globlisation issues: This is a simple idea for a group of between five and around a dozen delegates. The teams will assume they are competing against each other, but in fact there is only one jigsaw puzzle, and the pieces are shared out among the teams. Time: 5-20 minutes depending on group size and review discussion. Team members can be positioned either on one or both sides of the stick - depending on stick length and team numbers. How did team members work differently on this task? Share and discuss the team'(s') decisions, making notes where helpful on a flipchart (or equivalent hi-tech system). How would you extend your successful sandwich business?.. Where several teams play the game, the initial review of correct/incorrect answers - as teams move from one table to another - needs to be planned and controlled appropriately. These When explaining the exercise - describing words ('describers') can be personality characteristics, such as determined, diplomatic, reserved, confident, friendly, etc., and/or more symbolic words such as music, football, mountain, adventure, family, etc., Select a personality theory which suits the group's needs/interests. idea, concept, etc. The task suggested is 'how to tie a shoelace', but you can substitute any other easy instinctive skill (e.g., 'make a paper aeroplane' or 'play a game of noughts and crosses') if you prefer. N.B. view touching when they see it? You now have a simple plan. Resist getting into a lot of detail. and moved anywhere by and between the stringholders. For groups of any size and any age. Quick and easy to set up, and very adaptable for all sorts of training and development purposes, this exercise is based on the following simple principle: Ask individuals or pairs or threes (or a larger team with guidance as to team for leadership) to identify an example in a newspaper of some sort of dispute or conflict, and then to analyse the causes and solutions. Mehrabian research Here is a simple and pleasing demonstration of how something can change when experienced in a new context, particularly when the warmer spring season approaches (in the northern hemisphere): When next facilitating or teaching a group, take your tea/coffee break outside, and ask people if their tea/coffee tastes different, compared to how it normally tastes indoors. divide/classify the team according to -. The opposing team prepares and presents the case against the motion, which is logically: "Christmas is a Pain in the Arse" (or Holidays are a Pain in the Arse"). For example, are knives most like Alternatively/additionally ask the question: "How will you want people - your family and other good folk particularly - to remember you when you've gone?". visualise what successful organisations will be like in the future, given increasing awareness and expectations of employees, customers and general public opinion in relation to humanistic values. If you need help deciding on format, teams sizes, timings etc., refer to the is to write some instructions as to how to tie a shoelace. How does each side feel and what are their main complaints, feelings, needs and motivators? Are all song lyrics poetry? Companies with good employees can turn them into great employees by providing the training and development employees require to learn new skills and hone existing skills. When planning and running team building activities, exercises, games, etc., certain variables have a significant influence on the way the activity works. ideas enable role-playing activities to be organised without having to spend ages compiling and writing case-study profiles. . Teams take turns to shove and only one team may shove a coin at a time (although for icebreakers and big quick games a time limit can be given instead within which teams can shove their coins freely, which creates different tactical implications). Then ask for people to call out in turn their second-listed work/job learning item and write the answers on the flip-chart. so because Age Discrimination is quite a recent area of legislation. Introduction/scene-setting: The beginning of a new year prompts many of us to consider new aims and plans, or to renew a commitment towards a change or improvement of some sort. (Do not put the paper on the table; use the paper to measure how many coins are in the groupings at the end zeitgeist Charades Extend the activity by asking each group to develop a proposition as to why their particular utensil is the best in the drawer - or 'top drawer' - which they can present in turn to the whole group. Non-work experiences, responsibilities, learning and development provide wonderful opportunities for people to grow in capability, maturity, experience, and in specific knowledge and skills areas, that are immensely valuable to employers. Teambuilding activities, especially with big groups, can become quite chaotic and difficult to control. not been hit by another ball. . - large enough to fit over both people, and then to step through the ring (in your pair/three/as a group). Pairs, or threes or teams to devise a party game based around the bin toss idea - then demonstrate and sell it to the group. planning and running team building activities Diversity assuming playing only one 'end'. Which actually tastes the best and can we predict what your team members will like and dislike? Typically teams are instructed to rest the stick on the outside (nail-side or 'backs') of fingers, however specifying a side of the finger is not critical to the activity. The blue line is the outside edge of the paper or card. Each team develop into their own actual or virtual team by swapping team members with other teams and then develop their own distinct skipping pattern/sequence/style/performance which reflects their actual or virtual team role in the whole group/organisation For young people particularly give a lot of freedom as to their chosen pieces - the point of the exercise is the speaking and the passion; the actual content in most cases is a secondary issue. 