I used to think...But now I think...
A simple but effective closing activity that could lead to identify the learning point or outcomes for participants and measure the change in their behavior, mindset or opinion regarding the subject.
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Best and Worst
This activity could easily break the ice at the beginning of a workshop, enabling participants to get to know each other in a fast process.
Helium Stick
A great and simple activity for fostering teamwork and problem solving with no setup beforehand.
What are you bringing to the meeting
A good way to start a meeting/workshop/training to see how participants are feeling, what might be distractions that they are carrying with themselves into the room and how low/high their energy level is.
Awareness Circle
This activity helps participants to get-to-know each other without saying a word.
Life map
With this activity the participants get to know each other on a deeper level.
Build-a-Shake
How to introduce yourself in a fun, creative way? Build a handshake!
MindSpin
A fast and loud method to enhance brainstorming within a team. Since this activity has more than round ideas that are repetitive can be ruled out leaving more creative and innovative answers to the challenge.
Thankfulness Tree
This activity could be a great closing of a session or a workshop, revisit all the information/learning points while decorating the space.
Pass the Stone
A simple game that requires concentration, communication, strategy and powers of observation.
Story Around the Circle
Creating a story together can be merely for fun, or it can help the team imagine its future or recall its past.
Bright Blurry Blind
This is an exercise for creating a sense of community, support intra and inter departmental communication and breakdown of “Silos” within organizations. It allows participants to openly speak about current issues within the team and organization.