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FFloyd Hinman
on 09/11/2021 at 06:39 pm
I really love this activity because of how versatile it is. I use it for so many things, but I really love it for discussing communication and the importance of defining language, specifically language around organizational values, norms, and principles.
I have always done this one without holding hands, and recently have added two more directions ; turn left (90°turn to the left) and turn right (90° turn to the right). my intention for groups is that they define and own as much of the process and experience as possible. this addition begs the question "when we make a turn, which way becomes in? is it our new forward, or is it the direction we experienced as "in" during the framing? maybe we need to redefine it or our set up altogether?" I give that conversation back to the group and ask them what they think, and encourage openness to change if the way they define it is still disrupting their ability to navigate the challenge.
Jump In Jump Out
Benefits
- Hilarious energiser
- Triggers tons of laughter
- Simple to explain, difficult to accomplish
- Circle game
Equipment
- Nil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Form a circle, holding hands, facing in to the centre.
- Announce that you want the group to - “SAY WHAT I SAY, AND DO WHAT I SAY.”
- Practice this skill with one of four commands - “JUMP IN,” “JUMP OUT,” “JUMP LEFT” or “JUMP RIGHT.”
- Call out a series of 'Jump' commands, one after another for 20 seconds.
- Re-form the circle, and announce that you now want the group to - "SAY THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT I SAY, AND DO WHAT I SAY."
- Continue with a series of 'jump' commands, one after another for 20 seconds, or until the circle breaks up too much.
- Next, try a variation (see below.)
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