'The die is cast' Group review of individual connections is unnecessary although particularly interesting connections can be volunteered and highlighted as examples if people are keen to do so. Jung's theory Tannenbaum and Schmidt The purpose of the exercise is to encourage and enable people to think creatively and imaginatively about their direction and potential. enjoy doing and learning. Some sort of food list/guidelines so people know what to make/bring - quantities and varieties - savoury, sweet, and vegetarian, or starters, main and puddings. Facts must be one very short sentence each (so that the most competitive paper-grabbers, who might now be regretting holding 15 or 20 sheets, do not have to talk for too long..), competitiveness can backfire, unless you know what you are competing for, and. (career/new business start-up process/template). (In the game and in work/business/life generally?). Split the group into pairs or teams appropriate for your situation. Leave the tough ones for later/ever. Dropping the orange incurs a two-person-stage penalty (move it back two people in the chain). Becoming an expert in team building is a wonderful career speciality to pursue. meaning - rather than a 'one size fits all' mentality - especially concerning the widely different perceptions among people in different situations. Often, they involve a heavy collaborative or competitive play, making players to form or break alliances over the course of the game. The egg must be thrown and caught twice between each pair. The facilitator keeps the doctored dice among those retained in the hand. season. efficiency Rank your senses, in order of importance to you. Of course the development of these ideas could also be team exercises in their own right. Games used during a training programme can help people discover the learning themselves, which strengthens recall and commitment, … Cut the picture (retaining a copy) into as many pieces - ideally equal squares or oblongs - as as there are participants for the exercise. Competition to make the ultimate sandwich. or are they a load of rubbish? Issue each team at least six coins - ideally different sorts of coins, and ensure each team has the same number of similar coins. - for outside (or indoors if you live in a mansion with a banqueting hall at least fifty feet long). These free team building games, ideas and rules will help you design and use games and exercises for training sessions, meetings, workshops, seminars or conferences for adults, young people and children in work and education or for clubs and social activities. brainstorm sessions And almost without exception successful happy people seem to exhibit and aspire to positive behaviours. from head office; more than anything. The answer every time is that the words will mostly or entirely describe The indoor cup of tea or coffee ". Everything in life - especially concerning human attitude - alters according to context. Complex versions of the game are far less easy to plan and control. What else happens while we ask questions, aside from the words between us? Ask each team of three to produce a list of the top three factors identified within their team. (Larger coins can be more disruptive, which is useful at the end of the game, but they also help in the early stages to crate stopping points and positions of strength at the early parts of the game.). If a team gets say three or four of its balls closer than the balls of any other team then three or four points would be scored accordingly. These icebreakers can be used to help participants relax and ease into a meeting or training; and to help participants learn each other's names and personal/professional information. Aside from the lessons from exercise 1 relating to victimisation, the above activity also highlights the significance of Multiple Intelligences and MI test Expect the thrower to build up to frenzied activity as you count down the seconds aloud. The North American Indians used a lot of acorns in their diet, yet acorns are poisonous to horses. The story of the Shot At Dawn campaign and its historical background prompts discussion about some fundamental modern issues relating to organisational management, ethical leadership, and wider issues of cultural behaviour, for example (see the organisational Observe and review how different people react in different ways to different methods. of keys, purpose of keys. This exercise helps illustrate different expressions and how some from their lives. Use relevant reference materials if helpful, for example: Johari Window model section of the sales training page. Split large groups into teams small enough to review answers among themselves. Five teams of three per team is fine, so is four pairs or other similar splits. Show the group a pile of coins and ask them to estimate the total value. Half return to room and try to match logos to people. There are many exercises and activities that can be used to illustrate and develop understanding of to help explain and reinforce the best way to ask open questions. Not forgetting also the benefit for the facilitator, for whom these Be mindful of age and health issues, and structure the activities accordingly, for example allowing those who prefer not to skip to be twirlers or coaches or judges. Imagine the world suffered a catastrophic event like a meteor strike, plague or nuclear war, which destroyed most human life and all of the developments of the past century. This is particularly so in all service businesses. the overall aim or vision is difficult or not viable, especially in large complex projects - so how should we approach this challenge and what are its implications, especially if a vision or aim changes half-way through a project?). If the assembled big version is not right in any area, where did the task fail and for what reasons? This is a simple and funny activity/warm-up/icebreaker for large groups. This is one solution to the exercise. Divide the employees into levels, which makes it easier for you to determine which way they need to work and who needs to work harder to attain these goals. Again, using humour and imagination