti Tutti Frutti is a classic participatory activity that promotes mental agility, creativity, and group interaction.

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. Explain the purpose of the activity: to stimulate quick thinking and promote a fun, collaborative environment.
  2. Divide participants into teams or have them play individually.
  3. Provide sheets or boards to each participant or team.
  4. The facilitator randomly selects a letter and announces it to all participants.
  5. Give points for each valid word written in each category.
  6. Unique words (ones that no one else wrote) earn more points.
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Prompts to use +

Explain the purpose of the activity: to stimulate quick thinking and promote a fun, collaborative environment.

Divide participants into teams or have them play individually.

Provide sheets or boards to each participant or team.

Give points for each valid word written in each category.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Tutti Frutti. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain the purpose of the activity: to stimulate quick thinking and promote a fun, collaborative environment.; Divide participants into teams or have them play individually.; Provide sheets or boards to each participant or team.; Give points for each valid word written in each category.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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  • No efficacy claims: appearing in this library is not a claim that the exercise is proven effective. Facilitator judgment and context decide whether it works for a given room.
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