
137 – Fogging the Message
Purpose/Objectives: This exercise helps demonstrate how frequently people
use acronyms and how confusing acronyms can be to
people unfamiliar with the department or company in
which they are used. Participants are divided into
teams. The objective of each team is to write a para-
graph using as many acronyms as possible to make the
paragraph difficult for others to understand. When
hearing the paragraph, participants become instantly
aware of the problems acronym usage can create for
people who are unfamiliar with the terms.
Type: Discussion stimulator
Time Required: 45 to 60 minutes
Group Size: 40 to 50 ...