Team Challenge Game Invites Groups To Think Fast - Be Prepared
Team Challenge Game Invites Groups To Think Fast - Be Prepared is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- In advance, visit the Resources tab to download the Print+Play template of 30 x Zany Small Group Tasks.
- Print one identical set of tasks (on small slips of paper) for each small group you expect to participate.
- Generate a list of 12 to 15 questions with answers.
- Place individual slips of paper (featuring one unique task) inside an envelope, and write one of your lists of answers on the front of the envelope.
- Note, ensure that all envelopes with a particular answer have the same unique task inside them.
- Your preparations are complete when you have created one set of envelopes (stuffed with slips of paper) with answers on the front for every small group participating.
- When ready, form small teams of 4 to 10 people sitting in a circle with one set of sealed envelopes fanned out in the middle.
- Announce that you will soon ask a series of questions.
- Be Prepared Team challenge game builds energy through fun competitive tasks.
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In advance, visit the Resources tab to download the Print+Play template of 30 x Zany Small Group Tasks.
Print one identical set of tasks (on small slips of paper) for each small group you expect to participate.
Generate a list of 12 to 15 questions with answers.
Place individual slips of paper (featuring one unique task) inside an envelope, and write one of your lists of answers on the front of the envelope.
Note, ensure that all envelopes with a particular answer have the same unique task inside them.
Your preparations are complete when you have created one set of envelopes (stuffed with slips of paper) with answers on the front for every small group participating.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Team Challenge Game Invites Groups To Think Fast - Be Prepared. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In advance, visit the Resources tab to download the Print+Play template of 30 x Zany Small Group Tasks.; Print one identical set of tasks (on small slips of paper) for each small group you expect to participate.; Generate a list of 12 to 15 questions with answers.; Place individual slips of paper (featuring one unique task) inside an envelope, and write one of your lists of answers on the front of the envelope.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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