makes more fun. curiosity, etc., and any other reactions generated. Where groups devise their own acronyms you may optionally award a point for each letter in the acronym and bonus points for: You can alternatively/additionally ask the group to devise new give the event a theme you can change or keep the make-up of the syndicates as you change exercises, depending on the precise team building and relationship aims. money slang and history page Group members will vote at the end of the session for the most amazing/surprising/inspirational/whatever fact or fact-giving presentation. Anyone prefer water on their cornflakes? Watch for cheating. Hugging: Subject to the group's agreement, get people hugging each other and noting their reactions and feelings. To prepare for the exercise, find and enlarge, or create slides of several pictures of people in various situations. Time limits. Minimum team size is four. At a more fundamental level, people can work in pairs to identify their own personal triggers for parent and child responses: Behaviours which can be traced back to a root cause or emotional trigger are typically for example: losing one's temper, especially with children and subordinates; feeling stressed and upset; exhibiting 'sour grapes' attitudes; messing around; being judgmental You will often be surprised that there are far more reasons to collaborate than to persist with habitual aggressive or defensive competition strategies and responses. Become proficient yourself first with any team building games or equipment that you use. Bring have energy and vitality. sectors? Play the game with playing cards, using the values of the cards (pictures counting as 10, or Jack=11, Queen=12, King=13, and Ace =1), and stating a number of points which can be removed at each turn. This expectation encouraged them to seek facts and One person might feel terribly threatened by a certain change which another person can take in their stride. Given the nature of this subject, the facilitator should consider any potential discrimination implications. Of course nearly everyone aged 4+ probably knows how to tie a shoelace, but that's not the point - the point is how to write a simple process and an instructional guide. The activity focuses on This obviously changes the competitive team dynamic into one of whole group interaction and cooperation. Again be imaginative and creative. - chestnut (from Greek 'kastanon' - not the modern English words chest or nut), conker (probably from conch, meaning shell, because apparently early versions of the game were played using snail shells, and/or associated Note: To make the exercise more dynamic and forward-looking you can encourage people to consider especially life highlights which can be repeated or extended in some way. While 4 and 8 pull the tube towards the clockface centre, 12 plays out, keeping a tight string. 25 ACTIVITIES FOR MAKING LECTURE-BASED TRAINING ACTIVE BUSINESS TRAINING WORKS Related Resources. are useful models to help understand how it is possible to change our attitudes. about gender and equality. To help you develop blame model This demonstrates the value of research, and perhaps testing, of methods and targets Same as above - changing the words into the style of Shakespeare/Chaucer/Byron, etc. Draw lots to allocate a season to each team: Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter. game don't play it.). to all organisations and employers, especially where a diverse range of people-related capabilities is a clear organisational and/or competitive strength. participants who find it impossible to decide on one word, encourage them to use as few words as possible - but still aiming to focus on the essence, or a central concept, rather than a catch-all or list. What obstacles to understanding and teamwork does this activity illustrate? If they're still happy with their keys ask them to help facilitate... You will no doubt think of your own ideas and variations to these exercises. The executives/bosses can perhaps be nominated for these duties.. A consistent problem affecting traditional workplace parties and social events is that people tend to drink a lot when nothing else entertains them. Having more than one string connected to the bottom of the tube (from more than one position) increases the options for the direction of the If running the exercise in teams - review the discussions and feelings leading to the design of the logo, and the team theme if appropriate. intuitive feelings (If appropriate You can treat the activities as a competition by awarding scores, and/or run the activity Hold out the dice, handing just one to the person. What makes a classification positive/helpful rather than negative/prejudicial? , ask your people to draw tree swings to illustrate their own particular departmental culture/issues/challenges/priorities/relationships. . Jung's and Myers Briggs 'thinking' types and why? "You are paid to work not to chat or socialise in the corridor - get back to work.." is actually a very unhelpful management tactic. It includes examples of serious games currently being used in the corporate sector for a variety of business processes including training. Facial expressions and eye contact are likely to be significant in non-verbal code systems developed, although teams will devise other methods, which is part of the fun. sans serif and serif fonts The winners of each category can choose their prize from the pool. Examples of other motions, which for group selection recruitment exercises can be extended far beyond normal work issues, examples of which appear later in the list below: The exercise can also be used or adapted for a Using sticky notes (to be personalised for identification) mark the following: Note: As facilitator it will take you a while to measure and note scores for lots of guesses, so think how best to do this. Role-plays produce significant benefits for the participants and observers - and provide evidence of learning retention and comprehension - but giving people suitably interesting parts to play usually requires a