One Person One Thought
In groups, each player takes a turn talking for 90 seconds while expressing one thought at a time to one person.
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Sticks - A Metaphorical Simulation Game
When people interact or communicate with each other, they use certain amount of energy or pressure. Here's an activity that makes participants aware of such energy exchange and helps them explore how to manage this process.
Next steps (after this meeting I will...)
In this simple closing activity, participants will share two things: an action they'll take as a result of the meeting and an action they'll take to replenish themselves.
Remote: Change 3 things
Light, energising exercise that helps the group to observe the other people on the call.
Novice or Expert?
Trainers have difficulty imagining how people feel when they are forced to learn through their weak learning styles. This activity enables them to experience the frustrations of working though a weak learning style—and the positive feelings of using their strong learning styles.
Quick-Change Artists
In these days of constant change, adaptability and resilience are highly desirable personal qualities. This activity enables the participants to tap into their group wisdom and work on their ability to flourish under frequent changes.
Participants work individually, with a partner, and in teams to prepare a list of do's and don't-s for increasing their ability to adapt to changes. Eventually, each participant selects a factor that he or she wants to apply immediately.
Hybrid rounds
If you want everyone in the group to have a say, but are in a hybrid setting, with people joining both online and in-person, how can you set up a talking round? Here are some ideas!
Mazunga!
This fast and loud energizer is highly effective for boosting a group’s energy in a very short amount of time. The group stands in the circle and a loud yell of the sound “Maaaah…” is sent around the circle. It gets louder and louder as it travels around the circle until it gets all the way around and ends with a thundering, collective “ZUNGA!”
Blick in die Zukunft
Das Team in der Zukunft sehen.
Take 3
In a scene each person takes 3 beats before speaking
Perservarence
When does perseverance become foolhardiness? Here's a jolt that explores this question.