JOB AID
ANALOGY-BUILDING EXERCISES
Directions: See how many ways you can complete the following sentences. You can complete this activity independently or in groups.
“Life is like a grocery store because….”
“Relationships are like a game of tennis because….”
“Great work teams are like a great orchestra because….”
“Being a good manager is like being a good parent because…”
“Being a great leader is like being a great tour guide because…”
MAKING SURE ANALOGIES ARE USEFUL
When I do the above exercise in workshops, some of the analogies people come up with are fun and whimsical, but not accurate nor particularly ...
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