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GAMES for Team Building and Training

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TeamBuildingActivitiesandGamesforWorkandTraining

Ourinteractiveteambuildinggamesmakelearningfun,andareapowerfulwaytodevelopkeyskillstosucceedintheworkplace.Theseexperientialteamworkgamesarethebestcatalystforadultlearning.Youraudiencewon’tbesittingintheirseats-they’llbeinaction,onanout-of-the-ordinaryadventurethatpromotescooperationandcompetition.

Ourcorporateteambuildingactivitiescombineproventheorywithhands-onexperiencetoexplorerelevanttopicssuchascommunication,teamwork,leadership,andmore.

Anyteaminanyorganizationcanbenefitfromthepoweroftheseteambuildinggames,sogiveyourorganizationanedgeoverthecompetition:


1.MARSROVERCHALLENGE

Ahybridgameandworkshop, theMarsRoverChallenge immersesparticipants inaction-packed games that teach team building and leadership. A comprehensive kit with twostandalonemodules,theMarsRoverChallengetransformsyourtrainingroomintoaRoverdevelopmentlabwhereyouraudiencemustdesignanddevelopaprototypefortheWorldSpaceAgency

Youdon’thavetoleaveearthforstellarskilldevelopment.

Longgonearethedayswherecollaborationservedasanintermittent,as-neededapproachto conquering company initiatives. Employers have become increasingly aware of itswidespreadbenefitsandhavegrowntovalueitasaconstantintheworkplace—encouragingcollaborative behaviors and even going so far as to redesign workspaces to stimulate it.However,somepeopleneedtoseeitinactionandpracticeitforthemselvesbeforetheycanfullyembraceitsbenefits.

MarsRoverChallenge(formerlyMarsSurfaceRover)providesapowerfulanduniquehands-onexperiencethatallowsparticipantstoconnectwiththeconceptofcollaborationatadeepandpersonallevel.Participantsareimmersedinateamconstructionactivity,wherebytheyaretaskedbytheWorldSpaceAgencytobuildaprototyperoverfortraversingMars'rockyterrain.

Twoversionsofthegameareavailable.Intheleadershipversion,participantsworkinteamstoconstructarover,ledbyateammemberwho(unknowntotherestoftheteam)adoptsoneofthreecontrastingleadershipstyles—traditional(command-and-control),passive,andcollaborative.Eachofthethreestylesengendersverydifferentfeelingsandemotionsamongteammembers.Andtogether,theyprovideaveryrealdemonstrationoftheeffectsdifferent


stylescanhaveonmorale,motivation,andperformance.Theteamworkversionagaincallsforparticipantstoworkinteams,onlythistimethegameisplayedintworounds.Inroundone,participantssimulateworking insiloeddepartmentsastheybuildtherover. Inroundtwo, theywork together collaboratively.Theend result ineach roundusually ismarkedlydifferent,andtheprocessandoutcomesmakeforlivelydiscussionandusuallyquiteafew"Ah-Ahs!"

Both versions demonstrate, in a very practical and gratifying manner, the power ofcollaboration and enable participants to cultivate the mindset and behaviors integral toeffectiveimplementation.Thedifferenceslieonlyinthelensthroughwhichcollaborationisviewed—eitherfromtheperspectiveofleadershiporteamwork.Whileeachgamehasbeendesignedtofunctionindependently,usingthemintandempresentsamorethorough,holisticpicture of collaboration and the positive effects it has on employee engagement andproductivity.Tothisend,bothversionsofthegameareavailableinasingleDeluxeKitataconsiderablesavingoffofthepriceofeachindividualgame.


2.CHOOSEHAPPINESSATWORK

Groundedinsolidscience,ChooseHappiness@Workisanexcitingcardsystemdesignedto

maximizeteamperformanceandemployeeengagement.

Choose Happiness@Work is a tool for team performance and employee engagement,grounded in solid science. Choose Happiness atWork gets people talking, laughing, andsolvingreal-worldworkplaceproblemswhile learningscience-basedstrategiestoapplyatwork.

Sciencesuggeststhataboostinhappinessraisesproductivity10-25%.Soifthistoolmakesjustonepersonwho'scontributing$50,000ofvalueinayearhappier,ithaspaidforitself20+timesover,inthefirstyearalone!

Grounded inbrain scienceandpsychology, this toolensures thateachperson takesawayimmediatelyapplicabletools,tipsandstrategies.

Byapplyingknowledgeofthebrainandhowweworktogether,ChooseHappiness@Workengages adult learners in a unique and powerful way. It is a powerful tool that engageslearning,application,humorandteam-buildinginafun,facilitativeexperienceanditteachesscience-basedtoolsinawaythatallowspeopletosafelyraiseanddiscussissues,buildtrust,andboostengagement.

ChooseHappinessatWorkconsistsofover50commonworkplacescenariosandover100science-based solutions. Each scenario identifies and provides context for a commonworkplacesituation,followedbyasuccinctscientificjustificationforwhyitisaproblematwork.Eachsolutionfallswithinoneoffourcategories:PracticePositivity,SubdueStress,FlowtoGoals,andRevitalizeRelationships.Thecardsprovidemanyuniquepracticeopportunitiesthatmeettheneedsandworkingstylesofdiverseteams.


PracticePositivity:

PracticePositivityCardspresentresearch-basedstrategiesthat leadtochangesinmindsetandattitude,resultinginincreasedhappinessandengagementforyouandyourcolleagues.

SubdueStress:

Subdue Stress cards identify applicable tips for relaxing about and reframing stress,preventingstress,andeffectivelycopingwithexcessorprolongedstress.

FlowtoGoals:

FlowtoGoalscardsprovidetoolsforcreatingclearandmeaningfulgoals,tipsforgettingintothe zone called ‘flow' tomake progress towards goals, and strategies for visualizing andcelebratingprogress.

RevitalizeRelationships:

Revitalizerelationshipscardsencourageputtingpeoplefirstandbuildingwarmrelationshipsatworkthroughavarietyofapplicableandscience-supportedtechniques.

InthisChooseHappiness@WorkStandardKityouwillreceive:

• 100+uniquescience-basedsolutions• 50+commonworkscenarios• 7Categoriescards• 1ThankYoucard• Accesstoonlineresourcesandadatabaseofscientificsources• Full instructionsforstandardplay,plus19additionalwaystoplayand7facilitation

strategies

With1copyofChooseHappiness@Work,youwillbeabletosetup1tablewithupto10peopleeach,therebyteachingthescienceofthrivingtoupto10peopleatatime.


