Tune into Uncertainty

When to use Tune into Uncertainty

Use this activity at the beginning of a session focused on complex or uncertain topics to help participants acknowledge and explore their feelings about uncertainty.

What it solves

Difficulty acknowledging and discussing feelings of uncertainty; lack of diverse perspectives on the topic.

How to run Tune into Uncertainty, step by step

1. Invite participants to reflect on their current sense of uncertainty. (2 mins)
2. Ask participants to express their feelings through words, drawings, or both. (5 mins)
3. Share expressions in small groups or as a whole group. (3 mins)

Materials needed

• Paper
• Pens/Markers
• Optional: Visual cards (Dixit, Tarot, or Metaphor image cards)

Facilitator tips

• Encourage creativity and non-judgmental sharing.
• Use visual cards to spark associations and surface different perspectives.

Common pitfalls

• Participants may struggle to express their feelings initially; provide prompts and examples.
• Some participants may dominate the sharing; ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak.

Variations

• Use different types of visual prompts.
• Have participants create a collaborative drawing or collage representing the group's shared sense of uncertainty.

Running it online or hybrid

Use a virtual whiteboard for sharing and displaying visual metaphors.

What it produces

Individual expressions of uncertainty (words, drawings, or both).

Origin

Adapted from Transition Makers Toolbox — source

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