PFP: September 2005
Here are some typical reactions: Frustrated when my partner did not respond to my intentions Frustrated because we could not talk to each other Elated whenever my partner understood exactly what I wanted to do Focused in moving together as a group since we had to be aware of the other pairs
How to run it
- PFP: So how does all of this relate to designing and using interactive training strategies?
- PFP: So what types of activities do you do in this program?
- PFP: Have you had any unexpected or embarrassing moments while conducting your activities?
- PFP: What advice do you have for newcomers to the type of activities you use?
- PFP: Along those lines, what do you think are the most important characteristics of a facilitator?
- PFP: What is the one thing that you hate the most in a facilitator?
- PLAY FOR PERFORMANCE: September 2005 SERIOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, AND MANAGERS.
- 99 Seconds Draw A Tree Can you see it?
- Puzzle Characteristics of Admired Leaders Can you solve this cryptic cluster?
- Masthead PLAY FOR PERFORMANCE: SERIOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, AND MANAGERS.
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PFP: Have you had any unexpected or embarrassing moments while conducting your activities?
PFP: What advice do you have for newcomers to the type of activities you use?
PLAY FOR PERFORMANCE: September 2005 SERIOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, AND MANAGERS.
99 Seconds Draw A Tree Can you see it?
Puzzle Characteristics of Admired Leaders Can you solve this cryptic cluster?
Masthead PLAY FOR PERFORMANCE: SERIOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, AND MANAGERS.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: PFP: September 2005. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: PFP: Have you had any unexpected or embarrassing moments while conducting your activities?; PFP: What advice do you have for newcomers to the type of activities you use?; PLAY FOR PERFORMANCE: September 2005 SERIOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, AND MANAGERS.; 99 Seconds Draw A Tree Can you see it?. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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