3.BRIDGINGTHECOMMUNICATIONDIVIDEBridging the Communication Divide is an experiential game that explores the impactpersonality stylehason communication.These communication skills activities introduceapracticalcommunicationstylemodelthathelpspeopletomakeimprovementstotheircommunicationskills.byTheHRDQDevelopmentTeamHave you ever wondered why it’s so easy to work with some people yet so painful tocollaboratewithothers?Well, ithasjustabouteverythingtodowithpersonalitystyle.It’sthemainreasonsomepeoplecanestablishimmediaterapport,anditcanbetherootcauseconflicttoo.Butnowthere’safunandeffectivesolutionthatwillcleartheroadtoeffectivecommunication.Yourblueprintforeffectivecommunication.Notyourordinarycommunicationtrainingprogram,BridgingtheCommunicationDivideisanadventurous role-play game that lifts participants out of their everyday, four-walledenvironmentandimmersestheminapowerfulcombinationoflearningandpractice.Thereisn’tabetter tool forexploring—orexperiencing—personalitystyleandhow itshapestheway people interact. From identifying ‘Who am I?’ and learning the ins-and-outs ofpersonalitytodiscoveringhowtoflexyourstyleandbuildinganactionplanforimprovement,BridgingtheCommunicationDivideisfull-distancelearning.Asatrainer,youwillwitnessanamazingtransformationhappenbetweenPartsOneandTwo!LearningOutcomesUnderstandthefourprinciplecommunicationstylesRecognizeeachstyle’sstrengthsandtroublespotsLearnhowcommunicationstylesareperceivedbyothersDiscoverhowtoflexone’sstyletobettercommunicatewithothersTheBridgingtheCommunicationDivideCompleteGameKitispackedwithallofthetoolsyouneedtoplanforanddeliveralearningexperiencethatachievesimmediateresults,fromacomprehensivefacilitatorguideandtakeawayparticipantworkbookstoreusablegameparts,supportmaterials,aprofessionalMicrosoft®PowerPoint®presentation,andmore.

Morethanayearinthemaking,BridgingtheCommunicationDivideisthelatestinalongline


of classic gamesHRDQhas produced, including Tall Ships, Jungle Escape, and the award-winningMarsSurfaceRover.WiththetriedandtrueHRDQStyleSeriesModelservingastheoverarchingframeworkofBridgingtheCommunicationDivide(thesamemodelthatisresponsibleforthedevelopmentofmorethanonemillionpeople),theadventurestartswhenparticipants—agroupofPeaceCorps volunteers—are dropped into a remote location with a mission to build a bridge.Workingintwoteams,theymustusesoundcommunicationwitheachotherandtheirpartnerteams to complete the construction. But little do they know their teams aremadeup ofopposingpersonalitystyles—andthat’swhentherealchallengebegins.Teams debrief after their first attempt at building the bridge, recognizing that certainbehaviorsmadethetaskdifficulttocomplete.Beforetheyareaskedtomakeasecondgoatbuildingthebridge,theyareintroducedtotheStyleModelanditsfourpersonalitystyles:Direct, Spirited, Considerate, and Systematic. Participants learn about the strengths andtroublespotsassociatedwitheachstyle,anddiscoverhowtheycan“flex”theirbehaviortoimprove interactions.Nowwithnew skills in their pockets, they attempt the exercise yetagain, this timewithmuchgreaterpotential for success. You’ll be amazedat themarkeddifferenceincommunicationbetweenPartsOneandTwoofthegame.TrainercertificationisnotrequiredtofacilitateBridgingtheCommunicationDivide.Thegameisdeliveredcompletewithallofthetoolsyouneedtoprepareforanddeliverthe3.5-hourexperiential learning experience for two or four teams of 4-6 participants each. Mostmaterialsarereusable;additionalparticipantworkbooksandgamepacksareavailable forindividualpurchase.UsesandApplicationsBridgingtheCommunicationDivideisanexcellentwaytointroduce,explore,andunderstandcommunicationstyles.Useitasastandalone3.5-houractivityoracomplementtotheStyleSeriesassessmentssuchasWhat’sMyCommunicationStyle?It'salsoextremelyusefulfor:Intra-andinter-teamdevelopmentSupervisoryskillstrainingIndividualsorteamsexperiencingcommunicationbreakdowns.


4.JUNGLEESCAPEGAMEWhiskyouraudienceawayfromthetraditionalclassroomwithJungleEscape,thehigh-energyteambuildinggamethat’sbeenabestsellerandperennialfavoriteamongtrainerssince itwasfirstintroducedmorethan30yearsago.Aftersurvivingacrashlandinginajungle,teamsarechallengedtoworktogethertobuildamake-shifthelicopterwithonlylimitedparts—andeachother.Alongtheway,theyexploreandpracticecriticalgroup-processskillssuchasteamplanning,problemsolving,decisionmaking,andconflictresolution.Asatrainer,you'refamiliarwiththisplea.Weknowteamworkisvitaltoorganizationalsuccess,yetsomanyteamscontinuetostruggle.Why?Theanswermaybeassimpleasthis:theydon'thaveaclearvisionofhowawell-oiledteamlooks,acts,andfeels.Youcanstandinfrontofyouraudienceandtell-evenpush-themtobebetterteammembers,butwehaveabetteridea.Letthemexperienceitthroughcustomerserviceteambuildingactivities.WhiskteamsawayfromthetraditionalclassroomwithJungleEscape,oneofourbest-sellingteambuildinggamesthat'sbeenaperennialfavoriteamongtrainerssinceitwasfirstintroducedmorethan30yearsago.Fullyimmersedinasurvivalscenario,teamsarechallengedtoworktogethertobuildamake-shifthelicopterwithonlylimitedparts--andeachother.JungleEscape'shands-ondesignenablesplayerstodiscoverandpracticecriticalgroup-processskillssuchasteamplanning,problemsolving,decisionmaking,andconflictresolution.Beforetheyknowit,they'veexperiencedfirst-handthedifferencesbetweenaCohesiveteamandonethat'sFragmentedorDivergent.Participantswillaccomplishallofthisthroughoneofourbestteambuildinggames.LearningOutcomesUnderstandthedifferencebetweenCohesive,Fragmented,andDivergentteamsLearnandpracticethenineelementsofeffectiveteamworkExperiencevitalgroup-processskillsDemonstratethebalancebetweenplanningandimplementation


