So many resources on team-working focus on the role of the team leader, or rely on personality-type assessments. Belbin is very specialised, and perhaps best saved for project teams, rather than teams of people who work together doing a similar (if not the same) role. Team Player Styles were defined by Glenn Parker in his...
This exercise can be used to illustrate the problems with multi-tasking and introduce a topic of careful time management, diary planning and saying no! It can be run virtually or face-to-face and can easily be adapted for teams (see variation at the end). The actual activities don’t matter (choose those that are relevant to your...
A classic exercise that is incredibly versatile and can use used to introduce or explore a number of themes including teamwork, problem solving, communication, team roles and accountability. You can even run a scavenger hunt virtually with only small adaptations. DOWNLOAD NOW
This is an in-person group exercise that explores communication. team work, and accountability. Created by Teampedia and shared on SessionLab it is one of those simple exercises that has hidden depths! No equipment needed other than a reasonable space so people can form a circle and walk about easily. DOWNLOAD NOW
A nice team exercises that allows you to explore a range of topics including problem solving, planning, leadership, communication, team roles and decision making. Works best face-to-face but not impossible to run virtually with forward planning. DOWNLOAD NOW
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...
