.Category
{S/N Exercise}
.Stage
{Basics}
.Title
{On the Road Again}
.Minimum
{3 - 4 Ss and 3 - 4 Ns}
.Ideal
{6 - 8 Ss and 6 - 8 Ns}
.Maximum
{50 people (If larger, see Trainer Tips - Dealing With Large Groups.)}
.TimeMin
{30 minutes}
.TimeMax
{45 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Object1
{To highlight and experience the differences between S and N perceptions}
.Object2
{To begin to understand the role of the S and N preferences in the communication process}
.Object3
{To underscore the concept that the combined reported perceptions of both preferences are more comprehensive than either preference by itself}
.Object4
{To help participants to validate an S or N preference}
.Material1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Material2
{Markers}
.Material3
{Masking tape}
.Material4
{S/N Highlights or Good S/N Words handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Separate the participants into groups according to their preference score or clarity (see Trainer Tips).  Provide them with flipchart paper and markers.}
.Instruct2
{Give participants the following instructions:}
.Box1
{"Develop directions on how to go to (trainer to choose location)  You have 10 minutes."}
.note1
{The "certain location" could be to almost anywhere, such as a room in the building, a restaurant, a country, a famous landmark, etc.  In selecting a location try to find one that is familiar to the group.}
.Debrief1
{Have each group verbally share their reports without telling the participants which group is S or N.  Hear each group's report before processing the differences in the large group.}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences do you observe in these reports?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences and weave into this, if not perceived by the group, the comprehensiveness of the combined reports.  Also, remind the group that our perceptions are the beginning of our communication process.  If we don't understand the differences or if we believe our perceptions are the best or the only correct ones, then effective communication will be difficult.}
.Debrief4
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and a handout to reinforce S/N differences and group learnings.  (See Good S/N Words and S/N Highlights handouts.)}
