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The Red Blue Game

In this simulation, the whole groups are divided into groups. Each group must make a choice, either RED or BLUE. The goal is to win with the highest score

The group is divided into equally sized groups. Each group plays each round and simply chooses, as a group, either RED, or BLUE There are ten rounds. The goal is to win with the highest possible score. After choosing RED or BLUE, pass your chosen card to the facilitator. Scoring in each round depends upon the choice made by each group. All groups choose the same colour (Red or BLUE) – each group earns 3 points

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The Red Blue Game

One group choose BLUE, and other groups choose RED – BLUE group earns 5 points, RED groups earn zero points

One group choose RED, and other groups choose BLUE – RED group earns 5 points, BLUE groups earn zero points. Once the game starts, groups may not communicate with each other, except: Before making your decision in Round 4, Groups may elect to meet for 45 seconds

Before making your decision in Round 9, Groups may elect to meet for 45 seconds

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The Problem of Shifting the Burden

The issue of trust and shifting the burden is very real within the workplace. Note which cycle is most prevalent in your team. In the end, it is better to trust (and you will never ever be certain until after the event!) than be defensive. Use your feedback skills and Perceptual positions and reframing attitudes tools to bring team members on board.