Description Long

Each person writes a word on a Post-it note that relates to their personality, hobbies, or interests, but which isn’t immediately obvious (for example, the word “dog” might quickly suggest the person has a pet dog). The Post-it is then stuck to their forehead. The other participants ask questions or discuss to work out why this word relates to that person’s personality. The activity encourages team dynamics, stimulates creative thinking, and strengthens social interaction.

Preparation

• Provide Post-it notes and pens.
• Ensure there is enough space for participants to face each other, either standing or seated.
• If this method is to be conducted online, a conferencing tool such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, along with a webcam, is required.

Execution

1. The facilitator explains the procedure and purpose of the exercise: “Today is about learning something about each other in a playful way and getting into conversation.”
2. Each person chooses a term related to their personality and writes it on a Post-it note.
3. Participants stick the note to their forehead.
4. One person asks: “What does this have to do with me?” The other participants ask questions or discuss to guess the connection.
5. The person with the term then explains why they chose it.
6. The next person takes their turn.

Hints from experience

• More abstract terms make the game more interesting, but may also prolong it.
• To keep the process moving, a time limit can be set (e.g. three minutes per person).
• This method is particularly well suited as an opener for workshops or team-building events (an “icebreaker”).

Tools list

• Sticky notes
• Writing utensils, pen, pencil

References

This method is inspired by guessing games and icebreaker techniques commonly used in team-building workshops.