You have 8 ACTIVITIES left to open for FREE today. To get unlimited access Sign-Up Now
Login

Negotiation

12 PDF
Back
Three people imitating the same gesture with hands in the air, as seen in Negotiation team-building activity

Negotiation

Very dynamic exercise which explores group consensus.

  • Very dynamic
  • Focus on consensus & goal-setting
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Strong metaphors
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form three or four roughly even teams.
  2. Each small team will move to a separate space to discuss and agree on a common non-verbal, physical gesture which reflects a prescribed theme, eg community.
  3. After a few minutes, each team returns to the common space.
  4. When ready, each team performs their gestures simultaneously, for approx 5 to 10 seconds, while observing the gestures of all other groups.
  5. This concludes the first round.
  6. Announce the ultimate goal is for all teams to achieve consensus in as few rounds as possible, whereby every team eventually performs an identical gesture.
  7. No communication is permitted between teams at any time between or during the rounds.
  8. Allow several minutes for discussion in small teams (in secluded areas) between rounds.
  9. Conclude the activity when all teams have adopted the same gesture, or eight rounds have been played.

Video Tutorial Premium

How To Play Narrative Premium

Practical Leadership Tips Premium

Social-Emotional Learning Premium

Health & Wellness Programming Premium

Popular Variations Premium

Virtual Adaptation Premium

You Might Also Like... Premium

Useful Framing Ideas Premium

Reflection Tips & Strategies Premium

Source Premium

Contributor

Add your Comments...

Have you played this activity? What worked, what didn't work? What type of group? Do you have useful advice for other users? Do you know a fun variation?

No Props No Problem

Brand NEW book featuring 150+ outrageously fun group games & activities. Scan QR codes to connect to tons of digital content including video tutorials.

Add to Cart
Free eBook:
Top Ten Icebreakers & Group Games

Download our free 28-page ebook jam-packed with outrageously fun activity ideas.