Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 60 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 105 minutes for this module.
Aims:
• To tests individuals’ commitment to teamwork, as well as their ability to communicate effectively and work co-operatively together.
• To explore how participants react when trust within their team is undermined and to observe how well individuals work together when under pressure.
• To examine the impact changes in personnel can have on a team, as well as an opportunity to consider the size at which teams achieve optimum performance, in terms of their decision making abilities.
Skills and Behaviours Tested:
Communication skills, problem solving, decision making, teamwork and team dynamics, leadership, conflict, trust, adapting to change and time management.
Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s not suitable for 1-1 training.
Useful For:
Staff at all levels.
You'll Need:
• To customise the free spinner
provided on Trainers’ Library.
• A timer/stopwatch to keep track of time. (There is a countdown timer available in Trainers’ Library.)
Notes:
This exercise has been designed to look at teamwork in a general sense and to provide an opportunity to think about what happens to teamwork when trust is impaired or missing.
The first 10 minutes, before the exercise begins, should be used to give the teams a chance to clarify their understanding of the rules, and begin thinking about their strategy.
In this module we’ve used a fictional currency that consists of Unums and Centums. This means the exercise can be used in any country, and with international groups, without further adaptation. (100 Unum = 1 Centum.)
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).