A Great Day Out
A short but sweet exercise that works equally well in a F2F session or virtually. A simple way to start a course on managing expectations, understanding different perspectives or for exploring communication break down. DOWNLOAD NOW
The 7 C’s of Communication
A neat way of introducing some of the basics of clear communication. Includes an introduction to positive, negative and neutral language which always switched on light bulbs. DOWNLOAD NOW
Sort the Deck
A quick and simple exercise that links nicely to objectives and goal setting, but can also be used for communication skills, managing expectations, and as an introduction to leadership. This is a physical exercise, so an alternative for use in the virtual environment is included. DOWNLOAD NOW
Lost in Translation
A really simple exercise that examines how we all interpret phrases and instructions differently. A great exercise for an communication skills course, performance management, customer service or managing expectations. Works face-to-face and virtually. DOWNLOAD NOW
Project Eureka
This is an excellent exercise about communication, collaboration and assumptions. Designed to be run in a face-to-face setting, it can be easily adapted to suit a virtual setting (suggestions provided). It works best for a group of around 10 people and you wil need around 20 minutes to run it. DOWNLOAD NOW
Miscellaneous Videos
One of our members spotted this selection of videos and thought they may be of use to us when designing training sessions. A mixture of “How to” and “How not to…” do something, but also some examples of how to tackle various difficult scenarios. Not too cheesy and worth a look BROWSE VIDEOS NOW
Team Challenge
This is a treasure hunt style exercise that can be used to look at a wide range of skills including delegation, communication, team management, time management/prioritisation, team roles etc. It’s quite old (pre Smart-phone) but most of the challenges are still relevant and the rest can be adapted easily. This version has been written to…
Ladder of Inference
This model is really useful in leadership or communication skills training, but sometimes I have difficulty explaining clearly. Thanks to this video, I no longer have to!!! I included this in a recent workshop and everyone got it, meaning that it was easy to go straight into an activity where we explored our own ladders…
Intro to the NLP Model of Communication
NLP can be a very useful set of techniques to use in a wide variety of training courses, but it can be a little overwhelming. This video explains the key concepts very simply, and although the narrators voice is a little dull, at less than 7 minutes long I find this useful to share with…
Team Ball Pass
A quick, simple and active exercise that links well to team development and problem solving. It can also be used in communication and leadership courses. All you need is a light football and some space! For larger groups, you can make it competitive by having two teams go head to head. DOWNLOAD THE EXERCISE