After completing the activity and sharing the correct answer (if necessary):
- Dedicate an equal amount of time used for the activity to debrief.
- Prepare a set of questions tailored to your group or utilize the following suggestions.
Colourblind® Plus delves deep into two pivotal aspects of communication:
- The strategic selection and management of communication systems.
- The precision and quality of the communicated message's content.
Paired Version:
Engage participants with these questions:
- How did you initiate this activity?
- Did your method of describing pieces to each other evolve?
- What strategies aided you when listening to your partner's descriptions?
- How did you ensure mutual understanding and verify that you were discussing the same pieces?
- Can you identify situations in your professional life where such precise and shared communication is crucial?
During the review, invite observers to share their insights and validate their observations with their notes.
Small Group Version:
Engage participants with these questions:
- How did you navigate communication within a larger group?
- Were you able to apply learnings from the paired exercise to this task?
- Did the group establish a naming system for the shapes?
- Was there a strategy to manage and retain information?
- What insights did this exercise provide about effective team communication?
- How can these insights be applied in a professional setting?
- Were there any distinct challenges in small group communication compared to the paired activity?
Large Group Version:
This version emphasizes Communication Skills, Team Planning, Implementation, and Problem Solving.
Communication Area 1 - Managing Information:
The exercise presents a plethora of information that the group must assimilate to solve the problem. It's improbable for a single individual to retain all the details, necessitating a group strategy for information management. Reflect on:
- The clarity of the group's objective.
- The process established to gather and retain relevant information.
- The methods used to ensure the accuracy of the information.
Communication Area 2 - Group Communication and Chairing Skills in Online Meetings:
Successful completion of the Colourblind® Plus exercise requires a well-defined communication strategy. Reflect on:
- The group's listening skills.
- The prevention of cross-conversations or sub-group dialogues.
- The appointment or emergence of a chairperson.
- The inclusion of all group members in the conversation.
Communication Area 3 - Speaking the Same Language and Establishing Common Meaning:
A core requirement of the Colourblind® Plus exercise is establishing shared understanding. Reflect on:
- The types of descriptions used for shape identification.
- The evolution of these descriptions.
- The methods used to verify understanding.
Communication Area 4 - Valuing Diversity. Recognizing and Working with Different Individual Communication Strategies:
The exercise underscores the diversity in individual communication styles. Reflect on:
- The varied approaches individuals adopted.
- The lessons that can be applied in training or teaching scenarios.
- The individual communication preferences and their implications.
In conclusion, the Colourblind® Plus activity is not just about identifying shapes but about understanding the nuances of communication, the importance of shared understanding, and the value of diverse communication strategies.
