Build-a-Shake
10m Participants: 4 + Difficulty: Low by Teampedia Tools Use Method Goal Build group closeness through individual interaction creativity Get to know each other
How to run it
- With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.
- Have each final pair demonstrate their final 6 step handshake for the entire group.
- Once every pair has performed have each group member vote (by raising hands) for the most creative final handshake.
- . With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.
- . Have each final pair demonstrate their final 6 step handshake for the entire group.
- . Once every pair has performed have each group member vote (by raising hands) for the most creative final handshake.
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With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.
Have each final pair demonstrate their final 6 step handshake for the entire group.
Once every pair has performed have each group member vote (by raising hands) for the most creative final handshake.
. With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.
. Have each final pair demonstrate their final 6 step handshake for the entire group.
. Once every pair has performed have each group member vote (by raising hands) for the most creative final handshake.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Build-a-Shake. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.; Have each final pair demonstrate their final 6 step handshake for the entire group.; Once every pair has performed have each group member vote (by raising hands) for the most creative final handshake.; . With new partner collaborate to decide which of the two handshakes to build on.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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