Circle Of Questions
Split the group into two equal teams (if you have an odd number of participants, join in yourself to even the numbers) Ask one team to stand in a circle, facing outwards Ask the second team to create a slightly larger circle around the first, facing inwards Explain to the two teams that they are…
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…
Rings A Bell
Ask each participant to introduce themselves to the group. As part of their introduction they should demonstrate their mobile phone ring tone. They should then explain the reason for their choice or ring tone (or lack of interest in a ‘personal’ ring tone), and offer some comment as to what this might suggest about their…
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…
Blind Wine Waiter
Teams of six must successfully find, uncork and pour a bottle of wine into five glasses. Each team member must carry out no more than one element of the task and at least five of the team must wear blindfolds.