Unique Thing in Common
12m Participants: Any Difficulty: Low by Fred Brown for Erica Marx Coaching Use Method Goal build connection & trust get to know someone I
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- All methods All authors IAF Library Library Unique Thing in Common 289 130 With a partner, find the 3 most unlikely / unusual / unique things you have in common with each other.
- Each pair chooses one to share with the group.
- With your partner find the 3 most unlikely / weird / dramatic things you have in common.
- 12m Participants: Any Difficulty: Low by Fred Brown for Erica Marx Coaching Use Method Goal build connection & trust get to know someone I
- CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.
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All methods All authors IAF Library Library Unique Thing in Common 289 130 With a partner, find the 3 most unlikely / unusual / unique things you have in common with each other.
Each pair chooses one to share with the group.
With your partner find the 3 most unlikely / weird / dramatic things you have in common.
12m Participants: Any Difficulty: Low by Fred Brown for Erica Marx Coaching Use Method Goal build connection & trust get to know someone I
CollaborationCollaboratively create agendas in real-time.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Unique Thing in Common. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: All methods All authors IAF Library Library Unique Thing in Common 289 130 With a partner, find the 3 most unlikely / unusual / unique things you have in common with each other.; Each pair chooses one to share with the group.; With your partner find the 3 most unlikely / weird / dramatic things you have in common.; 12m Participants: Any Difficulty: Low by Fred Brown for Erica Marx Coaching Use Method Goal build connection & trust get to know someone I. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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