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Untrustworthy Eyes

Just place your finger across the seam where the blocks meet in the middle to reveal the 440 illusion Discuss the role of first impressions and initial perception If exercise is done in People Science teams capturing the teams discussion as part of 441 Knowledge Weaving can possibly identify perception issues in the f...

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25)GROUP SIZE
BalancedENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
Medium cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Participation Architecture This psychological safety exercise strengthens Participation Architecture, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Just place your finger across the seam where the blocks meet in the middle to reveal the 440 illusion
  2. Discuss the role of first impressions and initial perception
  3. If exercise is done in People Science teams capturing the teams discussion as part of 441 Knowledge Weaving can possibly identify perception issues in the future.
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Just place your finger across the seam where the blocks meet in the middle to reveal the 440 illusion

Discuss the role of first impressions and initial perception

If exercise is done in People Science teams capturing the teams discussion as part of 441 Knowledge Weaving can possibly identify perception issues in the future.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Untrustworthy Eyes. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Just place your finger across the seam where the blocks meet in the middle to reveal the 440 illusion; Discuss the role of first impressions and initial perception; If exercise is done in People Science teams capturing the teams discussion as part of 441 Knowledge Weaving can possibly identify perception issues in the future.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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