One of the best ways to explore creativity is through building. Simple low fidelity prototypes can allow us to transform simple (and at times complex) ideas into something physical. In doing so we inevitably open a space for continuing to explore, reevaluate and iterate.
This is a fun icebreaker or energizer! Great for laughs and energy, the shedding of stress, status and roles.
One person moves and the rest of the group freezes. Then another person 'takes' focus.
Observing the lives of others is not only an essential element of how we define our own identities, it can also be a great spark for creativity. This activity was inspired by a blog post by Russell Davies.
This specific activity is perfect both for honing your listening and observation skills, but also how to turn this into an everyday documentary-style output. Oh and by the way, he does warn that this activity should be done with a certain level of sensitivity to the subjects you are observing.
What do you do when you need to make a decision? How do you know what makes your new hire tick? How do you know what gets under your own skin?
De Breaking News oefening laat studenten reflecteren op de aannames en implicaties van een bepaalde theorie.
Various ways to have participants 'map' themselves in response to a facilitator's prompt. See also 'constellations'
Participants to decide on concrete way forward in a changing/new context, to stay ahead of the game.
What about using a bit of poetry? Imagine you and your team members as gardeners, and the team ways of working as your garden.
Plant a garden and use practices as seeds that you can put in your seed stock. Use a virtual (iKanban, wekan, Trello) or physical (post-its) Kanban tool to materialize this process. And when your garden is flourished, be proud of it and show it to your colleagues.
SHARE WITH US WHAT OCCUPIES YOUR MIND AT THIS VERY MOMENT BEFORE STARTING THE SESSION TOGETHER
Basic Rules
Time estimation: Allow 1 min per participant who wants to share what occupies their mind.
