This is one we used at work, during diversity training. It was a big success and left everyone laughing, relaxed, and receptive to the training.
- Begin by dividing the group into Group A and Group B.
- Have the people in Group A look over at the folks in Group B and then go over and pair off with the person they feel they have the most in common with.
- After chatting together for about 5 minutes have them present the person they chose to the group and explain why they selected that person, and what they discovered about him or her.
- Have the people in Group B look over at the folks in Group A and then select the person they feel is LEAST LIKE THEM.
- They go over and chat for about 5 minutes and then tell why they selected that person and what they found out about him or her..
While they are chatting, they are all laughing and having a good time. When they explain why they chose that person - "because we both wore glasses, etc," or "because she's blond and I'm brunette," they also discover that they have A LOT IN COMMON, and a LOT OF DIFFERENCES, and this breaks the ice better than anything else could.
Submitted by: Ginger Dlutowski
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