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"Show me the incentive and I'll show you the outcome." Charlie Munger Ideas: Add space for written reflection on pre- post-check sheets. Add three points to discuss:
Video the reflection of the program. Have fun with it. Show up from time-to-time to go through the reflection with the staff. Ask questions, show interest. Bring 'cold' beverages to show appreciation. Help the staff close up the program and put away gear. Be a part of the culture. As a 'manager' follow up with the staff on their reflection data – show them you care and want to help them, and the program, get better.
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Mouse Traps (Victor "Original" Mouse Trap, a.k.a., Victor Metal Pedal) Set of 50 traps at the Training Wheels Store. Mouse Trap Activities – in Raptor by Sam Sikes, at the Training Wheels Store. All things Ricochet and where to find the odd-bounding R-balls at the FUNdoing Website. Delegate What's On Your Plate – from Michelle. Obstacle Cards – Pulled from The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday. Find the full description and the downloadable cards at the FUNdoing blog.
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Protector Destroyer (from Michelle) changed to bring up discussions about bullying – found in the Training Wheels Games Database and Michelle's book, Setting the Conflict Compass. (And if you receive Michelle's Newsletter, she shared the activity on February 28th, 2024.) That Person Over There (from Chris) changed from a simple game of Telephone to bring up discussions about gossip. Two Truths and a Goal (from Jan Keck) changed to focus on accomplishments and a goal – discussions about goal setting.
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The Factors we talked about:
Versatile Equipment:
Books:
Quicksilver – Foundational Theory and lots of activities. Playing with a Full Deck – Lots of activities using playing cards. The Empty Bag – no prop activities for groups of all sizes. No Props No Problem – lots more no prop activities. The More the Merrier – Foundational Theory about working with large groups and lots of activities – many with no props. Teambuilding with Index Cards – Yes, lots to do with index cards. Other Resources: Training Wheels Online Games Database Experiential Facilitation 101 (3-Day Training) Are the benefits to long-form teambuilding activities? (OnTeamBuilding Blog)
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Rope Shapes – Everything you need to know about this one is at the FUNdoing Blog Post
From Nina Roberts
We must learn to challenge systems, challenge institutional injustices, and more. We must do our part to show up, speak up, and not tolerate hate and injustice. Be brave. Be bold. Be inspirational. Now is the time for new changes and transformations. In the process, reach down deep to share empathy. Be patient with yourself and each other. Be authentice in your exchange of love, laughter, fear, and hope.
Solve For (with Cups) – All you need to know is at this FUNdoing Blog Post.
Everywhere a Sign – Postcards from Jennifer Stanchfield
Harmony Claps – from Brain Power Classroom by Dave Beal.
(If you want the book, please search for it in your favorite book-purchasing site.)
Climer Cards 2 – from Amy Climer
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Michelle's Take-Aways:
Chris's Take-Aways:
Join Chris at Experiential Facilitation 101 Littleton, CO
March 19 to 21 or July 9 to 11 Find Michelle and Chris at, The Unconference/NCCPS in Boulder, CO Feb. 29 to March 2nd
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Thanks for listening to this Episode. We would love to here about other tips for training team builders. Submit your ideas through the Comment link below.
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These ideas are about making ongoing connections as opposed to an organized team building program (and those are good too). Nose Glasses - Hide the glasses in common staff hang outs. If someone finds them they are 'challenged' to wear them in public for a while (e.g., 30-minutes). (Thanks to Chris' friends from Beber Camp for this idea.)
Slang Flash Cards - Pick a slang word and try to use it during the day.
Clothespin Compliments - Write uplifting compliments or wishes on a wooden clothespin and secretly clip them on to someone without being detected. This person acknowledges the complement and then clips it on to someone else - passing it along. (Examples: You're Awesome; You're Appreciated; You're a Star!; Thank You!; Have Fun; Be Brave; Have a Great Day.) Mail Box Messages - Put little notes of appreciation and affirmation or little gifts (e.g., smiley face ball) in staff mailboxes. Post-It Note Messages - Slap a Post-It Note of inspiration somewhere for staff to see. Mail a Letter or Postcard - When's the last time you received a letter or postcard in the mail? This can be a fun surprise. (The Postcard link goes to Inspirational Postcard packs from Amazon.) Make a Tool - Make something for a team building colleague they can use during their programs. (Examples: A set of Quote Cards; A Yarn Ball; A small processing bag with metaphorical items.) The Dollar Store Challenge - As a staff, set a $5 limit per person to purchase things at a dollar store for a team building activity and then lead it at a staff meeting. To make it easier, pair up staff to work together on an activity. An Interesting Outing - Go to an interesting event that will stimulate a growth opportunity for your team. How can what you experience influence something you do with your clients?
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Liner Quotes (General Set) These cards are my collection of song lyric quotes - Sign up for FUNdoing Fridays (A short email every two weeks including a few team building activity ideas - easy to Unsubscribe after you try it out.) Liner Quotes Growth Set - Free download at Chris' FUNdoing Blog. People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar Quotables from Jennifer Stanchfield - Quotes on one side and short biography of the person who is attributed to the quote. Inspirational Quotes Wheelies - from Training Wheels Quotes as Thought Experiments (Specific to Leadership) - An OnTeamBuilding Blog post by Chris. Brene' Brown (go through link to download the JPEG of the quote below)
Obstacle Cards - FREE Print-N-Play (at the FUNdoing Blog) of a card set of quotes from the book, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.
The Courageous Leader by Angela Sebaly Episode #21 of the "Ask" Podcast with Angela Sebaly Personify Leadership - Michelle's Leadership Training Program
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Connect with 'Stephanie Sibille' on LinkedIn Visit her site: creativehorizonstraining.com ZOOM - A high-level communication activity (Stephanie never leaves home without it.) Experiential Facilitation 101 Training Program - Foundational Skills Necessary to Lead Experiential Programs About the Team Bonding, Building, Development: A Typology of Team Interactions - at the OnTeamBuilding Blog (Chris)
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