The blind men and the elephant
Featured in the Best of Energisers and Pacechangers training manual
By Mary Richards
Category: Energisers and Training Games
Credit price: 2 download credits (Single user)
A poem based on a Hindu fable in which six blind men observe an elephant. The results of each man’s experience are very different!
This activity highlights the importance of having a full and accurate picture before reaching a conclusion. Participants listen to a poem based on a Hindu fable; it is amusing but it certainly makes the point.
Who is it for: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to revitalise jaded and weary participants, allowing them to use their minds and bodies in a different way, and thence return to any learning programme refreshed and more receptive to learning.
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 6 |
| Max Group Size: | 24 |
| Typical Duration: | 01:30:00 |
| No of Pages: | 7 |
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Purpose: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to show participants that first impressions are important, be sure you get a full and accurate picture, and that other people’s opinions are just as important as theirs!
Download the training activity, The blind men and the elephant as featured in the Fenman training manual; Best of Energisers and Pacechangers