The human cage
Aim : Solve a conflict
Method : Conflict management Duration : 5-10 min
Number of participants : As much as we want . At least 4 .
Description : Some volunteers ( three or more ) stay out the room . All the other participants make a very tight circle . One volunteer enters the circle . Her / his mission is to get out . If she / he tries to physically escape the group doesn ’ t let her / him , keeping her / him inside the circle . When the volunteer asks to get out the circle opens .
The conclusion is that the best way to resolve a conflict is to be polite and not aggressive .
The fake pantomime
Aim : Check the response of the participants to the frustration of the volunteer . Method : Conflict management Duration : 5-10 min Number of participants : As much as we want . At least 4 .
Description : One volunteer stay out of the room and is told to pantomime something ( for example a monkey ). The rest of the participants make a circle and are instructed not to guess the right answer ( to say anything but monkey ). When the volunteer comes to the circle starts the pantomime and reacts to the fact that the other participants don ’ t guess the right solution . The game ends when someone takes pity of the volunteer and say the right word , or when the volunteer gives up .