Something in Common
Something in Common challenges small groups to identify unique shared interests or experiences. This activity encourages team members to learn about each other beyond their professional roles, fostering a sense of connection and belonging.
Use this method to help team members discover common ground and build stronger relationships, especially in newly formed teams or after periods of change.
Solves: Lack of familiarity among team members, superficial relationships, difficulty finding common ground.
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Step 1: Divide participants into small groups of 3-5 people. (2 minutes)
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Step 2: Instruct each group to identify three unique things they all have in common. (15 minutes)
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Step 3: Have each group share their findings with the larger group. (5 minutes)
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Step 4: Facilitate a brief discussion about the commonalities discovered. (3 minutes)
- Encourage participants to think creatively and explore less obvious commonalities.
- Set a time limit to keep the activity focused and engaging.
- Remove broad categories (e.g., movies, books, food) to make the activity more challenging.
- Play multiple rounds with different group compositions.