This exercise is a variation of the original trust exercise. Chairs are scattered in the space. Remaining in pairs A's lead B's around the room, guiding them with their hands. Then when prompted by the facilitator, A's have to lead B's to a chair and sit them down. A's spatial awareness needs to be heighten in order to execute this exercise correctly. B's would not be aware of A's decision to sit them down, so A's need to be aware of that. B's do not preempt your partner's decisions allow them to lead you, so that you don't injure yourself.
When i did this exercise i found leading my partner very difficult. I found myself looking around every second and nearly tripping over myself just to make sure my partner was safe. Being led was quite soothing when i put my trust in my partner. I knew that all would be ok because i already had a taste of leading and i knew how much care went into it.
We then did the same exercise but without using hands. We had to direct our partner to sit down on a chair using voice commands. This was a challenge as there was many people in the room and everyone was talking at once. We had to keep very close by our partners and make sure that the commands we were giving to them were correct. the facilitator said that when they sit down, the back of their knees are not allowed to touch the chair. Those being led had to trust their partners decisions and not doubt them.
This exercise helps to build trust between peers and allows people to become more free when working as a company. It heightens peoples perception and spatial awareness and focuses the mind for work.
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