Everyone sits in a circle wearing blindfolds. The trainer removes two plastic cards from the deck of 30, then distributes the other 28 cards to the participants. Their job is to determine the shape and color of the missing two cards. Being blindfolded, this is a real challenge! The trainer will tell everyone the color of their cards, but give no other hints. The group learns they need a 'common language' to communicate with each other. Will they find the right words?

Ideally, each person will receive two cards at the beginning of the activity, but CommuniCards can also be played with fewer shapes and colors.

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Communication

Use it for giving clear and detailed information, experiencing sender/receiver challenges, experiencing message ambiguity, and active listening

Team Development

• Use it for collaborating and cooperating or using skillful teamwork to achieve goals

Leadership

Use it for assuming responsibility, dealing with uncertainty, and giving and receiving direction

Project Management

Use it for responding to and managing a challenge in real time, and working under pressure