Abstract Jolts are interactive experiential activities that lull participants into behaving in a comfortable way and then suddenly deliver a powerful wake-up call.
Jolts force participants to re-examine their assumptions and revise their habitual practices.
A typical jolt lasts only a few minutes but provides enough insights for a lengthy debriefing. This paper explores and gives examples of different types of jolts. A Sample Jolt Let us explore a simple jolt in the form of a puzzle. Please don't give up too soon. The heart of any jolt, including this one, is the debriefing.