MLT – Construct Your Identity

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Introductory exercise

Purpose of exercise

work together to understand a given problem

to derive an actionable conclusion that translates into a solution

Method

Access

Process

Solution

Activity

rubbish

Panel

Riem

identity is problematic, because we all have identities

Baber

complex issue that is conditioned by where we live

Leyla

identity is simple, we are human. we make it complicated

Ilhamallah

Italian convert. No issues of identity.

Soumicha

Lots of criticism from the panelists and the participants about the framing of this question and its relevance

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