Name
Leading the Blind with Commands
One-Liner
This challenge tests participants’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as to lead and guide others in a difficult situation.
Success Criteria
The blindfolded partner stands on each towel within 1 minute, and the commander uses no more than 2 filler words (like "umm," "ahh," "like," "okay?") in a row.
Failure Criteria
The blindfolded partner does not stand on each towel within 1 minute, or the commander uses filler words more than 2 times in a row.
Core Skill
Communication and Leadership
Who
Partners working together, with one blindfolded and the other giving commands.
What
This is a challenge that tests the participants’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively, as well as to lead and guide others in a difficult situation.
How
- Put 3 towels on the ground, or 3 pieces of paper. Have them at least 5 feet apart and not in a line.
- Form partners.
- One partner is blindfolded. The other partner must use their words and specific commands to get the partner that is blindfolded to walk to each towel and stand on it.
- The challenge is failed if the blindfolded person doesn’t stand on each towel in less than 1 minute, or if the commander uses “umm, ahh, like, okay?” more than 2 times in a row.
- Use short simple commands with specific steps needed.
Difficulties Instructors Might Face
- The participants might face difficulties in giving or following commands that are precise, concise, and unambiguous.
- The participants might face difficulties in trusting or building rapport with their partner.
- The participants might face difficulties in coping with the stress, frustration, or confusion that might arise from the challenge.