RecognizetheimpactofindividualbehaviorongroupproductivityEstablishaction-planningstepsforimprovedteamperformanceStrandedinajungleaftersurvivinganairplanecrash,teamsarechallengedtobuildahelicoptertoexactspecificationsusingonlytoyparts,limitedaccesstoanassembledmodel,andteamwork.Startingwithaplanningphase,theydiscusshowtoexecutetheproject,andthentheconstructionbegins!Whentheteambelievesthey'veproperlybuilttheiraircraft,thefacilitatorchecksthehelicopterforaccuracyandthenrecordstheamountoftimethatwasdedicatedtoplanningandconstruction.Thewinner?Theteamthatspendsthemosttimeplanningistypicallytheteamthatcompletestheprojectthefastest.Followingtheactivity,teammemberstakepartinadiscussionaboutteamdynamics,offerinsights,andcreateanactionplanforimprovement.TheJungleEscapekitispackedwithallthecustomerserviceteambuildingactivitiesandtoolsyouneedtodeliveraninteractive,90-minuteexercisethateducatesasitengages.Fromacomprehensivefacilitatorguidetocolorfultoyparts,ausefulparticipantguidestosupportmaterials,anactionvideotoaneco-friendlybackpack,JungleEscapeprovidestheteambuildinggamesandmaterialsthatwillhelpdevelopyourteamintoaneffectiveunitcapableofovercominganyobstacle.Heck,weevenaddedawaterbottlefortrainerswithathirstforlearning!JungleEscapeisasnaptofacilitate,whetheryouareanoviceoraseasonedtrainer.UsethecustomerserviceteambuildinggamesofJungleEscapeasapowerfulwaytointroducebasicteamskills,improveproductivitybetweenmultipleworkteams,orenergizematureteams.UsesandApplicationsJungleEscapecanbeusedasastandaloneteambuildinggameoraspartofamorecomprehensivetrainingprogram.Itwasdevelopedspecificallyfornewandintermediateworkgroups,butit'salsoanexcellentrefresherandenergizerformorematureteams.Youcanalsousethegameto:IntroducetheelementsofeffectiveteamworkKickoffateam-buildingworkshoporseminarImproveproductivitybetweenmultipleworkteamsIdentifygroupissuesorconcernsthatblockteamperformanceEnergizeestablishedworkteams


5.COMMONCURRENCYGAMECommonCurrency:TheCooperativeCompetitionGameisaflexible,team-basedactivitythatutilizesawealthofinterpersonalandgroup-processskills.Weespeciallylikeusingitaspartofnegotiatingandstrategicplanningworkshops,but it’s ideal forawidearrayof trainingtopicsandteamworkgames.Isitreallypossibletopracticethestrategiesofcompetitionandcooperationatthesametime?Yes!Aroundtheworld,productionteams,researchanddevelopmentgroups,andmarketingteamsallarebenefitingfromthepowerofcooperative-competition.Discoverforyourselfthisfreshapproachtoindividual,team,andorganizationaldevelopmentwithCommonCurrency:TheCooperativeCompetitionGame.OverviewWhatiscooperativecompetition?Whenteamsactwithacompetitivespiritthatmotivatesthemtoputforththeirbesteffortswhilecooperatingontheachievementofsimilargoals,you’vegotcooperativecompetition.Anditcangiveyourorganizationanedgeoverthecompetition.CommonCurrencyusestheconceptofcooperativecompetitionamongteamstostresstheimportanceofgroupinterdependence.Towinthisgame,eachgroupmustrelyoncollaborationwithotherstoexchangeinformationandresources.Thus,teamsgainanunderstandingofthebeneficialnatureofcompetitivenessastheystrivetodotheirbest,whilemaintaininggoodworkingrelationshipswithothergroups.Allgroupinteractionsinvolvebothtask(outcome)andrelationship(process)skills.CommonCurrencyisanexcellenttooltoaddressallaspectsofteamworkandstrategicplanning,includingleadershipdevelopment,opencommunication,conflictresolution,principlednegotiation,problemsolving,managingchange,anddecisionmaking.Howthegameworks


Teamsrepresentingfictionalcountriesmustcooperateintradingcoinsandinformationwhilecompetingforthemostvaluablecombinationofcoins.Participantswill:

• Learnthebasicprinciplesofcooperativecompetition.• Discoverhowcooperativecompetitionhelpsteamsandindividualsachievethegreatestresults.• Developtheteamandinterpersonalskillsthatdrivecooperativecompetition.• Understandhowcooperativecompetitionbenefitstheentireorganization.

ChangeVariationGameTheconceptofchangeandhowitaffectstheprocessofcooperativecompetitioncanbeillustratedclearlywiththisvariation.Thebasicgameinstructionsremainthesame;however,teamsmustdealwithchangesinsomeoftheoriginalinformation.ThenewInformationCardsaffectcoincombinations,bonuspoints,andthetotalnumberofcoinsallowedinthefinalcollection.Atthistime,thechangevariationisincludedwiththebasicCommonCurrencygameatnocharge.

WhentouseCommonCurrency

Thisgameisaflexible,team-basedactivitythatutilizesawealthofinterpersonalandgroup-process skills. We especially like using it as part of negotiating and strategic planningworkshops.But it’s ideal forawidearrayof training topics.TheFacilitatorGuide includesdebriefs for training in team building, communication, negotiating, strategic planning,decisionmaking,problemsolving, resourcesharing,andmore.Also included isaseparatechange module, which demonstrates the value of cooperative-competition in times ofchange.

DevelopmentoftheGame

The idea for Common Currency came about as the author was exploring the effects ofcompetition on team building. She discovered that very few people were aware of thebeneficialnatureofcompetitionwithinacollaborativeenvironment,soshedecidedtocreateagamethatwoulddemonstratethosebenefits.

Thechallengewastocreateagamethatutilizedthespiritofcooperativecompetitionwhileremaining flexible enough tomeet a variety of training needs. Themost important issueduring development was the use of limited resources to create a heightened sense ofcompetition, while utilizing a process that would require teams to collaboratewith eachother.Thiswasaccomplishedintwoways:first,byprovidinganunequaldistributionofcoins,withadecreasingamountofcoinsasthevaluesincreased;andsecond,byformulatingseveraldata"bits"aboutthecoinsintheformofInformationCards,whichplayerswouldneedto


accesstodeterminegamestrategies.Thecardsweremadeinduplicatetoincorporatetheriskofnegotiatingforinformationthatwasalreadyknown.

Tofurtherlimittheseresources,thecoinsandcardsweretoberandomlydistributedinsmallportionstoeachparticipatinggroup.Therefore,teamswouldhavediverseassortmentsofcoinvaluesandpiecesofinformation.Inanattempttogainthemostvaluablecoincollection,participantswouldneedtocooperatewithintheirownteamaswellasnegotiatewithothergroupsforinformationandcoins.Theresultinginteractionswouldestablishthebasisforthedebriefingtopics.WhattoOrder

OrderoneCompleteGameforupto8teamsof2-6playerseach.Foradditionalgroupsorplayers,orderanadditionalgamekit.TheCompleteGameincludes:colorcoins,informationcards, identification flagsandenvelopes, scoringsheets,FacilitatorGuide,andsturdy totebag.

Learnhowtoovercomeandmovebeyonddifficultinterpersonalandinter-teamrelationsintheworkplace.CommunicationDerailedisahigh-energysimulationgamethatdemonstratestheprofoundimpactofpoorcommunicationandteachestheskillsneededtocommunicateeffectively.


