Implementation:

Step 1: Divide the participants into two equal groups. One group is the bees and the other group is the monkeys.

Step 2: Give each group a paper with instructions.

The bee's paper writes: “Your team no longer has supplies and food and you are afraid you will not be able to survive the winter. Your only hope is the monkeys who have accumulated a large amount of food. Discuss with each other, organize the strategy to follow, and decide how to negotiate with them. Then go to meet them.

ATTENTION! If the deal fails, your team is in danger of disappearing! ”

The monkey's paper says: "You are well prepared for the winter that begins shortly. You have enough food, more than you need. It was not, of course, an easy task to collect! You're ready to enjoy the fruits of your efforts!

You know that there are other groups of animals in the area that have not done so well as you, and they will soon come to you for help so they can cope with their winter survival. Discuss with each other and decide if you are willing to help and with what consideration. When you are ready, go and negotiate with the other team. ”


Step 3: Give each group 2 minutes to present what they are asking for and an additional 3 minutes to discuss with each other. Allow more time to negotiate if required. At the same time as a trainer monitor the discussion between the groups (what they offer, what they ask, how they claim what they need, what arguments they use) and take notes if needed.

If the teams find it difficult to reach an agreement, give the participants the opportunity to come back to their groups and discuss, before a second round of negotiations.


The activity is completed as soon as both parties agree.


Debriefing:

When the negotiation process is complete, form a circle and discuss what happened and how the process was. Then start the discussion with the following questions.

-How did you feel during the negotiations?

- Were you happy with the end result?

-Is it easy or difficult to agree and why?

In a second step, try to connect the activity to everyday life.

-What aspects of your daily life do you negotiate the most with?

-How do you react when you have conflicting interests?

-How do you react when you are in need and how do you feel when you have the "upper hand"