In the other’s Shoes

Activity type:
Cognitive method – perspective taking

Learning goals:
This activity aims at assisting practitioners to learn how to consider another perspective and understand and empathize with someone who disagrees with them

Specificities:
Group activity

Duration:
45 min

Materials needed:
In the other’s Shoes handout

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Instructions

Each participant has to fill in the handout on an individual basis and then get in a group to reflect on the process according to the reflection questions.

Questions for reflection:

• How did it feel to be in another person’s shoes?
• In what ways did your understanding of the other person’s perspective change?
• What are some ways we can make sure we are interpreting someone else’s emotions accurately in a non-confrontational manner?
• In what ways might this influence the likelihood of transforming conflict into something productive?
• How does this activity benefit the team?
• What will you do differently the next time you’re involved in a conflict?