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* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]* [[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] * [[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] * [[Category:Trust Activities]] [[:Category:Trust Activities| Trust Activities]]* [[Category:Partner Activities]] [[:Category:Partner Activities| Partner Activities]]

* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]

* Clipboards w/* Blank Paper

* Drawing Templates- Paper with one shape each, such as a six-pointed star, a snowperson, a spiral . . .

* Have group divide into pairs (or groups of three with one person as an observer) and sit on the floor * Each pair sits back -to -back.* Give one person in each pair the clipboard and a pencil.* Give the other part of the person in each pair the template of the a shape to be drawn.

The individual with the template has to get their her partner to draw an exact duplicate of the shape drawn on their her sheet , using only verbal directions.

After they are done, the partners should compare the provided shape with what was drawn.

*Another variation would be to allow the pairs to sit face-to-faceObserverTo each pair, however, the "direction giver" is not allowed to speak. They must get the you can add one person to draw be the shape using only visual cuesobserver. Of course you would have to make sure that the direction giver doesn't just hand over the templateAfter one round, change roles.

* ProgressionHave the group perform the activity more than once, with different templates.* The first time through the exercise the "drawing" person is not allowed to speak to the "direction giver."* The second time, the drawer is allowed to ask only yes/no questions.* The third time, the drawer can ask any question they like. * Face-to-FaceAllow each pair to sit face-to-face. The "direction giver" is not allowed to speak nor to show the template; she must get the drawer to recreate the template using only visual cues. * One "Direction-Giver"In a large group setting, one person could be the direction giver for ; all the rest of the groupare drawers. No one else is allowed to speak and everyone must as they try to draw the shape the direction giver is describing. Afterwards, have everyone compare their drawings. * Seven ErrorsPrepare two illustrations that are the same except for seven minor differences. For example, one shows a man with a moustache, in the other picture, that person does not have a moustache. One picture shows a bee above a flower. In the other picture, the flower is there without the bee.Divide the group into pairs. Each pair sits back-to-back. Give each person in each pair a different of the picture. Each person is allowed to see only their own version. Each pair works together to discover the differences between their versions. They work on this by each one describing their picture to their partner.''[Teampedia thanks John Donovan for clarifying this version of the activity.]''

* What was it like to give directions? before they How was it different when the drawer could ask questions, then after.from when she could not?

* Was What was it difficult like not being allowed to ask questions?

* Why are all the pictures different???? Everyone , when everyone heard the same message.?

* Do you think people receive or perceive the same instructions the same? What should/would you do to clarify? What's stopping you from simply asking?* Do you know your teammates well enough in order to communicate effectively to get the same results? * If person x said to the group "ABC" would it be perceived the same as if person y also said the exact same thing"ABC"?