.Category
{S/N Exercise}
.Stage
{Basics}
.Title
{Describe A Picture (This exercise is designed to utilize the total group.)}
.Minimum
{10-12 with at least 3 strong Ss and 3 strong Ns}
.Ideal
{No ideal size}
.Maximum
{This exercise works well with very large groups (50 - 150 participants).}
.TimeMin
{5 minutes}
.TimeMax
{10 minutes }
.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
{A picture}
.Material2
{Markers}
.Material3
{Masking tape}
.Material4
{Flipchart paper or white board or overhead projector and screen}
.Material5
{S/N Highlights or Good S/N Words handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Identify 3-4 of your clearest Ss and Ns before starting the exercise.}
.Instruct2
{Display the picture you choose so that all participants can see it for 15-20 seconds.  Note:  the picture must be large enough or displayed in a way that everyone can see the picture's level of detail.  In selecting a picture, attempt to choose one that is complex, has a common theme, and is detailed.}
.Instruct3
{Give participants the following verbal instructions:}
.Box1
{"Write down several words or phrases that describe this picture."}
.Instruct4
{Using the participants' names, call on the strongest Ss first and ask for the responses they wrote down.  Remind participants to not be influenced by the responses of others.  Record their responses so that all participants can see them.  Repeat process for Ns and record responses so that both sets of data can be seen separately and simultaneously.  Ask the remainder of group what they wrote down.}
.Debrief1
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences do you observe in these reports?"}
.Debrief2
{Ask the large group to list words that describe the differences they see in the participant responses.  Record on flipchart paper, in two separate columns for S and N categories.}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences and weave into it, 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.)}
.Caution1
{Be sure to repeat the instructions as written above.}
.Caution2
{Be aware that people may change their responses based on what they hear.  Encourage them to read exactly what they have written.}
