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Use one of the three mapping activities below to help your team discover more about each other or to prepare to travel effectively together. Supplies (vary depending on which activity you select): A poster of a world map (or a smaller copy of the world map for each team member) Tacks or Stick Pins or Dot Stickers (each team member …
We all share a need to be appreciated and significant. One simple way to ensure your team feels like they matter is to express sincere gratitude to them. Growing research about the act of gratitude tells us it builds self-esteem, improves relationships, reduces depression, and even helps us sleep better! The good news is it easy to do. Here are …
Using photos to stimulate ideas or conversation is one of my favorite facilitator activities. Its super easy to do and I find most people really enjoy and connect with the visual aspects of this engagement. All you need are some interesting photos. You can purchase a set of photo cards, or use your own. Feel free to use the three …
Leaders are accountable to achieve results and also to coach and develop their team. Asking questions (also known as “coaching”) is a way to accomplish both. Below are some questions you can ask to coach someone to think about their ideas or challenges from another perspective – with the goal of helping them have their own insight(s). Before asking any …
GUEST BLOGGER: Jinnie Lee Schmid, Performance Improvement Specialist One thing I learned early in my consulting career is that “right tech” is more important than “high tech.” In other words, something doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective – and in fact, sometimes simple is best. Case in point: this super-easy team building activity literally doesn’t cost a thing – no …
Taking time to reflect on shared experiences is a bonding experience for a team. At at time of transition, this process can allow for meaningful closure. Here are some times this activity would be very powerful: At an annual team meeting At the final meeting of a team before it disbands (for any reason) As the closing activity of a …
This energizing activity is useful in a meeting or training where you want participants to have an opportunity to brainstorm or list ideas about a topic and then narrow down the most liked responses. Some benefits of this activity are that it gets everyone up moving around the room, talking in pairs, learning new ideas and networking in a unique …
People Mapping is a fun, energizing icebreaker that can be used to emphasize the value of having different perspectives on a team. In this 5-minute activity, the room you are in becomes a metaphorical map and participants move to the place on the map that represents where they live. I experienced this activity first hand when Steve Bush*, Managing Director …
If you ask a team what their biggest challenges are, most will talk about communication issues. And, if you peel back another layer, they often talk about misunderstandings or differences in the way team members communicate with each other. This is why I love using the DISC Communication Styles model with teams. This three-part article covers: 1. Understanding the four …
Taking time to be thankful is important. It nourishes the soul, brings us to a happy place and allows us to celebrate. Here is a simple activity for your team to express thankfulness as we head into the holiday season. VERSION 1 – Super Easy (no prep time and works with a remote team) Ask each person to fill in …
