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#82: Changing a Game to Meet an Outcome

2/27/2024

Resources from the Episode

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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#81: Game Changing

2/13/2024

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

The Factors we talked about:

People – be ready for more or less.
Challenge Level – match to outcomes.
Time – over plan to adjust to the time you have.
Space & Environment – be able to adjust to 'spaceruprises.'
Equipment – learn what you can do with versatile gear...

Versatile Equipment:

Playing Cards (the bigger the better)

Our favorites: Stack the Deck Cards and Jumbo Playing Cards (Training Wheels)

Image Cards

Our favorites: Chiji Cards & Book and Climer Cards 1 & Cards 2 (Training Wheels)

Index Cards & Markers
50-foot Activity Ropes
Raccoon Circles (one RC for every six participants)

Webbing and The Book of Raccoon Circles (Training Wheels)

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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