6.CREATINGANEMOTIONALLYINTELLIGENTWORLD

Acomputer-basedmanagementdevelopmenttraininggameforteams.EmotionalIntelligence(EI)istheabilitytocomprehendyouremotionsandmanagethemeffectively.CreatinganEmotionallyIntelligentWorldisanewcomputer-driventraininggamethatoffersafun,interactivewaytolearnabouteachofthefiveEIskills.EmotionalIntelligenceActivitiesforAdultsAsabreakthroughemotionalintelligencetraininggame,CreatinganEmotionallyIntelligentWorldcanfasttrackyourteamforsuccess.Thiscomputer-basedmanagementdevelopmenttraininggamehelpsteams,employees,leaders,andmanagerslearnandpracticeemotionalintelligenceskillsforbettercommunication,leadership,decision-makingandinterpersonalrelationships.There’snoquestionemotionsareanintegralpartofoureverydaylives,bothathome,atwork,andbeyond.EmotionalIntelligence(EI)istheabilitytocomprehendemotionsandmanagethemeffectivelytogetbetterresultsinbothyourpersonallifeandcareer.Researchshowsthatthosewithhigherlevelsofemotionalintelligencearestrongerleaders,betterdecisionmakers,fostermorefulfillingrelationships,andincreaseteamefficiencyintheworkplace.StudiesalsosuggestthatEIisamoreaccuratepredictorofsuccessatworkandinyourpersonallifethanthemoretraditionalIQtest.Thegoodnewsisthatemotionalintelligenceisaskillthatcanbedevelopedandimproveduponthroughemotionalintelligenceactivitiesforadults.Andonceyouhaveateamthatnotonlyunderstandstheiremotionsbutisalsoawareoftheirabilitytoimpactothers,you’llfindoverallcommunicationwillimprovedramatically,whichcantranslateintohigherfunctionalityandsuccessfulresults.

CreatinganEmotionallyIntelligentWorldisacomputer-basedtraininggamethatprovidesemotionalintelligenceactivitiesforadults.Throughthisfunandinteractivegame,playerslearnabout–andpractice–5coreskillsofemotionalintelligence:AwarenessofSelfAwarenessofOthersActionsofSelfInteractionswithOthersResilience


LearningOutcomesIncreaseknowledgeaboutemotionalintelligenceLearnhowemotionalintelligencecaninfluencesuccessintheworkplaceandpersonallifeFindouthowtoapplyemotionalintelligenceskillsincommon,everydaysituationsLearnaboutstrategiesfordevelopingemotionalintelligenceCreatinganEmotionallyIntelligentWorldisaninteractivecomputer-basedteamgamebuiltonthePowerPointplatform.Thepurposeistoboostplayers’understandingofemotionsandhowtheyimpactotherpeoplewhileinteractingwithaseriesofhighlyengagingemotionalintelligenceactivitiesforadults.Thefast-pacedchallengesincludedinCreatinganEmotionallyIntelligentWorldrelatetothefivedimensionsofemotionalintelligence,andmakeforexcitinggameplayasteamsofuptosixplayerspercomputerworktogetheronagroupproject.Theendgoalistoearnenoughpointstocompletea30-piecepuzzlebycorrectlyrespondingtosevendifferenttypesofchallenges.Andjustasinreallife,duringgameplayUnexpectedLifeEvents(ULEs)randomlyintervene,whicheitheraddorsubtractpuzzlepiecesandcomplicationsfromtheoverallproject.Thegameconcludeswhenateamcompletesthepuzzleproject,orrunsoutoftime.Atthatpoint,playerslearntheirperformancestatistics,includinganOverallEmotionalIntelligenceAwarenessRating,aTeamPerformanceScore,andanassessmentofhowfrequentlytheindividualplayerschoosetoactindependentlyorcollaboratively.


7.DOYOURBESTA fun spin on corporate team building activities, Do Your Best demonstrates the keyprinciples of setting direction in an organization, group, or team. The activities provide astimulatingmeansofuncoveringthecrucialprinciplesofsettingmission,vision,andgoals.DoYourBestisasetofactivitiesthatdemonstratesthekeyprinciplesofsettingdirectioninanorganization,group,orteam.Theshort,five-to-fifteenminuteactivitiesprovideanactive,stimulatingmeansofuncoveringthecrucialprinciplesofsettingmission,vision,andgoals. OverviewDoYourBestcontainsthreemodules-oneformission,oneforvision,andoneforgoalsetting.Eachmodulecontainssixtosevenactivitiesinwhichparticipantsuseacrylicblockstobuildwalls.Thefacilitatorcanuseanyoralloftheactivitiesdependingontimeconstraintsandtheparticularneedsforthetraininggroup.Eachactivitydemonstratesadifferentdirection-settingprincipleandcanberunindependentlyoftheotheractivities.Eachmodule,takenasawhole,buildstothepointofhavingparticipantscrafttheirowndirectionpiece(vision,mission,orsetofgoals).HowItWorksTheoriginalDoYourBestexercisewasdevelopedasanexperientialmeansofteachingwell-researchedgoal-settingprinciples.Theintentwastogiveparticipantsahands-onexperiencethatwasinvolvingandfunyetdemonstratedhowgoalsshouldbeset.ThesameinvolvingaspectsofDoYourBestthatmakeitappropriateforteachinggoalsettingalsomakeitappropriateforteachingmissionandvisionconstruction.Participantsdiscoverthe


principlesthroughparticipationinactivitiesratherthanthroughlectureusingthethreeactivitymodulesincludedintheDoYourBestgame.Mission Module: Contains five activities, each demonstrating one of the five missionprinciples,plusonefinalactivitythatinvolvesthegroupwritingitsownmission.VisionModule:Containsfiveactivities,eachdemonstratingoneofthefivevisionprinciples,plusonefinalactivitythatinvolvesthegroupwritingitsownvision.GoalSettingModule:Containssixactivities,eachdemonstratingoneofthesixgoal-settingprinciples,plusonefinalactivitythatinvolvesthegroupsettingitsowngoals.WhattoOrderEachDoYourBestkitcontains:convenient3-ringbinderreproducibleparticipantmaterialsforvision,mission,andgoal-settingsectionscompletefacilitatorguidetransparencymasters4boxesof30acrylicblocks12laminated"Instructions"sheetsheavy-dutyHRDQtotebagExtraGamePacks,orderoneperteam,whichincludes:1boxof30acrylicblocks3laminated"Instructions"sheets