lot of preparation. after the initial introductions, for example: Continue rotating the line every minute until everyone has conversed (questioning or answering) with every other person. What does this teach us about the different ways we prefer to work/learn/communicate/think/solve problems/conduct relationships/etc? What do they denote? These ideas are for an alternative Christmas office party, or other workplace social event. Use and adapt Say that this is a demonstration of the disruptive and negative effects of technology controlling people rather than vice-versa. Why in actual fact does the job of a politician escape all normal requirements of professional accreditation? (Currently Residing In The Where Are They Now File). Using syndicates in team building needs thought and planning - here are some pointers: These ideas concern training people (or learning for yourself) to become a great team building facilitator. Move the lines three paces further apart. What is your favourite poem/extract/line and why? It's always good to provide jugs of water anyway. Find some space and make it work. Ask the group to comment on what they consider to be the 'high-yield' items - ie., the development items that will make the biggest difference to productivity, enjoyment, stress-reduction, service quality, business development, etc., and discuss this They live and breathe it, which is great - but what about the partners and families? Understandable response from overworked despatch departments and customer services staff when attempting to explain quite reasonably that it's not possible to process urgent last-minute Introduce a virtual team tea-break or virtual visit to the pub - everyone is in fact by their phone in their own homes or offices (with a cup of tea or a tumbler of what does you good) connected a suitable via telephone conference call - and the tone is a useful reference area because in many real work-based projects involve delegating responsibilities to others, for which clarity and effectiveness of plans are vital. Delegation if the consequence of doing so means in the future there'll be no customers prepared to buy the manufactured product? Employment Equality You can stipulate how many subgroups should be classified within the team(s), and how many different classifications are required (one 50:50 split using a single classification is simplest and quickest), or you can offer wider more open flexibility, and . So knowing and being able to give a definitive 'correct answer' is not crucial - the main purpose of the activities is the quality of the ideas and discussion. The team leaders then take their seats or starting positions and await the facilitator's signal to start the game, at which the number must be communicated to all team members -. Underpinning theory and further reading if desired: Carl Rogers' ideas about Ideal Self and Real Self, and Sigmund Freud's theories, notably relating to animal personalization and influences of significant others (people in our lives). Ensure each team's pieces appear initially as though they could be an entire puzzle in their own right. jigsaw puzzle pattern (in MSWord) Training topics run the gamut. Keep it simple. This is particularly so in big modern corporations where travel and lengthy absence from home is unavoidable in key roles. How does your current life and likely outcomes compare with your chosen past life highlights? or reduces challenge of deciding the sub-group structures. situation and people's needs. (Childbirth is for many people a highlight which is not likely to be repeatable, although this can of course prompt thoughts and discussions about the importance of family compared to other life issues. the best answers. A less mature and costs). Obviously where delegates are not able to prepare then the facilitator instead needs to prepare several suitable pieces for team members to choose from or select at random. Again this can be a useful mini-exercise in its own right.). Buy a few chocolate bars and tubes of sweets - one or two of the main varieties - and see how the groups responds to them. team sizes - pairs or teams of three are best for short 'construction' exercises, unless you want a leadership element in the game. a new brand name for a product or service (for the people's organisation or any another organisation, depending on the situation and participants), a name for a new company/organisation initiative (perhaps addressing customer service, quality, communications, inter-departmental relationships, training and development - anything that is a challenge or opportunity that would benefit from a fresh and way. Simply by asking people to explain their answers briefly to the group/team. We can all benefit by checking old assumptions. What's the most valuable learning you've obtained in the past month/year and how did you get it? Baking foil is also very inexpensive and easy to prepare in advance and to issue to teams and groups. Also cover 'workshops' and how to plan and run them - practical sessions dealing with real business issues, with real content and real action-based outcomes, including the team-building effect - use a real business issue as an example. Maybe ask each department to create its own 'restaurant' or buffet theme. Then, (optionally) instruct the team to create a team logo or emblem and to cut out and colour the shape and fix to their coins using the blu-tack, like a little sail. A 2010 New York Times article by Benedict Carey reported some interesting findings on human touching: Many and various other studies have reported the positive powers of human touch. Psychological Contract Always ensure that you have proper insurance in place for all team building games activities, and take extra care when working with younger people, children and organising Consider the stresses and difficulties caused to employees' partners excluded from such occasions, To shorten the exercise into a quick icebreaker simply state the scenario and ask delegates to take 1-2 minutes to think of 3-6 leadership roles. Modern day-to-day life and work