Activity 27
Technique Roulette
20–25 minutesSkill practiceSmall groupsIn personVirtualHybrid
What is this activity?
Match a limited set of techniques to different scenarios and justify each choice.
Preparation
Prepare four distinct scenario cards and four technique cards relevant to the learning topic.
How to run it
- 1Give each group all four scenarios and all four techniques.
- 2Read and discuss each scenario.
- 3Match one technique to each scenario, using each technique exactly once.
- 4Explain why each pairing is appropriate and what trade-offs it creates.
- 5Compare matches across groups and discuss alternative reasoning.
Example in Action
You're teaching people four techniques for handling difficult conversations, such as asking open questions, acknowledging emotions, reframing the problem and offering choices. Give each group four fictional scenarios, including an unhappy customer, a resistant colleague, a disagreement between teammates and someone struggling with change. They must match one technique to each scenario, using every technique exactly once, and explain their reasoning.
Make it your own
Adapt the topic, scenario or materials to suit your audience.
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