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Group of people looking puzzled trying to find their place in popular problem-solving exercise Mute Line-Up

Mute Line-Up

Simple initiative to focus on effective communication.

  • Introductory challenge
  • Develops communication skills
  • Inspires creativity
  • Promotes collaboration
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Gather your group and tell them that they are mute, no talking from this point forward.
  2. Challenge them to form one straight line according to a set criteria, eg date and month of their birth.
  3. Only non-verbal forms of communication can be used at any time.
  4. Once the line is formed, check the accuracy of the sequence.

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Comments (1)

  1. Shaun Fisher

    This exercise was excellent for illustrating the difficulties of communication between shifts, and helping to build teamwork between the shifts.

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