Several drawings of simple geometric figures in different spatial relations to each other. Students will be divided into groups of two. Each pair will include a sender and a receiver. Sender has a drawing of simple geometric figures which the receiver cannot see. Receiver has only a paper and pencil.
Sender gives receiver directions to duplicate the drawing, giving each step only once.
Receiver cannot ask questions. Sender cannot send nonverbal messages. Sender and receiver compare drawings. Discuss the difficulties of following directions with no input or feedback as opposed to asking and answering questions. Discussions about the importance of communication in the workplace.