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Relationship Mapping

Until the day I die

This activity is ideal for creating connections among participants in a fun and spontaneous way, helping to break the ice and foster interpersonal communication.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25)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 that each person will share a curious or memorable fact about themselves.
  2. Clarify that the goal is to share something that the group will find entertaining and easy to remember.
  3. Each participant shares their statement with the group.
  4. Encourage spontaneous, fun, and accessible responses.
  5. Allow interaction and comments from other participants.
  6. Ask: What was the most surprising story? Which one do you think you will remember?
  7. If the group will continue working together, briefly review some shared facts.
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Prompts to use +

Explain that each person will share a curious or memorable fact about themselves.

Clarify that the goal is to share something that the group will find entertaining and easy to remember.

Ask: What was the most surprising story? Which one do you think you will remember?

If the group will continue working together, briefly review some shared facts.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Until the day I die. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that each person will share a curious or memorable fact about themselves.; Clarify that the goal is to share something that the group will find entertaining and easy to remember.; Ask: What was the most surprising story? Which one do you think you will remember?; If the group will continue working together, briefly review some shared facts.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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