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Better Than Bingo · Activity Slides
The Trading Post
Name one thing you could use help with and one thing you could help someone else do.
4–5 min4+ peopleTable groups
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Facilitator prep · Do not project yet
Set the room up for success.
Materials
- None
- Optional note cards or a shared document
Before you begin
- Display a visible timer
- Plan to hear no more than two table reports
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Facilitator language · Do not project yet
What to say
“Here is the ask. You will work only with your table, the timer will stay visible, and passing is always fine.”
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Facilitator notes · Do not project yet
Keep it comfortable and useful.
Make room for everyone
- Keep participation seated by default.
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
- Allow anyone to pass, write, or contribute through a tablemate.
Watch out for
- Keep requests small and appropriate for a public table.
- Do not pressure anyone to commit beyond the session.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Give everyone 20 seconds to choose one bounded request and one realistic offer.
- 2
Each person shares both in 30 seconds or less.
- 3
Give tables 90 seconds to find matches and agree on any follow-up.
- 4
Invite two tables to report a match, not a private request.
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Prompt 01
I could use a practical idea for…
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 02
I could help someone with…
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 03
A follow-up I would welcome is…
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Wrap it up
One last thought.
- What useful exchange became possible in five minutes?