I oppose / I block the decision
Raise your right fist
This sign indicates that you strongly
disagree with what is said. It can be that
the facilitator will ask you to express
your reasons.
In case of a decisions situation:
Raise your right fist and yell "block!"
This sign you use, when a proposal is
made, with which you cannot agree. In
this case the facilitator will ask you
directly why you don't agree.
worksheet
HAND SIGNS
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I agree with you
Wave two hands in the air.
You agree with what the
speaker is saying.
I would like to say something
Raise your hand with one finger.
When you make this sign, the
facilitator puts you in the
speakers list.
I have a suggestion to improve
the process
Raise two hands, making a "T".
When you have a suggestion to
improve the discussion process.
The facilitator will directly give
you the word.
It is clear what you want to say,
for me you don't have to continue
with this point
Turn your two arms around another.
This indicates to the speaker, that it
is clear what she/he said and that
she/he can stop talking further. This
sign is developed to help the
speaker; not to criticise what she/he
says. Also the facilitator can react,
when a lot of people use this sign,
by stopping the speaker.