"Canoe Travel"
Activity
Summary
Participant works through resolution or transformation of a problem/conflict, acknowledging the tools needed and the people who can help
Instructional Strategies
Tell the story of a problem you have had and solved. Describe how to identify the problem, potential solutions, those who could assist. Introduce the activity for the participants to envision problem-solving as a journey, identifying conflicts, and resources for solutions.
Participant Tasks
1. Identify a problem-solving journey (personal, local, national or global) that you would like to undertake.
2. Imagine you are in a problem-solving canoe, heading toward successful resolution or transformation of your problem/conflict.
3. Evaluate who should be in your canoe and why, and what tools you will need for a successful journey.