for many people becomes a chaotic fog, in which personal destiny is commonly left in the hands of employers and other external factors. within the TA section can be a helpful reference to assist people in understanding more about the forces that cause us to behave differently to what we know to be right. all Before moving to the next question, the group should discuss, refine and agree the correct answer. with the as above basically. © 2006-2020 LoveToKnow, Corp., except where otherwise noted. if you've time. Games used at the beginning of a program can measure existing knowledge providing a basis for future measurement and can build immediate interest in the training material. . To focus people's attention on key points in their analysis, and to ensure that reviews are kept compact and fast-moving, you can . if required: Diversity is understanding and appreciating the differences between people)...". role and when roles are exchanged). Refer delegates to relevant management or behavioural theories and models, and/or ask that delegates do this when they present/discuss their views/analysis. remaining, to peacefully look back over what you achieved, and what difference you made in the world. Self-confidence/assertiveness The word poet comes from Greek - poÄ“tÄ“s - meaning 'maker'. as a pdf Allow the sense of increasing stress and confusion to build, according to the ball-handling capability of the team. Instruction: The winner is the player/team who rolls or throws their ball(s) to stop nearest the 'jack' (a smaller ball, suitably different, rolled by the facilitator or a contestant to the far end of the playing area). Ask the delegates to discuss in a group and answer the following question: Scenario: Strangely the taste is quite different, sometimes remarkably different. Thinking deeply about our own real life purpose and fulfilment helps us to align what we do in our work with what we want to do with the rest of our life. - tips for motivational, development and team-building workshops, role playing process and tips What are the effects of time pressures and competition? Incidentally the best technical approach to this task almost certainly requires the construction and use of connectable tubular rolled or triangular telescopic sections, made from lengthways strips of the sheet. Ask people to write down their chosen one word (or words if necessary), plus some brief explanation as to what they mean. The activity is more dynamic if played in competitive teams, minimum three players per team, ideally 5-10 per team. personal reflection, thinking outside of the box, breaking free, etc. support a long stick or tube - each person using one finger. For groups of between four and twenty people - minimum eight ideally. This activity takes about three minutes in its basic form and requires just a flip chart or equivalent. The facilitator should ideally run the session with a flip-chart or wipe-board because the sharing of ideas and discussion is a valuable part of these exercises. If you don't have a room or rooms then go out and find the space you need. One side must prepare and argue the motion for and the other the motion against. the task, which is not great for teambuilding or for creating a successful mood. who does what by any method that suits your aims and the preferences of the group. One travelling at 200 mph, the other at 220 mph. For obvious reasons it can be preferable to omit 'self-image' from the name of the activity before you run it with a group.). (in common with others) competitor . Keys are of course very personal items with significant personal connections and representations, and so provide opportunities Team-exercises How many others can you find? The stick (or any alternative item being lifted) must be rigid and not too heavy to outweigh the initial 'lift' tendency of the team size. after. What words surprised us and why? Essentially the exercise weighs the pros and cons of each factor from the perspective of dilemma of personal views versus 'team' views ('real life' examples: parliamentary voting - keeping to the party-line, or personal convictions/local constituency; also management dilemma in implementing corporate policy with which a manager may personally Consider time available and number of questions needed when deciding your parameters for the activity. As such this is a potent and flexible activity, for all ages, roles and levels. This is helpful for understanding how to deal with corporations from a selling viewpoint, and is also useful in providing a perspective of organisational culture for management and supervisory training. The activity can be run as a much quicker icebreaker by removing the charades element, and simply asking group members for their suggested themes and vehicles rather than acting them out. connections with other parts of the world, amazing facts you never knew about (the region/country). The prize is obviously given to the whole group, so be mindful of Standing and mingling makes the activity more dynamic and energising, and increases the need for competing teams to devise a clever code to avoid it being 'cracked' or interpreted by members of competing teams. See also the Introducing balls too quickly will not allow the stress to build. Or snowperson/snowpeople if you work in a particularly politically correct organisation. to change and develop all the time), a name to describe a particularly challenging customer behaviour, and then name(s) to describe appropriate responsive behaviour from staff, a special combination of abilities I'd love to develop for myself, a special combination of abilities I'd be really good at coaching and developing in others, the name of a conference to improve/develop/raise profile of... (whatever - sport in schools; diversity tolerance; media responsibility; ethics in business; etc). If you wish you can arrange , for example, offers some explanation, among other ideas like yin and yang. This immediately identifies collective training priorities. You will be surprised how large a ring can be created. Personality Models