Simple methods for improving well-being and cooperationMichael Koefoed2022-06-13T13:48:57+02:00

Include everybody and promote well-being and cooperation

Differences create opportunities while lack of communication and misunderstandings create barriers. Good communication is essential to ensure well-being and cooperation. Managers and employees may have a lot of different features – result oriented, consensus seeking, introvert, extrovert, egoist, sensitive, spontaneous or passive/aggressive. But common to almost all of us is that we think visually and create images in the brain of what we hear, read, think and speak. When we use picture cards in conversations, they become our common visual reference and strengthen communication and understanding.

Dialoogle’s picture cards are specifically designed to set thoughts in motion and be used in all kinds of conversation. When we connect what we say to an image, we promote mutual understanding and inspire curiosity. Visual communication becomes clearer because we can express ourselves metaphorically and interpret symbolically. We become wiser on the subject and on each other and find it easier to arrive at solutions. Conclusions can be stored in picture cards, which become simple symbols on what we have agreed. In this booklet we provide a series of exercises to get you started easily.

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10 exercises in a e-booklet (PDF)

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10 exercises in an e-booklet (PDF)

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An easy start

A simple and intuitive process that engages and motivates participants in small and large groups or in one-on-one conversations.

Lay out the picture cards in front of the participants and ask them to pick a card on the subject you are going to talk about – e.g.:

What makes you happy on the job?
What would you like to be recognised for?
What motivates you the most?
When do you experience good cooperation?
What is your biggest challenge?
Where do you find the biggest barrier?
What will it take to change the culture?

When everyone has chosen a picture card, the participants take turns telling each other about their cards – in the group or in plenary – and communication is flowing.

Dialoogle can give people a better life

With appreciative questions and focus on things that work well I help staff in nursing homes find new ways to help the residents. Ideas are bubbling up because it is fun. – Then we select three of the best ideas and discuss what it will take to realise them. We end up with an action plan that the staff can test before we meet next time.

Andreas Borg, development consultant, Social IQ Academy

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A job satisfaction exercise

A boost to job satisfaction surveys

The exercise takes about an hour with 10 participants. You will need one Magnum Set, 10 post-it blocks and 10 pens.

Lay out a Magnum Set on the floor and ask the participants to choose a card that illustrates something that gives them job satisfaction today.
Let the participants pair up and take turns telling each other about their card. While one is talking, the other writes down keywords on a post-it note.
When the first participant has finished talking, the pair attach the post-it note to the picture card and change roles.
Once both participants have said what they want, they place their picture cards next to each other on the floor.
Then they return to the rest of the Magnum cards and choose a new card each, representing the potential for creating renewed job satisfaction at the workplace in the future.
Now participants pair up with a new partner and repeat the process.
When everyone has finished talking, they place their card with notes below the first one. An exhibition is ready.
Take the group to each composition and have the participants present their cards.
When presentations are over, take a photo of each set of cards with notes.
Print the photos and let them circulate when the group meets again to discuss how to improve job satisfaction at their place og work.

Team building exercise

Get all the team strengths in play

This exercise is great for team building in new teams that need to get to know each other. The purpose is to get a sense of the combined strengths of the team.

Spread out a Magnum Set on the floor. If there are more than twelve participants, it is a good idea to use two sets.
Ask participants to find two cards each that symbolise their two biggest strengths. They may also choose a third card to symbolise a strength they have and would like to improve. Allow the participants plenty of time to find their cards.
Then you ask the participants to pair up and pitch their strengths to each other. This part of the exercise should be dynamic, so give them only two minutes each to present their choices. When two participants have finished their talks, they raise their hands to indicate that they are looking for new partners.
In this phase, you are in charge of time. If two participants have had more than five minutes together, ask them to find new partners.
This process is repeated until all participants have met each other (however, no longer than 40 minutes). Take a few minutes break.
Now, the team is aware of the available strengths. Form two equally large groups and present the case that they will be working on for the next hour. The case can reflect real life or be made up for the occasion – but it has to be relevant to the team. The goal is to bring all the various assets of the team into play. Ask the participants to use their picture cards to illustrate their solution – and allow them to find new picture cards to illustrate team strengths that have not yet been presented.
After one hour the groups present their solutions to each other. When you discuss and evaluate, remember that the purpose of including all team strengths is more important than the actual solution.

What is the difference between Pocket and Magnum cards?

Pocket and Magnum are two different sizes. Pocket cards measure 9×9 cm, and Magnum cards 19×19 cm. All Editions Faces are available in both Pocket and Magnum sizes. The Pocket cards are particularly suitable on the table for one-on-one conversations and in small groups. The Magnum size is well suited for use on the floor when you work with larger groups and everyone must be able to see the pictures. You may also use the Magnum cards in one-on-one conversations if you prefer to walk around while you talk. Pocket and Magnum sizes can be used in combination to create new visual reflections in the search for pictures. You can also use the Pocket cards for adding details, new ideas etc. to a Magnum card.

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