Back-to-Back Drawing Activity Instructions - LIFT II



Back-to-Back Drawing Activity InstructionsPurposeThis activity emphasizes the importance of effective communication skills and giving clear instructions when presenting ideas to others. Clearly dictating processes related to the RN is key to ensuring all network members are implementing the referral system correctly. Effective communication among network members will also assist with troubleshooting and process improvement. MaterialsPaper and pen for each participant & one individual shape drawing per participant (print and cut the shapes from the following page)InstructionsDivide the group into pairs by instructing participants to pair with their neighbor. This can be done in groups of 3 in the event of an uneven number of participants.Explain that the facilitator will be handing out small pieces of paper with shapes on them and ask the participants to NOT SHOW the shape to their neighborsTell participants that one person in the pair will act as the ‘instructor’ and will describe the shape to their partner while the partner acts as the ‘artist’ and attempts to draw the shape using only the verbal instructions givenAfter 2-3 minutes, tell participants to compare the drawing with the printed shapeAllow pairs to switch and repeat the activity with the ‘instructor’ now acting as the ‘artist’ receiving the instructions from their partnerDebriefAfter each person in the pair has completed a round of drawing, engage the participants for a debrief guided by the discussion questions below:How did it feel to be the ‘instructor’/ ‘artist’? What was easy or challenging about instructing the artist and receiving instructions from the instructor? Did you experience any challenges with providing or receiving the information?What do you think this activity shows us?How do you think communication is a factor in the functioning of the RN?Points to highlight:Effective communication is essential to many aspects of the RNWe may think we are providing information to another stakeholder successfully but it may not be received in the way we think it isPoor or ineffective communication can slow progress of the network by not making issues known or not communicating or understanding standardized processes clearlyThere can be communication breakdowns with both sending or receiving informationTo ensure the RN is functioning properly, it is important for stakeholders to communicate clearly and effectively about processes for making and receiving referrals, challenges and barriers that arise and working together to address theShape Print Out for Back-to-Back Drawing Activity ................
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