Soft skills Engagement Game
This activity encourages participants to engage in conversations while practicing active listening skills. It promotes fun and interaction, helping to build community among group members.
How to run it
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Divide participants into small groups of three.
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Assign roles: A's will share about a great restaurant or event with B's who will try not to listen.
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C's will observe the interactions and note behaviors.
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After 1-2 minutes, have the groups rotate roles: B's tell C's about a useful tool or behavior for work while C's ignore.
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Lastly, C's share positive feedback about A's, who will again attempt to not listen.
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Conclude with a brief debrief in trios, then share insights as a larger group.
Tips
Keep the energy high by encouraging enthusiasm in sharing.
Remind observers to focus on both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Be mindful of time to ensure all participants get a chance to engage.
Variations
You can adjust the topics based on the workshop theme, asking participants to share insights relevant to their work or personal interests.
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