Accordingly the exercise is suited to training courses lasting two days or more See the related notes about . Time management games teach participants how to maximize the product of their work while minimizing the amount of time it takes them to complete the task. Use your imagination. Scheduled on the last night of the event (sense of climax, relief, tension release, "...Tomorrow it all ends and back to normal...", etc.). A sit down meal with drinks in a restaurant will achieve this to a degree, and of course in many cases is entirely appropriate, but for many other situations, What obstacles tend to exist when we don't know each other? It can be brought to life by applying the thinking to a different situation - different from normal work. (My thanks to Sarah Phillips for this activity idea.). If just one string is connected to the bottom of the tube then the tube can be tipped from just one Looking for engaging games, information and content Training Course Material is the way to go. . Shuffle the packs keeping them separate. By managing their time wisely, employees produce more work at a higher quality level and reduce their frustration levels. Ask people to check with each other that the change has been made. help explain why people react differently to change. The diversity quiz exercise seeks to enable people to increase what others know about each other, which is at the root of inclusiveness and making the most of diversity. Almost the blink of an eye... Then ask the group to close their eyes, take a few slow deep breaths, and visualise.... (it's a bit morbid but it does concentrate the mind somewhat): You are very close to the end your life - perhaps 'on your deathbed'. Not skills, not knowledge, and not experience. , and seek agreement for this with the relevant powers before raising hopes and seeking input of people and teams. Essentially this is an activity for the group to organise itself into sub-groups according to the categories you state. The activity is based simply on posing the question(s) to team members: "Imagine you are dead - you've lived a long and happy life - what would your obituary say? An activity of this nature will tend to highlight various opportunities for future clarification and follow-up actions, especially for work-team leaders. Correlations between sandwiches and types of people (makers and eaters)? for tips and techniques. The picture shows nine of the pound coin designs. convey When you feed people in-house, on a biggish scale, it is very cost-effective and can produce excellent quality and quantities of food, for a fraction of eating-out costs. This relates to risks of making assumptions, and the merits/risks/surprises associated with guessing, short-cuts, working from habit/instinct, etc. To extend the activity you can add the requirement that teams must indicate where training or preparation needs are most likely required for any of the process elements. Optionally you can first establish what sort of learning qualifies to be mentioned, or leave that aspect open because it's obviously an interesting debate in itself which tends naturally to arise from the discussions prompted by the question. Ask people to select in advance a great speech, verse, piece of poetry, news report, etc., to deliver to the team or group. guide to facilitating experiential learning activities Members of the group must then in turn take a question, read it aloud, and offer an answer. or counselling meetings, and for performance reviews, etc. Maybe ask the first team if they want another group-hug. Apply the exercise to identify success characteristics of teams or companies. A very flat target is required so that 'overblow' happens, which tends then to involve all team members in the blowing, especially if static around the table. Where it is not possible to form equal team sizes (for example with groups of 7, 11, 13, 17, etc) the facilitator is advised to to rule beforehand (that either): team totals will be adjusted pro-rate to take account of the imbalance; or that since there Begin the exercise by asking the group to organise itself into two separate teams according to their individual views: ie., "Christmas is Brilliant" or "Christmas is a Pain in the Arse" (or "Holidays") . At least one team member needs a string connected to the bottom of the tube to enable the tipping. N.B. This in turn creates a platform for raising expectations and possibilities about direction and development - pursuing personal potential rather than simply 'working' - and finding ways to do so within our work and our life outside it. What aspects or information were most impressive and why? 4. and the general confusion resulting from a bigger team making more inputs. Or ask people to explain to the group briefly their chosen thirty seconds and why. articulate and discuss using conventional media and communications tools. If you have any doubts about using real money in the exercise then playing cards can be used instead, which offers another perspective and different interpretations. You can adapt the exercise by altering the 'ten-times widthand length dimensions' enlargement factor, for instance five-times would make the task easier and quicker; twenty or a hundred-times would make it more difficult and longer, (and also more impactful, The smaller the area, the more difficult the game is made. Attach timescales and resources as necessary. - it's easy to make your own cards for this noisy trading game. As with this website as a whole, this training guide is oriented chiefly around what's good for people, rather than chiefly what's profitable for organizations. Outdoors, use traditional games like rounders, cricket, touch rugby, relay races, to demonstrate the big team dynamics, and the physical exercise effect - stress reduction, endorphins and neuro-transmitters, etc. presentations the facilitator can award a point for each logically presented item within the presentation, with a bonus point for any item that is supported by credible evidence or facts or statistics. Ideally start the activity with some discussion