I used this tightrope game with a small group of my colleagues. First, this is a fairly easy activity to run.  You just need your group, the worksheet, and about 20-30 minutes for everyone to complete the worksheet and debrief. Second, when used in an organizational setting, this is a beneficial game to identify the structure, values, and complexities of your organization. When done with a group of people who feel comfortable enough to open up, this activity can build trust, openness, and confidence in the group. In my experience, it not only got the group talking, but I feel like it stimulated productive conversation about what could be done to create a more positive work environment. One of the downsides is that it can be hard for participants to think of the values, and some participants might not feel comfortable discussing some of the balances and opposing values. I would recommend a safe space for opinions and conversation to flow smoothly. Overall, I think the activity checks off the learning objectives by helping participants: 1. Identify the competing values at their organization. 2. Propose strategies for achieving balance between opposing values. Additionally, it does accomplish the theoretical framework objectives of cultural self-awareness (specifically the org.), openness, and the building of friendship and teamwork.

I performed the tightrope game with a few graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. As already mentioned, this activity was straightforward and easy to implement. Once the worksheet was completed, which took less than 20 minutes, we conducted a debrief activity. This was a great tool to get students talking about their experiences in the University and what can be done to make it a more productive environment for them. As indicated, it was difficult at times for us to describe the values. This was my first time using a tool such as this one so my experience may be different than the more experienced individual but I did feel that this resulted in a positive and productive conversation with actionable items. I did perform this with individuals that felt open to discuss their feelings and this tool may not have the same effect in a more apprehensive group.