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Equilateral Triangles Collaboration

Equilateral Triangles Collaboration is an excellent conference icebreaker that highlights how large self-organizing groups can successfully collaborate without the need for stringent rules, regulations and leadership.

30 minutes
20-50 people
beginner
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What You'll Achieve with the Equilateral Triangles Collaboration Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Demonstrates effective collaboration without strict rules.

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Encourages self-organization among participants.

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Fosters reflection on necessary leadership roles.

When to Use the Equilateral Triangles Collaboration Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

As an icebreaker in a conference focused on teamwork.

In workshops emphasizing self-organization principles.

How the Equilateral Triangles Collaboration Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Step 1: Introduce the activity

Facilitator explains the purpose of the workshop, setting the tone for collaboration.

2Step 2: Spread out

Participants are asked to spread randomly around the room, preparing for the activity.

3Step 3: Pick two people

Each participant silently chooses two others in the room to work with during the exercise.

4Step 4: Explain the rule

Facilitator outlines the goal and rules, emphasizing the need to form an equilateral triangle with chosen individuals without talking.

Key Topics Covered in the Equilateral Triangles Collaboration Workshop

equilateral trianglescollaborationself-organizationicebreakerteam buildingfacilitation

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Promotes understanding of simple rules for complex tasks.

To illustrate collaboration in team-building exercises.

During leadership training sessions to challenge traditional structures.

At networking events to foster spontaneous connections.

Team Problems the Equilateral Triangles Collaboration Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Overcoming barriers to collaboration in large groups.

Addressing the need for excessive structure in teamwork.

Reducing reliance on a single leader for group tasks.

Encouraging participants to engage without verbal communication.

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Step 5: Start

Facilitator signals the start of the activity, activating the stopwatch as participants begin to move.

6Step 6: Observe completion

The facilitator observes the participants and stops the clock when movement ceases, noting the completion time.

7Step 7: Debrief

A reflection session is held where the facilitator leads discussions on the experience and insights gained regarding self-organization and collaboration.

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