Exercise
Blob Tree
A non-verbal picture of 21 blob figures on a tree — each in a different mood and position — used to surface feelings, social dynamics and where people see themselves in a group.
Use this solo ("which blob am I today?"), in a 1:1, or with a team when words are hard or politeness is masking reality. The tree can stand for the company, a leadership team, a family, or any group.
The tree
How to use it
Pick your blob(s)
Which figure(s) feel most like you right now? You can choose more than one, or none — that is also data.
Say why
What about the position, posture or mood resonates? There are no official right answers — meaning is personal.
Widen the lens
In a group: where does the team sit on the tree? Who is climbing, who is falling, who is isolated at the top? What would need to change for people to move?
Works well as a warm-up before Personal Histories + Trust. Keep it curious, not diagnostic — the goal is conversation, not labelling.
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