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Five Finger Contract

Visual group agreement tool to establish team norms & values.

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  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This visual group agreement tool creates a memorable framework for establishing team norms and expectations. Five Finger Contract uses a simple hand metaphor to represent core values including safety, commitment, awareness, responsibility and agreement. The simple team-building agreement provides an accessible reference point that groups can revisit throughout their development. Perfect for workshops, classrooms or organizational settings, this team-building tool helps establish shared understanding and mutual accountability.

Five Finger Contract – Visual Group Agreement Tool
  1. For reference, download a sample Print+Play Five Finger Contract from the Resources tab.
  2. Extend your hand with all five fingers showing to your group.
  3. Announce that each of your five fingers represents one critical component of healthy and respectful group norms.
  4. Point to each of your fingers as you announce what each of them represents:
    – Pinky – Safety
    – Ring Finger – Commitment
    – Middle Finger – Awareness
    – Pointer Finger – Taking Responsibility
    – Thumb – Agreement
  5. Allow a few minutes to seek an understanding of each of the five tenets.
  6. Invite your group to agree to work towards these ideals.
  7. Periodically revisit this agreement for developmental and reflection purposes.

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