8.FLIGHTFROMSAVOGAMESend supervisors on amemorable exploration of supervisory skillswith Flight from Savo,HRDQ’s exciting hands-on adventure game. Participants gain first-hand experience in thefundamentalsupervisoryskillsof:GuidingtheWork,OrganizingtheWork,DevelopingYourStaff,ManagingPerformance,andManagingRelations.bytheHRDQDevelopmentTeamSend supervisors on amemorable exploration of supervisory skillswith Flight from Savo,HRDQ’s exciting hands-on adventure game. Participants experience first-hand thefundamentalsupervisoryskillspresentedinHRDQ’sSupervisorySkillsQuestionnaire:GuidingtheWork,OrganizingtheWork,DevelopingYourStaff,ManagingPerformance,andManagingRelations.TheScenarioOnanexpeditiontostudyvolcanoes,youandyourgroupofscientistsbarelyescapeinjurywhenyourvintageWorldWarIIaircraftcrashesontheremoteislandofSavo.TheonlywayofftheislandistoconstructaStearmanPT-13Dplanefromacacheofoldpartsdiscoveredontheisland.Canyoursupervisorgetyourgrouptobuildtheescapeplaneintime—beforethevolcanoerupts?LearningOutcomesLearn5fundamentalsupervisoryskillsPracticethe5skillsinanengaging“live”groupprojectReceivedirectfeedbackonskillstrengthsandweaknessesUnderstandthechallengesofbeingasupervisorDeterminewhichskillsonecanapplytobemoreeffectiveonthejobTheoryTheabilitytobalancethegoalsoftheorganizationwiththeneedsoftheworkgroupisthecommonthreadthatrunsthrough5keysupervisoryskilldimensions.ThesedimensionsarethefocusofFlightfromSavoandinclude:GuidingtheWork:Takingthedirectionoftheorganizationandtranslatingitintoactionable


plansfortheworkgroup.OrganizingtheWork:Assigningpeople,equipment,andtaskstomeetworkgoals.DevelopingYour Staff:Activelyworking to increase the skill levelof eachemployeebeingsupervised.ManagingPerformance:Removing theobstacles tobetterperformancesoemployeescanmeettheirownandtheorganization’sobjectives.ManagingRelations:Developingandmaintaininggood relationshipswithother groups sothatthesupervisor’semployeesandtheorganizationmeettheirgoals.FreeResourcesAskfortheTheoreticalBackgroundHowItWorksThisexcitingsimulationgamedemonstrateshowasupervisorputsthe5keysupervisoryskillstowork.Presentedwithapredeterminedsetoftoypartsandchargedwithbuildinganescapeplane,eachgroupelectsasupervisorwhoguidestheconstructionprojectusingthe5supervisoryskills.Aseriesof“Setbacks”and“LuckyBreaks”bothcomplicatesandfacilitatesthegroup’swork,andchallengesthesupervisor.Thesimulationendswhenthereconstructedplaneisdeemedairworthy.Afterthemodelsarecompleted(approximately60minuteslater),participantstakepartinagroupdiscussionontheuseofthe5supervisoryskillsusedduringtheactivity.UsesforFlightfromSavoFlightfromSavoisdesignedforsupervisorswithminimumtomoderateexperience,butitcanalsobeusedasarefresherformoreseasonedsupervisors.Werecommendusingthegameinconjunctionwithourbest-sellinglearninginstrument,theSupervisorySkillsQuestionnaire.Basedonthesamemodel,theSupervisorySkillsQuestionnairepinpointsskillstrengthsandweaknesses.FlightfromSavothenofferssupervisorsafunandinteractivewaytopractice,experience,anddiscussthekeyskills.WhattoOrder/ProductContentsEach Complete Game includes materials to simultaneously train up to 3 teams of 5-7participantseach.AllpartsexceptfortheParticipantGuidesarereusable.Forlargergroups,orderExtraGamePacksandParticipantGuides.OurCustomerServiceTeamisavailabletoassistyouindeterminingyourmaterialsneeds.TheFlightfromSavoCompleteGameincludes:1FacilitatorGuide3setsofgameparts21ParticipantGuides3decksofLuckyBreakcards3decksofSetBackcards1mood-settingaudioCD1presentationCD3laminatedinstructioncards


1stopwatch3rubberizedtablemats1padobserverforms1padreflectionquestions1plasticcardcase1sturdytotebagTheFlightfromSavoExtraGamePackincludes:7ParticipantGuides1setofgameparts1deckofLuckyBreakcards1deckofSetBackcards1instructioncard1rubberizedtablematTheFlightfromSavoFacilitatorGuideincludes:AdministrativeguidelinesTheoreticalbackgroundExperientiallearning/trainingmethodologyFrequentlyaskedquestionsDescriptionoftheSupervisorySkillsModelTrainingdesignoptionsBlanktrainingoutlineSamplecopyoftheParticipantGuideCDwithmood-settingsoundtrackCD-ROM containing Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation and reproducible masters,including a Certificate of Achievement, Training Evaluation, and overhead transparencymastersTheFlightfromSavoParticipantGuideincludes:ScenariodescriptionReflectionquestionsDescriptionofthe5SupervisorySkillsActionplanning


9.GETFITFORCOACHINGSKILLPRACTICEGAMEEnhanceyourcoachingtrainingwithGetFitforCoaching–ASkillPracticeGame.BasedontheGetFitforCoachingassessment,thisfunandfast-pacedgamegivesparticiEnhanceyourcoachingtrainingwithGetFitforCoaching–ASkillPracticeGame.BasedontheGetFitforCoachingassessment,thisfunandfast-pacedgamegivesparticipantstheopportunitytopracticethe5skillsvitaltoeffectivecoaching:BuildingRapport,ObservingandAnalyzing,QuestioningandListening,ProvidingFeedback,andFacilitatingLearning.LearningOutcomesPracticeandstrengthenthe5keycoachingskillsDiscoverhowtodevelopeffectivecoachingrelationshipsandprovidearewardingworkenvironmentLearnhowtoimproveothers’performanceandmaximizepotentialthroughcoachingTheoryGetFitforCoaching–ASkillPracticeGameisbasedontheCoachingProcessModeladdressedintheGetFitforCoachingassessment.Thismodelillustrates5distinctskillsassociatedwithsuccessfulcoaching(the5competenciesmeasuredintheassessment)andtheopenflowofcommunicationbackandforthbetweenthecoachandthepersonbeingcoached.HowItWorksAfterabriefpresentationonthe5keycoachingskills,teamsbeginthefirstroundofplay,racingagainsttheclocktoanswercoachingquestionsandwinachipforeachcoachingskill.Inround2,pairsofplayerscompetetobethefirsttowin5lettercards(oneforeachofthelettersintheword“COACH”).UsesforGetFitforCoaching–ASkillPracticeGameGetFitforCoaching–ASkillPracticeGamecanbeusedasastandalonegametobuild,refresh,orreinforcecoachingskills,oraspartofaleadershiptrainingprogram.ItisalsoapowerfuladditiontotheGetFitforCoachingassessment,enablingparticipantstofine-tuneareasofstrengthandimproveskillareasasneededthroughpractice.WhattoOrder/ProductContents


