Objectives
To get participants to share their opinions, encourage listening, and promote discussion in the group.
Method
Divide the group into pairs.
Ask the pairs to describe to each other their favorite toy when they were young.
Once they have completed this brings the group back together. Then each member must describe in detail their exercise partner’s favorite toy and be able to answer questions on the group on this toy.
This exercise also encourages questioning and listening skills within the group.
Discussion Questions
Did anyone feel uncomfortable doing this exercise? If so, why?
How can this exercise help us during today’s training event?
How did the toy represent you?
What toy would represent you now?
Appropriate Time Required
Flexible, dependent on group size. Maximum time 15 minutes.
