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In total we estimate this exercise will take 60 minutes.
Aims: • To introduce participants to the subject of delegation. • To explore what constitutes effective and ineffective delegation. • To consider best practice when delegating. • To identify some pitfalls to avoid when delegating.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 40 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 60 minutes for this module.
Aims: • To introduce participants to the subject of delegation. • To explore what constitutes effective and ineffective delegation. • To consider best practice when delegating. • To identify some pitfalls to avoid when delegating.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s not suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For: Team leaders and managers.
You'll Need: • To ensure that participants have a number of sheets of blank A4 paper. • You’ll also need to ensure participants can receive and open the briefs with the instructions for the task when you send it to them. As a contingency, ensure you have each participant’s email address so that the files can be sent that way if necessary.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Breakout Rooms (required).
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In total we estimate this exercise will take 60 minutes.
Aims: • Show participants the importance of effective communication when working together, especially when working together remotely. • Test participants’ attention to detail, individually and collectively. • Test time management skills and a team’s ability to perform under pressure.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 40 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 60 minutes for this module.
Aims: • Show participants the importance of effective communication when working together, especially when working together remotely. • Test participants’ attention to detail, individually and collectively. • Test time management skills and a team’s ability to perform under pressure.
Skills and Behaviours Tested: Communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, collaboration, time management and leadership skills.
Group Size: Ideally, you’ll have 2 teams with a minimum of 2 participants in each, with each team assigned to a different breakout room. However, the game can be run with smaller groups, with all participants working together in 1 team competing against the clock.
Useful For: Staff at all levels.
You'll Need: • The Activity Link in Trainers’ Library and your Activity Link PIN from the My Account section of the member homepage. • A prize for the winning team.
Notes: In the exercise, teams are given a series of riddles, puzzles and questions to solve, to help them discover where Jill Fruggle hid her mother’s prize brooch. The riddles and puzzles have been deliberately designed to draw upon different skills. They include riddles and cryptic clues, mathematical questions, word questions, and general knowledge questions. Some require close attention to detail. This exercise can also be used to examine the role of leaders within teams. If you wish to use the exercise in this way, you might want to pre-assign the role of leader to someone from each team.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Breakout Rooms (required if more than one team).
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This is a great group activity and have recently used it to support collaborative working. So I don't mention a prize, and send the groups into their breakouts but request one member of each team join me for a quick meeting after about 10 minutes to see how things are going? Groups often struggle as they don't want to share anything with the other teams, but I check they've found the 0 clues and understood what that means and how many clues they've solved. I then ask how confident they are that they will achieve the goal within the timescales, and most groups say they'd like more time, but that's not possible. So, I suggest that maybe they might like to work together and pool their resources and work collaboratively to find the brooch. I send team members back to their groups to discuss and it's great to pop into the breakouts and listen to the discussions and responses to the suggestion of collaboration.
It doesn't matter if the groups do join or not, although the groups that do collaborate tend to get the answers more quickly, the value comes in the discussion of how we feel about sharing ideas and working with others. After all, we all have the same goal. We've had some great lessons learned that participants say are so reflective of the work environment, so a great learning opportunity.
PS I've done this with a group of global participants so if there could be a few less UK based questions it would be helpful. Still 5 * for me though. Thank you.
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Ann Pemberton
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I used Jill Fruggle's Treasure as part of a team building session yesterday. It went like a dream and the group really got into and said how much they enjoyed it. The technology was brilliant and it really helped the team to bond, and we had some conversations afterwards about effective team work and communication.
Thank you for designing it.
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Ann Pemberton
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In total we estimate this exercise will take 60 minutes.
Aims: • To provide an opportunity for participants to practise using the Urgent/Important Matrix.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 20 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 60 minutes for this module.
Aims: • To provide an opportunity for participants to practise using the Urgent/Important Matrix.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s also suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For: Staff at all levels.
You'll Need: • The Activity Link in Trainers’ Library. • Your Activity Link PIN from the My Account section of the member homepage.
Notes: This module can be adapted for delivery 1:1.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Breakout Rooms (required).
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In total we estimate this exercise will take 50 minutes.
Aims: • To help participants understand the importance of prioritising the problems they face. • To allow participants to plan their next steps in addressing problems based on both their ability AND desire to solve them.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 35 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 50 minutes for this module.
Aims: • To help participants understand the importance of prioritising the problems they face. • To allow participants to plan their next steps in addressing problems based on both their ability AND desire to solve them.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s also suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For: Staff at all levels.
You'll Need: • To prepare a JamBoard before the session (see trainer notes).
Notes: It may help to facilitate the initial discussion if you have a workplace problem of your own to share. Whilst designed as a group training session, this technique also works well for 1:1 coaching.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Polls/Quizzes (not required). • Breakout Rooms (required).
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Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 60 minutes.
Aims: • To consider the challenges faced by remote workers and the skills needed to self-manage. • To look at ways in which remote workers can create a separation between work and home life. • To look at the role team leaders play in supporting home workers, particularly those new to home working.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 30 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 60 minutes for this module.
Aims: • To consider the challenges faced by remote workers and the skills needed to self-manage. • To look at ways in which remote workers can create a separation between work and home life. • To look at the role team leaders play in supporting home workers, particularly those new to home working.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s not suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For: This module is suitable for those who do, or will, manage remote teams and all those who work remotely.
You'll Need: • Nothing other than the materials provided.
Notes: The Glasstap team have been working successfully as a remote team from at least 6 different locations, for more than 10 years. Collectively, we have more than 55 years’ experience of remote team working.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Breakout Rooms (required).
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I used this exercise today with a mixed group of managers and it went down really well. I did find it needed more time in the feedback part as lots were being shared and good best practices too.
I would use this exercise again as it was so productive and really got the participants engaged and learning off each other.
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Nicola Richardson
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In total we estimate this exercise will take 60 minutes.
Aims: • To identify key learning points for running effective meetings. • To identify strategies for managing difficult behaviours in meetings.
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Time: The exercise in this module can be completed in about 30 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 60 minutes for this module.
Aims: • To identify key learning points for running effective meetings. • To identify strategies for managing difficult behaviours in meetings.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s not suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For: Anyone being asked to chair a meeting, who might be concerned about how to manage difficult or challenging behaviours.
You'll Need: • The Activity Links and your unique PIN.
Notes: This exercise is based around a silly, but fun story that makes a lot of important points about effective meetings. It might not be appropriate for all participant groups, but if you’re looking for something fun, imaginative and involving, this could be the exercise for you! It can be used to review learning, or to test participants’ existing knowledge about how to facilitate effective meetings.
Remote/Virtual Delivery: Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality: • Face-to-face discussion. • Share screen. • Chat. • Share files. In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for: • Polls/Quizzes (not required). • Breakout Rooms (required).
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This is one of my favourite activities to use. The audio adds something to the whole story and it keeps people entertained. It gets people dissecting meetings and you can see a light bulb go on. I would recommend using this activity.
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Nicola Richardson
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