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Arm's Reach Show & Tell

A quick-fire version of show-and-tell where participants have 60 seconds to find and present an object within their immediate reach that has personal meaning.

10-15 min2-20 peopleEasy
When to Use

To humanize colleagues and spark spontaneous conversation through physical objects.

How It Works

Solves: The 'sterile' feeling of virtual meetings where you only see a person's head and shoulders.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Set a timer for 1 minute. Everyone must find an object within arm's reach (1 min).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Go around the 'room' and give each person 1 minute to explain what the object is and why it's there (10 min).

  3. 3

    Step 3: Facilitate a quick 'connection' round—does anyone else have something similar? (2 min).

Facilitator Tips
  • If someone has a very 'boring' desk, encourage them to talk about why they prefer a minimalist space.
  • Use this to transition into a meeting about 'resources' or 'tools'.
Variations
  • Theme-based: 'Find something that represents a challenge you solved this week.'
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