Last week, I participated in a strategy-building exercise with some colleagues from across the Caribbean. The name of the exercise was called “Circle City.” I found it to be particularly interesting, and I wanted to share what it entailed because it’s a fun demonstration of how governmental politics within my little Guyana operates.
For the exercise, my colleagues and I were split up into five groups, the media, the Circle City Government, the Circle People, the Spheres, and those representing Ovals and Squares. All of the doors within Circle City were circular, which made it very easy for circles and spheres to enter and exit buildings, and thus more readily able to access necessary services and opportunities. However, due to their shape, ovals and squares were barred from entering any doors, severely limiting their participation in society and their access to basic needs and services. As a result, the Ovals and Squares decided to form an alliance, to advocate for different shaped doors to be built. This would accommodate the diverse population and ensure equality in access to opportunities and services.
