Team Coordination Activity Builds Timing And Teamwork - The Clock
Team Coordination Activity Builds Timing And Teamwork - The Clock is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Form a circle sitting on the floor, with everyone holding hands.
- When ready, everyone will stand up, rotate 360 degrees in one direction and then rotate in the reverse direction.
- To finish, everyone returns to sit on the floor in the same position they started.
- All activity must be performed while everyone is holding hands.
- If at any time two or more people let go of their neighbour’s hands, the attempt will not count.
- Challenge your group to perform this task as quickly as possible.
- Provide ample time for planning, problem-solving & as many attempts as your time allows.
- The Clock Team coordination activity to build timing & problem solving.
- The Clock is a team coordination activity that challenges groups to work together while developing critical communication and planning skills.
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Form a circle sitting on the floor, with everyone holding hands.
When ready, everyone will stand up, rotate 360 degrees in one direction and then rotate in the reverse direction.
To finish, everyone returns to sit on the floor in the same position they started.
If at any time two or more people let go of their neighbour’s hands, the attempt will not count.
Provide ample time for planning, problem-solving & as many attempts as your time allows.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Team Coordination Activity Builds Timing And Teamwork - The Clock. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Form a circle sitting on the floor, with everyone holding hands.; When ready, everyone will stand up, rotate 360 degrees in one direction and then rotate in the reverse direction.; To finish, everyone returns to sit on the floor in the same position they started.; If at any time two or more people let go of their neighbour’s hands, the attempt will not count.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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