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TP Shuffle Instruction Page

Activities, Collaboration Activities, Communication Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

This event is designed to get the group interacting, having fun and is traditionally an icebreaker. Although a great icebreaker, there are great insights that are possible in the areas of: leadership, trust, communication and changing perspectives. Any of these can be touched upon during discussion and connected back to work. To complete the tasks the team will need to use teamwork, cooperation and creativity. This event is also great way to get people touching each other without feeling threatened.

Jelly Roll Instruction Page

Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities

Participants sit on top of a board and use large PVC to roll themselves across a finish line. Small teams work together on a problem-solving activity in a very fun and physical activity that can be run over and over. Leadership, communication, trust are all very present in this activity.

Win Win Win Instruction Page

Activities, Collaboration Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Leadership Activities

This event demonstrates the effects of competition within groups and the power of collaboration. Unless the groups identify a common goal, they will compete against each other and ultimately fail as a group.

Team Shackles Instruction Page

Activities, Collaboration Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

Challenge a team’s belief that something is impossible. It is also a great way to explore people’s willingness to ask for help or give help if it will benefit the whole team. Paradigm shift may result. It is a great leverage point to come back to if other paradigm shifts need to happen with the group.

River Crossing Instruction Page

This is a complex activity that has many different purposes and reveals many behavior patterns. It develops support (emotional, content and physical) within the group. It helps clarify communication and decision making skills. It helps groups to examine how and why leadership shifts during planning and completion of task It shows how balancing planning activities with execution helps groups solve problems. The exercise is a very good metaphor for a ‘goal’.

Group Juggling Instruction Page

Activities, Collaboration Activities, Energizer Activities, Icebreakers, Instructions, Teamwork Activities

Pass an increasing number of products among the group without drop any of them. This team building activity simulates a working environment where chaos rules, people are going many different directions, and lots of energy and resources are used to keep all the plates spinning. Participants identify what is needed to break through self-imposed limitations, think creatively, and focus on the most efficient way to complete tasks. Most of our jobs involve heavy amounts of juggling. We also come up against significant barriers, which must be broken through in order to increase performance. In this event participants will juggle as many items, as fast as possible, without dropping them.

Fort Knox Kit Instruction Page

Coaching Activities, Collaboration Activities, Communication Activities, Conflict Activities, Decision Making, Energizer Activities, Icebreakers, Leadership Activities, Perception Activities, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities, Trust Activities, Uncategorized

Combine all of the portable activities into a single portable kit. This kit has everything and will help your group experience all facets of being a team - leadership, teamwork, communication, conflict, trust, collaboration, problem solving, decision making and more!

Don’t Touch Me Instruction Page

Activities, Brainstorming Activities, Energizer Activities, Instructions, Problem Solving Activities, Teamwork Activities

Participants must accomplish a task as quickly as possible. They have many opportunities to improve. Warning: this event can lead to major paradigm shift. Once a team discovers the self-imposed rules they will begin to see solutions. Don’t Touch Me will challenge the team to think outside the box and challenge the actual and implied rules. Don’t Touch Me also helps the participants see what is truly possible if you challenge your self.