EachCompleteGameincludesmaterialstosimultaneouslytrainupto16participantsor4teamsof4participants.AllpartsexceptfortheParticipantGuidesarereusable.Forlargergroups,orderoneGamePackforeachadditionalteamof4participants.OurCustomerServiceTeamisavailabletoassistyouwithdeterminingyourtrainingmaterialneeds.TheGetFitforCoachingCompleteGameincludes:1FacilitatorGuide4setsofcarddeckswithindividualstoragecases4laminatedgamecards16ParticipantGuides120gamechipsSturdytotebagTheGetFitforCoachingExtraGamePackincludes:4ParticipantGuides1laminatedgamecard1carddeckinstoragecase30gamechipsFacilitatorGuidefeatures(includedinthecompletegame):AdministrativeguidelinesTheoreticalbackgroundCoachingProcessModelOverviewofthe5keycoachingskillsExperientiallearning/trainingmethodologyTrainingdesignoptionsPreparationchecklistBlanktrainingoutlineSamplecopyoftheParticipantGuideCD-ROM(includesoverheadtransparencymastersand2Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentations)Convenient3-ringbinderParticipantGuidefeatures:SummaryoftheCoachingProcessModelOverviewofthe5keycoachingskillsAnintrospectivecoachingexerciseActionplanningpantstheopportunitytopracticethefiveskillsvitaltoeffectivecoaching.


10.JUNKYARDGAMES

JunkyardGamesisanexcitingnewtraininggamefromHRDQthatcombinesenergyandfunwithcreativityandprocessimprovement.Teamsworktogether,plan,strategize,andexecutetheirideastoachieveacommongoal–allwhilehavingfuninalearningsafeenvironment.Thereisn’tanyrightorwrong,onlylearningfromsuccessesandmistakes.ProcessImprovementGames-JunkyardGamesTheOutrageouslyFunInnovationSimulationJunkyardGamesisaninnovationtraininggameforemployeeandmanagementdevelopmenttraining.Theteamactivityisanengagingandinteractiveexperientialinstructionalgamethateffectivelyimprovestheeffectivenessofteamandindividualinnovationskills.Whetherit’sdoingmoreforless,increasingproductivity,orreducingcosts,innovationisthelifebloodofallsuccessfulorganizations.Withoutit,organizationsmaysurvive,buttheyseldomthrive.Thefactofthematteristhatanyonecanbeinnovative,regardlessofprofessionorlevelofresponsibility.Theopportunityforprocessimprovementexistseverywhereandateverylevelwithinanorganization.Everybody’sinnovating,butoftenitisn’tformallyrecognizedas"processimprovement"or"innovation".Thegoodnewsisthatthroughprocessimprovementgames,anyonecanlearnhowtobeinnovativewithregularpracticeandalittlecourage.Fearisanaturalbyproductofinnovation,andyou’vegottohavecouragetotakerisksandshareyourideas.Thepayoffforovercomingyourfearscanbetremendous,changingthewayyourcompanyoperates,inventinganewproduct,andsavingyourbusinesstimeandmoneyintheprocess.Nowthereisawaytoencourageinnovationanddeveloptheskillsneededtohaveapositiveimpactonorganizationalperformance.JunkyardGamesisanexcitingtrainingsimulationfromHRDQthatcombinesenergyandfunwithcreativityandprocessimprovementgames.Teamsworktogether,plan,strategize,andexecutetheirideastocreatethemostinnovativetabletopgamesforaninternationalcompetitionamongimaginarycountries.Thechallengeisthattheymayonlyusethemiscellaneous“junk”availabletothem.Thepartsarerandom,andnoteveryteamisgiventhesamestuff.Afteraninitialroundofplanningandtesting,teamsareaskedtopracticetheirinnovationskillstoimproveupontheiroriginaldesign.Thentheoutrageousfunbeginswhentheteamsgettoplayeachother’sgamesandcompetetowinatallcosts!


LearningOutcomesDifferentiatebetweeninnovationandcreativityUnderstandthevalueofmanagingtask-drivenandprocess-drivenbehaviorsLearnandapplya7-stepinnovationprocessUsesfortheGameJunkyardGamesiseffectiveeitherasastand-aloneactivityoraspartofamorecomprehensivetrainingprogram.Herearesomesuggestedapplicationsforthegame:Kickoffateam-buildingworkshoporseminarIntroducetheconceptofinnovationEnergizeanexistingteam’slevelofcreativityforinnovationPracticeusinginnovationskillsina"safe"environmentInterviewwiththeAuthorWerecentlyinterviewedRonRoberts,co-authorofJunkyardGames,togethisinsightsoninnovationandwhyisitimportanttoorganizationstoday.Asktoreadtheinterview.HowItWorksUsingonlythemiscellaneous"junk"availabletothem,teamscompeteinprocessimprovementgamestocreatethemostinnovativetable-topsportingeventforaninternationalcompetition.Afteraninitialroundofplanning,teamsarechallengedtopracticeinnovationontheirinitialgamedesigns.Thingsgetreallyinterestingwhenteamshavefunplayingeachother’sgames.Followinggameplay,additionallearningtakesplaceasteamsgivehonestfeedbackoneachofthegamedesignsandhowwelltheymetthestatedobjectivesandgoals.WhattoOrderEachCompleteGameincludesmaterialstotrainupto3teamsof4-8participants.Allpartsarereusable.Fortrainingsessionswithmorethan3groups,orderoneextragamepackperteam.Contactusforassistancewithdeterminingyourmaterialsneeds.IfyouarenewtothisproductwehighlyrecommendHRDQQuickStartTraining,whetheryouareanovicetraineroraseasonedfacilitator.It’sanexcellentwaytoquicklygetuptospeedontheproductsoyoucanstepintoyourfirsttrainingclasswithconfidence.Personalized,one-on-onetelephonecoachingisprovidedinone-hoursessionsatyourconvenience.Oursubjectmatterexpertswillreviewtheprogramwithyou,offerideasfortailoringtheprogramtoyourspecificneeds,discusstypicalparticipantquestionsandreactions,andmore.RelatedProductsWhat'sMyTeamMemberStyleMarsSurfaceRoverGame-TeamJungleEscapeType-GameTimeRequired-1.5to2hoursAuthors-RonRobertsandBernieDeKoven


11.JUSTMYTYPEGAMEJustMyTypeisafun,revealingcardgamebasedonJung’stheoryofpersonalitytypes.Bytradinganddiscussingcardsandfashioningahandthatbestcapturestheirpersonalitystyle,playerslearnaboutthevariouspersonalitydimensions.LEADERSHIPMETAPHOREXPLORERKITAdynamictrainingtooldesignedtostimulatewisdomandunderstandingabouthowleadershipplaysoutinorganizations.

