Working together is a common topic in many training events that we design, so here's a collection of resources that you might find useful... Questionnaire This simplified version of the Thomas-Klmann conflict questionnaire helps people to identify their default mode for handling conflict. Videos Exercises: The SMARTIE Game The Red/Blue game The Ugli Orange The...
This is a complex, team-problem-solving exercise originally published in "Team Development Manual" by Mike Woodcock published by Gower in 1979. It can be run virtually with a little preparation, and is pretty versatile in what learning points you can get from it. Suitable for exploring problem solving, communication and collaborative working, Here are some materials...
A detailed group decision-making activity taken from the Decision Making Power Hour Session. Use to encourage debate, communication, decision making and even presentation skills. DOWNLOAD NOW The complete Decision-Making Module may be purchased HERE (remember to use your discount code for 20% off). This content is only available to logged in users. If you would...
If you're looking for a virtual activity with a difference, this is it! Fun, physical and creative (and shamelessly stolen from Girl Guiding UK), this exercise can simply be used as an energiser throughout a longer session OR to lead into discussions around creativity, problem solving and (with a minor variation) working as a team....
A nice, quick versatile activity that works well virtually or in person. Can be used simply as an energiser, or to explore communication, problem solving and team work. Sourced from the Mindtools website. DOWNLOAD NOW This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become a member of the Training...
A twist on the classic Desert Survival Exercise. Useful for exploring communication, decision making and teamwork. Here's how to run it... Part 1 - Individual decision Distribute the scenario to each delegate and give them 5 minutes to decide how they would rank the items in terms of importance to their survival. Part 2 -......
Classic Clip from the film Apollo 13 which shows how people worked together to solve a problem under incredible pressure. Lots of learning points to be drawn out about collaboration, trust, problem solving, creative thinking, team working and much more. WATCH NOW This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like...
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 This content is...
A quick, self-scoring questionnaire that can be used to help teams to gauge how close they are to be "High Performing" DOWNLOAD NOW This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become a member of the Training Designer's Club, you can join here Please login / become a member
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 This...
