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Desert Island Intelligences
Eight ‘intelligences’ are on a stranded island—teams debate the order to evacuate based on survival value.
6+ Players
Hybrid
Medium Energy
How to Play
- 1Explain eight different strengths (e.g., logical, spatial, interpersonal, etc.).
- 2As a group, debate which to keep longest given scarce resources.
- 3Agree on an order and share the reasoning.
Facilitator Guide
Opening Script:
"Here are eight strengths. In limited‑resource conditions, which do we keep the longest and why? Debate respectfully; aim for an ordered list."
Closing Script:
"What criteria emerged—versatility, survivability, or complementarity? Map this to how we staff real projects."
Why This Works
Abstracting ‘strengths’ reduces ego while surfacing values and trade‑offs. It practices structured debate and criteria‑based decisions.
Best For
- Team norms workshops
- Leadership offsites
- Hiring rubric discussions
Important Notes
- Keep tone exploratory, not personal judgements
- Capture criteria first; then rank to avoid anchoring
- Timebox and use dot‑vote if deadlocked