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MadLib Scene

Fill in the blanks, then create a new show

Mechanics:

Construction, Cooperative, Improvisation, Presentation, Resource Management, Role-playing, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Confidence, Creativity, Curiosity, Cultural Intelligence, Decision Making, Delegation, Initiative, Innovation, Organization, Public Speaking, Resourcefulness, Responsiveness, Self Advocacy, Teamwork, Time Management,

HOW TO PLAY

Play Personalities

Joker, Explorer, Director, Creator, Storyteller,

As a Physical Game

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As a Digital Game

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As an Opener

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As a Core Activity

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION TIPS

Buy / Access

N/A (collect items to draft story and support performance)

DIY Notes:

Variations

> This is a DIY mash-up between MadLibs (which are fully customizable) and Speed Pitching (which can have any prompt or rules)

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

How

Position the reflection around pathways and resources for accomplishing goals and future growth: 


Q - How did the team organize itself around the rules and objectives? 

Q - Did conflict or miscommunication affect the game? How might you address that for next time? 

Q - Would more time, people, or resources have shifted the team's approach? How so?

Think

Position the reflection around rational planning and communication methods: 


Q - Did this game illuminate any patterns in how you give and receive information? 

Q - How might it be helpful to know the preferences and tendencies of your colleagues? 

Q - Could your team benefit from additional or more diverse perspectives?

Have feedback? Offer your thoughts here:

Learning Preambles

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