We Connect Cards
We Connect Cards is a conversation-starter activity designed to foster meaningful connections within a group. By using thoughtfully crafted questions, it helps participants engage in genuine conversations, breaking down barriers and promoting a sense of community.
Use this method at the beginning of a workshop, training session, or team meeting to help participants get to know each other better and build rapport in a relaxed and engaging way.
Solves: Overcoming initial awkwardness and superficial introductions in group settings, encouraging deeper connections beyond surface-level interactions.
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Step 1: Distribute one We Connect Card to each participant. (2 minutes)
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Step 2: Instruct participants to find someone with a matching card color to form a pair. (3 minutes)
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Step 3: In pairs, have each person ask the question on their card and allow their partner to respond. Encourage thoughtful answers. (5 minutes)
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Step 4: After both partners have shared, instruct them to swap cards and find a new partner. (2 minutes)
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Step 5: Repeat the process for the remaining time, encouraging participants to connect with as many different people as possible. (3 minutes)
- Emphasize that participants have the freedom to answer questions in a way that feels comfortable for them.
- Encourage active listening and genuine curiosity during the conversations.
- Can You Do This?: Find a partner and teach them the physical activity featured on your card and vice-versa.
- Conversation Roulette: Split into teams and have each team answer the questions as quickly as possible.