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Line-Up

Participants must arrange themselves in a line based on specific criteria without speaking. This activity enhances non-verbal communication skills and fosters teamwork.

Duration
5m–30m
Group size
10–40 people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Instruct the group to line up silently according to their height from tallest to shortest.

  2. 2

    Introduce additional challenges, such as lining up by eye color, hair color, or date of birth.

  3. 3

    For an advanced variation, have participants complete the task while blindfolded, requiring them to use touch or sounds.

Tips

  • Encourage participants to use gestures and signals to communicate effectively.

  • Be mindful of the physical space to ensure safety, especially during the blindfolded version.

  • Allow time for debriefing after the activity to discuss the experience.

Variations

You can change the criteria for lining up depending on the group's familiarity and comfort level, or incorporate blindfolds for increased challenge.

Where it fits

team bondingicebreaker activitycommunication skills workshop

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Line-Up — Facilitation Method | Workshop Weaver