Exercise Cross Spectrum
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Name: Cross Spectrum
Time: 30 minutes
Goal or purpose of the exercise
To show the different perceptions on nonviolence or a specific proposal
How it's done
The facilitator makes a cross (+) on the floor with masking tape, large enough for the group to stand on. Write “nonviolent” and “violent” on opposite ends of one line, “effective” and “not effective” on opposite ends of the other.
(Instead of tape, you can simply put the words on paper at ends on four sides.) The facilitator presents a possible action scenario, asking people to stand in a place on the grid that represents how they feel about it (i.e. nonviolent but not effective).
Ask some of the people to explain why they are standing where they are, explaining people can be “moved” by what is said. Facilitators should make a list as people identify what is needed to make the action more effective and nonviolent. The facilitator and participants, can then suggest another scenario that might be more effective to test.
Trainers notes
The facilitator should ask questions to get the group thinking more deeply about what is effective and nonviolent, including the above questions about Framework and Outreach
