Library of facilitation techniques

fun warm-up game played in pairs or large group game

Systems thinking is a way of approaching problems that asks how various elements within a system — which could be an ecosystem, an organization, or something more dispersed such as a supply chain — influence one another. Rather than reacting to individual problems that arise, a systems thinker will ask about relationships to other activities within the system, look for patterns over time, and seek root causes.

facilitation short cuts
list of ways to instruct how to pair / group up
quickly decide which partner goes first

The object of this game is to introduce event participants to each other by co-creating a mural-sized, visual network of their connections.

A fun activity that helps participants working together as a team while teaching the importance of communication, strategy and trust.

A great and simple activity for fostering teamwork and problem solving with no setup beforehand.

In this group game, players stand in a circle and perform a series of loud physical moves, passing from one person to the next. When a player hesitates or makes a mistake, he or she is eliminated and the game continues. The game generates laughter and playfulness in the group.

A fun way for participants to break the ice and interact with each other.

A fun energizer where one player must try and eliminate the rest of the team by winking - all without being caught.