Color by Data Activity

Color by Data is an icebreaker and team-building activity where people connect in a data-and-crayon sharing operation.

Give each participant a crayon of one color and a blank sheet of paper to create a colorful picture. Tell participants that the goal is to use as many colors as possible.

People will move around the space and borrow crayons, they will be able to make exchanges with other players. For another teammate to agree to trade the crayon, people must share personal information.

For the game to be interesting and effective it is important to keep in mind that a piece of information can only be used once, each exchange of crayons requires sharing a new piece of information.

This activity spurs coworkers to cooperate and learn more about teammates in the process. It is soothing and allows teammates to relax and create together.

As an added bonus, participants will walk away from the activity with cubicle artwork!

Moment of Reflection

• -How did you feel having to share information with other people? Did you feel uncomfortable? Why?
• -How did you feel when you learned information about other people? Did you find them interesting?
• Did you learn something new from your classmates?
• After having completed this activity, do you think you know your coworkers a little better?

The topics of this publication: interactions, integration, active listening, team bonding, motivation, diversity, disinhibition, distension, foster relationships