Being There
Ideas for questions : What colour are the floor tiles in reception?, What was the name of the lady who served you coffee on arrival (it was on her name badge)?, What was the colour of the receptionist’s jacket?, What is printed on your room key fob aside from the number?, How many plastic cards…
Dream Trip
Explain that this exercise will help us to understand and get to know one another better by revealing our some of our ideals and motivation. Tell the group that they will have ten minutes to write a travel itinerary for their ‘Dream Trip’. Ask them to imagine that their employer is so pleased with their…
Blindfold Rope Square
Give each participant a blindfold. Explain that this is a task that requires effective verbal communication. Position the participants in the area where the activity will take place. Ask them to lower their blind folds over their eyes and turn around until you say stop (allow them to rotate a sufficient amount so that they…
Silence
Introduce yourself and say you are about to start your session. Give it a big build. Then stop talking and remain silent for at least 30 seconds, walking around the room or looking at your notes. At the end of 30 seconds, thank participants for their patience and, with a big smile, ask them what…
Frostbite!
Introduce this as a task that requires effective verbal communication and planning. Explain the scenario that the teams are arctic explorers who have been caught in bad weather and need to erect a tent to gain shelter. Then explain that, as a result of the severe weather conditions, the team’s leader is suffering from frost…
Bonding Belt
Introduce this as a very light hearted activity in which the team/s will have an opportunity to assess and improve upon their performance Tell the teams that they will have to move as one unit between point A and point B in as short a time as possible Tell them that to ensure they stay…