More Thoughts Regarding the Blind Square Exercise

Interesting thoughts, guys. I do agree with the lack of communication among two sides as discussed by Joi and Adam, and with the acceptance of different points of views and assumptions, presented by Pryia. But also I would like to add the hability to trust others, the hability to actively listen and the hability to communicate your thoughts in an  efficient and persuasive matter.

Responding Dr. Johnson's question, I do believe that the group activity was successful. The whole point was for us to understand how in an organization we could not have a clear idea -  sometimes we have no idea - of the outcome or the best way to resolve a problem. During those times, it is crucial for the managers to recognize his/her weaknesses and follow someone that is more experienced or knowledgeable. The exercise was also successful helping us to feel and recognize our feelings during uncertainties, and how we react.


The game is putting together all managers, with their eyes closed holding a rope and trying to figure out how to make it a perfect square. Some stood up to lead right away; others thought through, recognized what was going on and then add their valuable thoughts. Some students, not less smart, let others lead, which is also another way to be a leader (recognize when he/she should be follower and trust). We are so used to lead that sometimes it is hard to follow, especially someone that have the same restrictions and limitations that you have.

The key as even though we could be all dealing the same situation, people have different backgrounds, qualities, points of views and ways to communicate their thoughts. As important as knowing how to resolve a problem is to know how to communicate our thoughts in a way that others would clearly understand, with a tone that will make people trust you enough to follow instead of follow someone that might be screaming louder. It’s all about how we can transmit our ideas, and how to do it in a convincing way, and also about stop and listen what others have to say and trust.

Excellent exercise that independly of how many times we play, we always get something out of it. It is also interesting to hear other thoughts about it.