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How To Play Fun Lateral-Thinking Games - Ep 23 Facilitator Tips video

How To Play Fun Lateral-Thinking Games - Ep 23 Facilitator Tips video is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.

Under 5 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
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In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Many people groan at the mention of lateral-thinking games because they have had horrible experiences playing them in the past.
  2. It doesn’t have to be this way, and this episode shows you how to present them effectively.
  3. CLICK HERE to view the 2-minute video to learn how… PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST Original post November 2018, last updated February 2020.
  4. BY MARK COLLARD - EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER NO COMMENTS Comments are closed.
  5. CLICK HERE to view the 2-minute video to learn how…
  6. Original post November 2018, last updated February 2020.
  7. By Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker
  8. Share 13 Nov 18 0 Comments How To Play Lateral-Thinking Games Effectively BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER This week’s Facilitator Tips episode discusses the presentation of lateral-thinking games and how to play them powerfully, sensitive to the needs of your group.
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Many people groan at the mention of lateral-thinking games because they have had horrible experiences playing them in the past.

It doesn’t have to be this way, and this episode shows you how to present them effectively.

Share 13 Nov 18 0 Comments How To Play Lateral-Thinking Games Effectively BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER This week’s Facilitator Tips episode discusses the presentation of lateral-thinking games and how to play them powerfully, sensitive to the needs of your group.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: How To Play Fun Lateral-Thinking Games - Ep 23 Facilitator Tips video. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Many people groan at the mention of lateral-thinking games because they have had horrible experiences playing them in the past.; It doesn’t have to be this way, and this episode shows you how to present them effectively.; Share 13 Nov 18 0 Comments How To Play Lateral-Thinking Games Effectively BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER This week’s Facilitator Tips episode discusses the presentation of lateral-thinking games and how to play them powerfully, sensitive to the needs of your group.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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