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Fist To Five

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One hand with outstretched fingers, as seen in Fist to Five debrief

Fist To Five

Quick & simple reflection strategy for group debriefs.

  • Very quick & easy
  • Non-verbal
  • Multiple uses
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form a circle, whereby everyone can see others.
  2. Invite everyone to place one hand behind their back and then extend zero (fist) to five fingers on their hand.
  3. The number of fingers an individual chooses to extend will reflect their assessment of a particular topic you describe, eg how effective the group’s communication was during the activity.
  4. A clenched fist (zero fingers) is the lowest possible score and five extended fingers is the highest score.
  5. Allow a few moments for your group to consider their options, and secretly extend their fingers behind their backs.
  6. On your signal, ask everyone to reveal their hands with extended fingers for the group to see.

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  1. David Piang-Nee

    Great way of gauging group feeling or reaction in the moment or upon reflection of events. Doing so a couple of times may also demonstrate the progress made during a session .. Eg At start of a bike or archery session. Asking them how well they rate their bike skills or how comfortable they feel and after a skill session, discovering how well they now feel about it.. hopefully they can discover they do improve or feel more comfortable afterward.. can be applied to any activity and adapted.. quick and easy.. you can ask for comments if you have more time as well.

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