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===Objectives==Break the ice. Get to know each other. Reflect on individual and team professional goals and visions. Share inspiration.
===Group Size===
===Materials===
The organizer collects and brings in a wide variety of small, inexpensive objects. Examples are: a jewelry charm; rock, shell, twig, other item from nature; novelty pen; pin cushion; old photograph; blank postcard; child's drawing; playing card; piece of cloth; ruler; piece of candy . . .
Table or other surface on which to display the items.
===Directions===
Everyone selects one item and places it in front of them. One at a time, they tell the group why they selected that item, how it gives them ideas or stands for something they want for the group . . .
Each person can keep the item as a reminder.
===Debrief===
At the next team meeting, the organizer can ask people to bring their item back and talk about whether/how it was helpful or inspiring, or different items they substituted or thought of that would be more appropriate.
===Alternatives===