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The 500-Year-Gap Conversation/Time Traveler
In pairs, participant A attempts to communicate the use and value of a modern-day object to participant B, who plays the role of someone from 500 years ago.
Building partnerships
The partnership canvas is a tool that enables visualization of current and/or future partnerships. It can also be used for early testing of the value creating potential of a partnership between two partnership candidates.
End of Year Reflection + Gratitude & Intention Setting
Purpose: People and Teams need to reflect as part of learning and innovation. Reflection can reveal strengths and areas for improvement. During the transition from one year to the next, we tend to focus on what's coming up in the new year.
Planning ahead and creating goals is important, but let's not forget to reflect on the previous year to learn from our experiences and get focused and deliberate about the future choices we make. After the Reflection, there is a gratitude and intention-setting option.
Positive Gossip
One person turns their back to the group and the rest of the group "gossips" about them in a positive way.
Name swap mixer
People introduce each other and take the other person's name. Continue until you meet your own name and the you sit down.
Loser Ball
Imaginary ball thrown around the group and people spectacularly miss catching it.
Cushions game
A fun, dynamic game useful for introducing topics related to decision making, conflict resolution, win-win scenarios and the importance of clear communication of goals.
Elevator Pitch
De kern van je boodschap in 1 minuut kunnen presenteren zonder ondersteuning van audiovisuele middelen.
In dit voorbeeld presenteren studenten binnen de cursus "De Handelend Mens" een voorbereidende opdracht aan elkaar. Op basis van deze pitches worden onderzoeksonderwerpen bepaald en onderzoeksgroepen gevormd.
Carousel
This game has been designed to gather facts and opinions from the participants on different aspects of the issue at stake. It will help gain and share insight from all points of view, since everyone will have had the chance to contribute.
Hot Surprise Pillow
An ice-breaker activity that is fun for everyone.
More Effective Meetings
This activity helps participants to identify some of the problems that causes ineffective meetings.