Now, ask one person to drop out. Note that it is important for a group to be able to count on all its members. Some individuals serve as nodes, connecting many different people or networks. Divide group members into groups of three to six. Appoint someone recorder.
Participants brainstorm uses of small, common items.
Items for consideration include paper clip, pencil, coffee mug, shoelace. Record responses, and then compare lists among groups. The purpose of brainstorming is to gather a large number of ideas. In this activity, we thought about ways to use small objects. In networking, we can brainstorm about different types of information or resources we need or that we can offer to others.