Cooperation – Activity 4
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
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?