Addanexhilaratingandmeaningfulexercisetoanytrainingsession.JustMyTypeisafun,revealingcardgamebasedonJung’stheoryofpersonalitytypes.

Bytradinganddiscussingcardsandfashioningahandthatbestcapturestheirpersonalitystyle,playerslearnabout4personalitydimensions:Extraversion/Introversion,Sensing/Intuition,Thinking/Feeling,andJudging/Perceiving.Thegamegivesparticipantsanopportunitytodiscusshowbehaviorpreferencesimpacttheirrelationshipswithothersandhowtheycanworktogethermoreeffectivelyandproductively.

LearningOutcomes

• Discoverone’spersonalstyle• Understanddifferencesinbehaviorpreferences• Identifybehaviorstrengthsandblindspots• Buildacceptanceandunderstandingofthosewithdifferentbehaviorpreferences

TheoryThisdynamiccardgameisbaseduponconceptsdevelopedbyCarlJung.Histheorysuggeststhatthereare8personalitypreferencesthatwealluseatdifferenttimes.These8preferencesareorganizedinto4pairsofcontrastingdimensions.Eachdimensionrepresentsaparticularwaywerespondtotheworldaroundus.Forexample,wherewefocusourattentionorhowwemakedecisionsisdeterminedbyourpreferences.Ourpreferencesin


eachofthefourpairscombineintowhatiscalledaPersonalityType.

HowItWorksCardsaredividedintofour“suits,”representingthe4personalitydimensions.Eachcardcontainsanadjectiverelevanttoaparticularpersonalitystyle.Forexample,aThinkingcardmightcontaintheword“logical.”Playersarerandomlydealtseveralcardsfromeachsuit.Someofthecardsmaydescribethem,butmanywon’t.Tofashionahandthatbestcapturestheirpersonalitystyle,playerstradeanddiscusscards.Afterthegame,participantworkbooksprovideanoverviewofpersonalitytypes,shortactivities,andinstructionsforgeneratinganddiscussinganoptionalteamprofile.

JustMyTypemakesaperfectintroductiontoanycommunication,diversity,leadership,orpersonality-styleworkshop.Thegameisalsoeffectiveasastand-alonelearningevent.EachCompleteGametrainsupto16participants.AllmaterialsexceptfortheParticipantWorkbooksarereusable.Forlargergroups,orderoneGamePackforeachadditional8players.


12.LEADOUT:ANEXPERIENCEINLEADERSHIPSIMULATIONLeadout:AnExperienceinLeadershipisanintenseandexcitingsimulationthatusesareal-lifebusinessscenariotodrivehometheimportanceofcoreleadershipandteambehaviors.Rootedinthetheoriesdevelopedbytopmanagementexperts,thechallengeistomakequalitydecisionswhileconfrontingeverydayorganizationalissues.Yourmanagerwasunexpectedlytransferredtoanotherdepartment.Yournewleaderdoesn’tprovidethesametypeofdirection.Andnow,someofyourteammatesaretryingtounderminehisefforts.Doesthissoundlikeatypicaldayatwork?Hopefullynot!Thegoodnewsisthattoday,youaren’tattheoffice.Instead,you’refarawayfromyoureverydayenvironment,participatinginalearningexperiencethatwillhaveaprofoundeffectonhowyouviewteamsandleaders.WelcometoLeadout:AnExperienceinLeadership,anintenseandexcitingsimulationthatusesareal-lifebusinessscenariotodrivehometheimportanceofcoreleadershipandteambehaviors.Rootedinthetheoriesdevelopedbytopmanagementexperts,thechallengeisforteamstomakequalitydecisionswhileconfrontingtypicalorganizationalissues.Neverbeforehastherebeenamorepositivewaytodistillbestpracticesinplanning,decisionmaking,communication,conflictresolution,andinterpersonalrelationships.HowItWorksWorkingforalandacquisitionfirm,teamsserveasregionalofficesonamissiontoidentifyandsecurelandthatmeetsfourspecificcriteria:adequaterainfall,properdrainage,richsoil,andgentleslope.Eachplayerisgivenamapthatcontainsbitsandpiecesofrelevantinformation.Buttheycan’tkeepit–theymustquicklymemorizewhattheyseebeforeit’stakenaway.Then,it’suptotheindividualplayerstodecideiftheywanttosharetheirinformationornot.Whattheymaynotrealizerightawayisthateverymovetheteammakeswillhaveaneffectonthefinaloutcome.Suspensebuildsas,oneparceloflandatatime,theresultsofthegroup’sdecisionsarerevealed.Choosinganon-viablelandiscostly,fertilerealestateisprofitable,andthat’sthedifferencebetweenwinningandlosing.Soundsimple?Notsofast.Theplotthickens,justasitdoesineverydayorganizationallife.Interpersonalconflictrotsawayattrust.Personnelchangescropupoutofnowhere.Andnoonesinglepersonhasallofthetools.Decisionsmustbemadequickly–andoftentimesthere’sriskinvolved.Leadoutisapopularfavoriteamongaudiences.Butthesimulationgoesbeyondjustfun.It


offersreallearning,throughtheuseofmidpointreflection,discussionquestions,andaForceFieldAnalysisexercise.UsesfortheGameLeadoutcanbeusedasastandalonelearningexperience,orincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramthataddresses:LeadershipTeambuildingGroupdecisionmakingCommunicationPlanningMotivationRisktakingConflictresolutionInfluenceProductTypeSimulationTrainsupto4groupsof9memberseach.ObjectiveTosurfaceteamandleaderdynamicsTimeRequired2-3hoursAbouttheAuthorsCharlesHosfordbuiltonFredFosmire'sinitialconcepttodevelopthisexperientialactivityintoaunique,excitingandversatileleadershipdevelopmentsimulation.Withover35yearsofexperienceinthefield,hewasoneofBehavioralScience'searlyadvocatesinthe1960s.Hewasbestrecognizedforhiscontributionstoleadershipdevelopment,team-buildingandconflictmanagementinbusinessandeducationalsettings.FredFosmire'screativityisexemplifiedbytheversatilityandrichnessofhisRealEstategamewhichwasthebasisforLeadout.AfteradistinguishedcareerattheUniversityofOregonandasanindependentconsultanttoanumberofmajorcorporations,heretiredasSeniorVicePresidentoftheWeyerhaeuserCompany.TotalItems:2