about how other people affect one's own self-perceptions - for example: "How do significant people in our lives affect the way we perceive ourselves?". Split into pairs, threes, or work teams and review as appropriate, or run the activity as a quick ice-breaker. of less than ten, which obviously makes the exercise quicker. See the notes on N.B. These are daft, but daft is thought-provoking, fun, and a great leveller, which makes the topics helpful for relating to each other ), Superman, Lex Luthor, Batman, Catwoman, other comic book heroes and anti-heroes (for mediation roles-plays too..), George Bush, Tony Blair, Nelson Mandela, Hillary and Bill Clinton, other politicians, Characters from TV Soaps; Eastenders, Coronation Street, Friends, Sex in the City, etc, Characters from Sci-Fi and fantasy adventure: Dr Who, James Bond, Harry Potter, Bilbo Baggins, etc, Rupert Murdoch, Clive Thompson, Richard Branson, and other notable corporate leaders in the news, Cruella Deville, Snow White, Homer Simpson, other cartoon characters, Tom and Jerry, Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote, (for arbitration role-plays..), Madonna, Naomi Campbell, Paul Gascoigne, OJ Simpson, and other controversial celebrity figures. See the a href="https://www.royalmint.gov.uk/Corporate/BritishCoinage/CoinDesign/OnePoundCoin.aspx" For large groups split into teams of three. It's one thing to devise a communications system or set of communications rules - it's quite another challenge to ensure everyone understands it and uses it properly. They are inexpensive, extremely evocative and nostalgic, beautiful and can be used for all sorts of exercises, aside from simply organising a quick knock-out competition (in which case be sure to brainstorm Positive behaviour concepts are confused by lots of vague and emotive terminology and theories, e.g: This exercise offers a way to explore the essential meaning and benefits of positive behaviour, without reference or need to buy in to any of the above. knowledge - about anything - and the habit was very significant in forming Buscaglia's positive approach to life and lifelong learning. Follow-up can be for a limited number of initiatives that all delegates vote on at the end of the presentations, Transactional Analysis They do not need 'fixing'; they exist to provide clarity. , so that it's visible and usable for lots of people, and makes a big impact. - an example of an innovative venue for team activities and events. And it's fun. This exercise begins to address the practicalities. I am grateful to Shwetha Singh for the contribution of this exercise and assistance with its adaptation. 1st Law of Cybernetics See also the articles section about across the broad spectrum of corporate training. If you stay with the kitchen drawer theme it's probably best to avoid any reference to the 'sharpest knife in the drawer' expression so as not to sway attitudes in this direction - rest assured you will see plenty of people aspiring to The use of this material is free for self-development, developing others, research, and organizational improvement. For very large groups you can vary the exercise by asking people to think and decide and then circulate around the room finding other people who have chosen the same utensil to represent themselves, and to form into sub-groupings of the same types. Most things are possible if we know where we want to be and then plan and do the things necessary to get there. The game is essentially team bowls (played like beach bowls or green bowls) using balls of newspaper. to think about statistics, and to agree the best tactical approach. How can the individuals and the team help to develop/influence/behave within the organisation so as to make it (the organisation) fit our personal perspectives and these modern values? Here are some examples of skipping instructions, which can be issued in advance, or called out during the activity by the facilitator. Design and specify key attributes of new business: 4. Think about: force for good; civilised society; leaving the world a better place Training is an instructional process to impart significant amount of knowledge and skills in a relatively short period of time. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Remember your tape measure, and practice contain steps leading towards the final result. ). Within reason, people need to be given every opportunity to get to know each other, and chatting achieves this very well. most of the natural diversity in their staff, customers, suppliers and other partners, have a huge advantage over organizations which fail to do so. funny Weakest Link answers Does it depend on the task and the aims (and for someone because of their age. The exercise can be varied and expanded for groups in which people know each other: A quick flexible exercise for groups of all sizes and ages. Similar exercises are possible using other sale/hire/services scenarios, e.g., cars, houses, party/wedding If using the exercise really. (ack Claire Leach) which focuses on listening only. The dealer (facilitator) then 'calls' cards (like a bingo caller) one by one from the top of the dealer's own (shuffled) pack, at which the players match their own cards (by turning them over face down). Employers who have a blatant antipathy for these crucial life needs of their people are therefore socially irresponsible. The words will always largely represent Throwing snowballs can be harmful to your team-mates' health and to the managing director's Team building potentially includes a very wide variety of methodologies, techniques, theories and tools. Based on an old numbers game this activity can be adapted in many different ways for groups and teams of all sizes. As such coins are potentially a really interesting medium for creating pictures/patterns/diagrams which express ideas aspects of what makes people different, which can be found in any group of people, even if initially the group seems not very diverse at all. Groupings can be anywhere on the table provided no coin is closer than 12 inches from the table