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A collaborative planning and management exercise called the viper bird scenario. The objective is to simulate a real discussion forum and practice communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. The scenario is designed for a group of 6 people and can be run in an 80-minute class. Participants are assigned roles and must analyze their role beforehand. Instructions on setting up the classroom, rules for the exercise, and roles and responsibilities of the facilitators.
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Objectives:
Simulate a real discussion forum Practice communication, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
Preparation
Brief Assignment: Role and Stakeholder Analysis Supplies: o Markers, and masking tape o Easels and easel paper or Self-Stick Easel Pad (with own cardboard stand) o Scenario handouts Viper Bird Scenario o Distribute roles before this class o Works best if they must analyze role before class (to learn the content) o Facilitators may need to discuss strategies with instructor before class o Designed for 80 minute class—can extend or spread over two classes o Scenario is designed for 6 people Can run multiple groups at once Can run 5 or 7 person options Can eliminate a role and see how it affects the group
Readings:
None—refer to previous readings
Lecture Overview Timing Topic Sub-topics 5 Introduction (^) Class and Schedule
5 Instructions Set-up
Timing and Rules 65 Team role playing Allow to operate without interruption
Observe groups and take notes 5 Quick debrief (^) (^80)
2 Lecture Option 1 Introduction (^) Setup and role playing
2 Continued Continue role playing and debrief
a) Around a table b) Facing a flip chart
a) markers and butcher paper b) Name tags (call characters by name)
a) They may overhear each other b) They may find it hard to concentrate
a) Will compare outcomes for your character to other groups b) Imagine going to your peers and explaining the outcome c) In other words: think about who you are representing