Back of the Napkin
The 'Back of the Napkin' method encourages teams to brainstorm and capture their ideas on a napkin, inspired by the informal and spontaneous nature of 'aha' moments. Ideal for networking events, it fosters creativity and collaboration through open-ended questions.
Comment l'animer
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Divide participants into teams of at least two people.
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Present a provocative, open-ended question to each team.
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Provide each team with a napkin and gel pen.
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Instruct teams to write or draw their response on one side of the napkin.
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Have participants write their names on the reverse side of the napkin.
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Display completed napkins on a wall for collective viewing and discussion.
Conseils
Encourage participants to think creatively and not worry about artistic skills.
Use smooth-surfaced napkins for easier writing.
Provide gel pens, which are effective on napkins.
Clearly explain the time limits and rules at the start.
Variantes
Consider having multiple questions for different groups to address various topics. Allow teams to self-organize around questions they feel passionate about. Introduce categories for judging, such as Most Practical or Most Whimsical.
Contextes d'utilisation
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