Ideas for Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities
Ideas for Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
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- To be fair, I sometimes integrate a form of action plan / visioning exercise at the conclusion of some of my programs. I don’t really see this as fitting the same category or purpose as the activities described above, but they are worth mentioning.
- So? Do you have any ideas you’d like to share? Please enlighten us in the Comments below…
- Original post May 2023, last updated April 2026.
- By Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker
- Share ACTIVITY IDEAS 2 May 23 0 Comments Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER We are all aware of the impact of making a good first impression.
- Indeed, I know of some facilitators who start with the end in mind (very Stephen Covey) and work backwards.
- That is, they intentionally consider (in advance) how they will close their session to be sure they leave a lasting impression.
- At this time, there are many programs coming to a close in the northern hemisphere, in particular, the finish of many school years.
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To be fair, I sometimes integrate a form of action plan / visioning exercise at the conclusion of some of my programs. I don’t really see this as fitting the same category or purpose as the activities described above, but they are worth mentioning.
So? Do you have any ideas you’d like to share? Please enlighten us in the Comments below…
Share ACTIVITY IDEAS 2 May 23 0 Comments Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER We are all aware of the impact of making a good first impression.
Indeed, I know of some facilitators who start with the end in mind (very Stephen Covey) and work backwards.
That is, they intentionally consider (in advance) how they will close their session to be sure they leave a lasting impression.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Ideas for Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: To be fair, I sometimes integrate a form of action plan / visioning exercise at the conclusion of some of my programs. I don’t really see this as fitting the same category or purpose as the activities described above, but they are worth mentioning.; So? Do you have any ideas you’d like to share? Please enlighten us in the Comments below…; Share ACTIVITY IDEAS 2 May 23 0 Comments Fun & Meaningful Farewell or Closing Activities BY MARK COLLARD EXPERIENTIAL TRAINER, AUTHOR & SPEAKER We are all aware of the impact of making a good first impression.; Indeed, I know of some facilitators who start with the end in mind (very Stephen Covey) and work backwards.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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