Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 15 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 35 minutes for this module.
Aims:
• To demonstrate the importance of teamwork.
• To show how, by working together, we have the potential to achieve more.
• To encourage participants to consider the dangers of an overly competitive workplace culture.
Skills and Behaviours Tested:
Teamwork, collaboration, leadership, avoiding assumptions and problem solving.
Group Size:
A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants are required for this exercise.
Useful For:
Staff at all levels.
You'll Need:
To prepare your chosen collaborative whiteboard or PowerPoint in advance with:
• The ‘The Wheel’ game board image set as the background and locked.
• A simple counter shape that participants can move around.
• The Dice app if using Miro or the spinner from Trainers’ Library set up as a dice.
• Prizes. (Virtual prizes (pictures) or physical prizes – for example, a pile of wrapped sweets, or mini chocolate bars that you can send to winning participants after the event.)
If playing the alternative version of the game, you’ll need to create up to a maximum of 8 counters.
Notes:
This module provides a superb introduction to any training around teamwork and co-operation/collaboration and has been used successfully with participants at all levels within an organisation, from junior clerical staff to directors. It also provides an ideal introduction to training around the service chain, and internal customer care.
We recommend using Miro for this activity due to the functionality available, but it is possible to run the activity using other collaborative whiteboard solutions or PowerPoint if preferred. Whatever your chosen solution, you’ll need to ‘roll’ the dice for participants during the game.
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 (not required).
• Collaborative Whiteboard (recommended).