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What's in the Bag?
This is a fun icebreaker or energizer where participants are asked “What's in the bag?” It's a simple way to engage people and have fun getting to know each other, it gets participants to step into the space together. Each team gets points for any items that are called out that they have with them.
This n’ That
Creativity is connecting things. If you are looking to give your creative mind a workout with a simple concept mash-up, look no further. The more you do this, the better you’ll get at one of the fundamental skills that lead to new ideas, combining elements. We've found a simple online tool from Dave Birss that helps you to define random objects that can form the basis of your creative combination.
"Team MOT" - TCI-round after Ruth Cohn
Dance therapy exercises part 2
The following activities are part of dance therapy methods. They allow the group to feel connected and explore body movement on their own and in pair.
Special Olympics
Practice team-work in a small groups.
Shower of Appreciation
Listen to others talk behind your back - and only the good stuff!
As-is experience design review
It's an expert review of the customer experience of an exisiting product.
Mixer, Toaster, kotzendes Känguru
Es gibt verschiedene Figuren, die jeweils auf Zuruf und im Team zu dritt pantomimisch dargestellt werden sollen. Die Schwierigkeit kann durch steigende Geschwindigkeit erhöht werden.
Yes, and cards
Pass out 2 colors of cards. Everyone answers "what does it look like when X topic is present (positive goal). One color puts down cards and builds out answers in paired yes, and conversations. Then switch roles.
No problem!
Player 1 has a problem, Player 2 solves it with a random object, Player 1 is thankful.
What Are You Doing?
In a circle Person 1 mimes an activity. The next person asks them 'what are you doing" and they respond with something different. Then person 2 begins doing that activity.