edge.). easy. national flag design/national anthem/national history/independence. Prompt ideas by showing the Fairness of result - element of luck versus skill. First here is a quick self-contained , and I'll add them here. Quizballs 29 Developed by Peter Middleton, 'A SenseAble Friend' is a pack of 81 triangular cards, each carrying words or phrases designed to provoke and enable reactions, thoughts or discussion. which in turn enables a fuller deeper test and demonstration of people's capabilities. The basic game (for two teams, or people in pairs, playing each other): Put fifteen coins (or cards, or keys, or anything) between the contestants. in causal and influential factors. Were the biggest huggers the most motivated? Milk, sugar, spoons and bowls are optional. "In a social or work context venues, coaching, clubs, etc. know and consider how they might work with papier mache. Review is optional. See the Bigger scale indoor or outdoor versions of this game are possible using coloured tennis balls on a playground or a suitably marked floor or grass area, in which case a hula-hoop serves as an ideal measuring template. Management more fun if it does not. Coin groupings must be at least 12 inches (30 cms) from the edge of the table (i.e., any coin closer to the edge of the table than 12 inches does not count towards the grouping). For starting and framing personal introductions and profiles - Ask group members to put their keys on the table. Ideally something that people can actually do for real in the What sandwich would be most or least profitable? When we find out who built the ten foot snow-willy the culprit will be given a serious ticking off (that's not a sexual pun in case you are wondering). not imagine locations very far away; others will imagine locations on the other side of the world. The winning team is the first to consume the drink. group selection recruitment In fact it is possible with a little patience and a steady hand to balance an egg on its end on a flat level surface, any time. Five balls is probably adequate for most teams of eight people. If you possess basic craft skills and the necessary equipment you can do it yourself - it's quite straightforward The newspaper has one advert in the Cornwall section, stating merely: 'Holiday Cottage For Rent' and a phone number. What changes would you make?". What is discrimination? And lots more points arising from the activities. Discover a way to divide or classify yourselves on the team building games page 1, which might give you more ideas for extending and varying these activities. is a useful reference model, as is (up to a point) employment background on discrimination, minorities, bullying, etc. If as a facilitator you use these examples feel free to instruct the group to think of their own ideas, and not merely to use one of the examples. To what extent do we shape our self-image and aims according to the influence and opinions of other people? you do. quizzes It helps therefore to work sometimes with an exciting medium, daft as it sounds, like baking foil, to This flexible activity is based on using coins to create a 'picture' or diagram of an organizational system or structure which is relevant to the group's work or learning. For example, what's the point in sticking with exploitative third-world manufacturing work situations people often fail to use, understand, keep updated, etc. - You are marketing advisor to Saturn, not only Roman god of the sky, but also with a secondary portfolio responsibility for agriculture (never knew that did you..) Anyway Saturn is very concerned that one of the greatest . People are best motivated if you can involve them in designing and deciding the activities - ask them. Have fun. The Smartie Hunt Game body language others. You'll be able to think of many more: The world of news and entertainment is full of well-known characters and interesting situations that provide unlimited fascinating raw material for role-plays. useful questions and learning. (Decide a points target mindful of total maximum score per round per team - for example teams of five can potentially score five points in one round.). Specify a task/tasks which the group will find interesting, amusing, enjoyable, etc. Larger teams (upwards of five people) will be additionally challenged This simple exercise is a quick icebreaker, or can be extended into something more meaningful. (At last a use for all the shrapnel in your piggy bank..). Johari Window model Issue sticky tape, allow joins to be made, and add a two-minute time penalty for each join in the ring. Some people use inter-connecting tent-poles, but these are too heavy for very small teams (the gravitational force is greater than the collective lift, which makes the task too easy). Split the (or each) team into two standing lines of people facing each other, two or three feet apart. eggs with very smooth shells. La Sonanta did this with short videos to help prospective customers learn how to use a Flamenco guitar. We’ve been curating game related content for several years while conducting our own research and case studies. All Rights Reserved. As with any exercise much of the value comes from reviewing and discussing the issues arising from the learning experience, and where relevant encouraging people to determine their own preferred reactions. learning styles left-side-brain business and organisational processes. Everyone has seen the ampersand symbol. Taste is not the only characteristic altered, for example, in cold weather the drink cools far quicker. is an interesting way to look at fresh starts and the New Year, especially for young people or those facing or desiring change. (The facilitator must prepare and list the categories within these broad category headings, for example personality type could offer the categories of reliable-dependable, intuitive-creative, critical-thinking, warm-friendly.). Twirling too fast or too high can be dangerous and is punishable by detention or a visit to the head-teacher's office.. 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