Group Games & Activities Are NOT The Solution - Opinion
Group Games & Activities Are NOT The Solution - Opinion is a relationship mapping exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
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- Share ENGAGING GROUPS 22 Aug 23 1 Comments Group Games & Activities Are Not the Solution BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m not saying that interactive group games & activities don’t work.
- My point is - don’t fall into the trap of thinking that playing a few games will solve your problems.
- Or, described another way, how often have you thought: I wonder what activity would solve ‘this’ problem?
- An Illustration I would be rich if I had a dollar for every teacher or trainer I have encountered who thought to introduce the iconic Trust Fall exercise because they understood that their group needed to develop trust.
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Share ENGAGING GROUPS 22 Aug 23 1 Comments Group Games & Activities Are Not the Solution BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m not saying that interactive group games & activities don’t work.
Or, described another way, how often have you thought: I wonder what activity would solve ‘this’ problem?
An Illustration I would be rich if I had a dollar for every teacher or trainer I have encountered who thought to introduce the iconic Trust Fall exercise because they understood that their group needed to develop trust.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Group Games & Activities Are NOT The Solution - Opinion. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Share ENGAGING GROUPS 22 Aug 23 1 Comments Group Games & Activities Are Not the Solution BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m not saying that interactive group games & activities don’t work.; Or, described another way, how often have you thought: I wonder what activity would solve ‘this’ problem?; An Illustration I would be rich if I had a dollar for every teacher or trainer I have encountered who thought to introduce the iconic Trust Fall exercise because they understood that their group needed to develop trust.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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