.Category
{J/P Exercise}
.Stage
{Basics}
.Title
{Pick-Up Sticks}
.Minimum
{3 - 4 Js and 3 - 4 Ps}
.Ideal
{6 - 8 Js and 6 - 8  Ps}
.Maximum
{50 people  (If larger, see Trainer Tips - Dealing With Large Groups.)}
.TimeMin
{30 minutes}
.TimeMax
{45 (Time will vary by group size)}
.Object1
{To highlight the differences between J and P behavior}
.Object2
{To begin to understand the role of the J and P attitude in our lifestyles}
.Object3
{To underscore the need for appreciating the opposite behaviors on this preference (e.g., Js need Ps to stay open and Ps need Js to reach closure)}
.Object4
{To help participants validate a J or P preference}
.Material1
{Multi-colored toothpicks (50 per group)}
.Material2
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) per group}
.Material3
{ Markers}
.Material4
{Masking tape }
.Material5
{J/P Highlights or Good J/P Words handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Separate the participants into groups according to their preference score or clarity (see Trainer Tips).  Provide them with flipchart paper, markers, and 50 multi-colored toothpicks.}
.Instruct2
{Give the participants the following instructions:}
.box1
{"Given these supplies, you have 10 minutes to do whatever you want.  The exercise is over in exactly 10 minutes.  Please begin."}
.Debrief1
{Have each group discuss their process and toothpick product with the other participants.  Do not reveal which group is J or P.  Hear from each group before processing the differences in the large group.}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences did you observe in the results of each group?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences and weave into it, if not already obvious, how different these behaviors are and, if not understood, how irritating they can be.}
.Debrief4
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and a handout to reinforce J/ P differences and group learnings.  (See Good J/P Words and J/P Highlights handouts.)}
