This is an IceBreaker, where the group counts to the size of the group. In other words, if there are 10 people, the group counts to ten. (2AP)
The rules? (2AQ)
- Each person may only say one number. (2AR)
- The person leading the IceBreaker starts with "one." (2AS)
- If two people say the same number at the same time, the group has to start from the beginning. (2AT)
For a large enough group, the likelihood is that the group will fail at least twice. After the second failure, ask everyone to close their eyes and listen to their breathing. After people have had a chance to meditate and become aware of their surroundings, start the exercise again with everyone's eyes closed. The theory is that it almost always works this time around. (2AU)
Discussion (2AV)
This is a great exercise in collective consciousness. (2AW)
References (2AX)
EugeneEricKim first learned of this exercise from DeborahMeehan? at the LeadershipLearningCommunity? in January 2007. It worked with a group of about 10 people and later with a group of about 35. (2AY)