Mandala Coloring
Mandala Coloring is a quick and engaging virtual energizer that fosters connection and creativity. Participants collaboratively color a shared image, providing a mental break and building camaraderie in online meetings.
Use this method at the beginning of a virtual meeting to create a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, especially when participants are new to each other or feeling disconnected.
Solves: Virtual meeting fatigue, lack of engagement, difficulty building rapport in remote teams.
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Step 1: Prepare a black and white line drawing (mandala) image. (5 min before session)
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Step 2: Share your screen displaying the image. (1 min)
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Step 3: Instruct participants to use the annotation tools to color the image. (1 min)
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Step 4: Allow 2-3 minutes for coloring.
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Step 5: Save a screenshot of the colored image.
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Step 6: Clear the annotations and proceed with the meeting.
- Provide clear instructions on how to use the annotation tools.
- Encourage participants to relax and have fun, rather than focusing on perfection.
- Consider playing light background music during the coloring activity.
- Use different types of images, such as abstract patterns or nature scenes.
- Assign specific colors to different participants.
- After coloring, ask participants to share their thoughts and feelings about the experience.