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Touch, Then Ask
DESCRIPTION
This is a light-hearted activity designed to practice concentration while
listening. Working in pairs, participants ask their partner a series of
questions while in physical contact (i.e., knee to elbow). The goal of this
exercise centers on distractions to listening. Participants compile a list of
the factors that can help listening and those that can hinder, and analyze
the effect of these factors during the appraisal interview.
SITUATIONS
This group activity can be used as an icebreaker. Alternatively, it can form
an introduction to the subject of listening skills.
OBJECTIVES
• To practice concentrating ...