13.MAESTRO-THETEAMPERFORMANCEGAME

Ateambuildingtraininggameforemployeeandmanagementdevelopment,whichaimstoimproveteamwork,teamMaestroateambuildingtraininggameforemployeeandmanagementdevelopmenttraining.Theexperientiallearningactivityisanengagingandinteractivewaytoimproveteamwork,teamperformance,teamleadership,andproblemsolvingskills.Anintegralpartofthemodernworkingworld,teamsareacriticalcomponenttoanorganization’ssuccess.Youcaninfusefunintoyournexttrainingsessionwhilehelpingteamsdevelopvitalgroupprocessskillssuchasleadership,rolesandresponsibilities,creativeproblem-solving,planning,andcommunication,withMaestro:TheTeamPerformanceGame.Hands-onandengaging,thisinteractivegameleadstoarichandmeaningfuldialoguethatpreparesteamstoperformmoreeffectivelyintheworkplace.Itistheperfectkick-offforyourteambuildinginitiative,teamenergizer,orstandalonelearningevent.GettheIcebreaker!LearningOutcomesLearnhowtoapplyskillstosolveanunstructuredproblemPrepareteamsandleaderstodevelopkeygroupprocessskillsPracticeleadershipskillsunderpressureExperiencewhatittakestobeahigh-performingteamUsesfortheGameMaestroiseffectiveeitherasastand-aloneactivityoraspartofamorecomprehensivetrainingprogram.Thegameistheperfectkick-offforyourteambuildinginitiative,teamenergizer,orstandalonelearningevent.Itisalsoaparticularlyusefultoolforleadership,communication,andcreativeproblemsolvingtraining.


HowItWorksMaestrosimulatesanunstructuredproblemsoparticipantscanexperiencetheproblemandthesolutionfromtheinside,justastheydointherealworld.RehearsingtoauditionforthetophonorofplayingatCarnegieHall,teamsarepresentedwithasongthattheymustpracticeandthenperforminfrontofapanelofjudges.Theirfirstchallengeistodecideasateamwhoshouldleadthemasmaestro.Thentheypracticetogetherasanensemble.Buttheproblemisthattheydon’tknowthenameofthesongtheymustperform-andtheymustplayitusingonlyhandbells.Worseyet,teamsdon’tgainaccesstotheinstrumentsuntilit’stimetoaudition!Theactivitydrawstoaclosewhenteamsperformandawinnerischosenbasedonpointsearnedforqualityofleadership,qualityofperformance,andsongrecognition.WhattoOrderEachCompleteGameincludesmaterialstotrainupto4groupsof4-8participantsatone

time.Allpartsarereusable.PleasecallourCustoemrServiceTeamat 800.633.4533ifyouneedassistanceindeterminingyourmaterialsneeds.IfyouarenewtothisproductwehighlyrecommendHRDQQuickStartTraining,whetheryouareanovicetraineroraseasonedfacilitator.It’sanexcellentwaytoquicklygetuptospeedontheproductsoyoucanstepintoyourfirsttrainingclasswithconfidence.Personalized,one-on-onetelephonecoachingisprovidedatyourconvenience.Oursubjectmatterexpertswillreviewtheprogramwithyou,offerideasfortailoringtheprogramtoyourspecificneeds,discusstypicalparticipantquestionsandreactions,andmore.RelatedProductsJungleEscapeTallShipsMarsSurfaceRoverTypeGameTimeRequired1hourAuthorSteveSugarperformance,teamleadership,andproblemsolvingskills.


14.MARSSURFACEROVERGAMEBreathenewlifeintoyourtrainingwithtwoaction-packedgamesthatwillsendyouraudienceonspace-ageadventuresinteambuildingandleadership.Acomprehensivekitwithtwostandalonemodules,theMarsSurfaceRovertransformsyourclassroomintoatop-secretdevelopmentlabwhenyouraudienceischallengedtodesignanddevelopanewprototypevehicleforNASA.Aneweditionhaslanded!CheckouttheNEW3rdEditionofMarsRoverChallenge.Acomprehensivekitwithtwostandalonemodules,MarsRoverChallengetransformsyourclassroomintoatop-secretdevelopmentlabwhenyouraudienceischallengedtodesignanddevelopanewprototypevehicleforNASA.

GiveourCustomerServiceTeamacalltodayat 800-633-4533andwe’llwalkyouthroughwhat’snew,andgiveyouaspecialofferonupgradingtothenewedition.Notreadytomakethemovetothenewedition?Youcanstillorderallextrapartsandparticipantguidesforthe2ndEdition.

AsuccessfulRovercanbeconstructedanynumberofways.Theplayingfieldislevelforthosewithorwithoutmechanicalskills.Thebestpartisthatthere’snosingle"right"design.ThispivotalfeatureofthegameallowsparticipantstoproduceaRoverthatisacompositeoftheteam’screativity,vision,andskills.EachparticipantwillneedaWorkbook.AnindispensablepartoftheMarsRoverChallenge,theWorkbookcaptureskeypointsanddiscussiontopicsforthegroup.Italsocontainscriticalthinkingandreflectionactivitiesforindividuals,includingapersonaldevelopmentplanandassessment.Byhighlightingthebenefitsofcollaboration,theMarsRoverChallengehelpsorganizations,teamsandindividualsbecomemoreeffectiveatworkingtogether.What'sNewinthe3rdEdition?TheMarsRoverChallenge,firstintroducedin1997,isnowinitsthirdedition.Therearetwoversionstothetraininggame,LeadershipandTeamwork.Theyworksidebyside(intheDeluxeKit)ortheycanbestandalone.Althoughtheseversionsfunctionindependently,togethertheypresentamorecompletepictureofcollaboration.Now,extensivelyrevised,updatedandwithanewmoreintuitivestructuretoenhanceyourunderstandingandleave


youbetterprepared,thethirdeditionoffersnumerousimprovementsandadditions,including:NewUSBFlashDriveAUSBdrive,whichisafasterandmoreconvenientstoragedevice,hasreplacedtheCD.Itcontainstheessentialandoptionalfacilitatorsupportmaterials.AugmentedParticipantMaterialsWeaugmentedboththeleadershipandteamworkWorkbookinresponsetoourclients'desiretostrengthenparticipants'understandingandapplicationofthematerial.NewandImprovedGameResourcesTheMarsRoverChallengescenarioisnowmorecompellingthanever,andthePowerPointslidesincludebrandnewmultimediaelements.Keyresourceshavealsobeendrasticallyimproved.ThePriceListandblueprintsarenowfullcolorandmoredetailed,andwe'veaddedaPoster(leadershipversion)thatactsasaquickreferenceandvisualaid.EvenMoreUp-To-DateResearchMorecontemporaryresearchhasbeenintegratedintotheTheoryBackground.Collaborationhasreplacedfacilitationasthemosteffectiveleadershipapproachintheleadershipversion,andtheteamworkversionnowemphasizesthebenefitsofworkingcollaborativelyversesworkinginsilos.IntheLeadershipversion,thereisnewresearchbehindthethreeprevailingleadershipstyles—Traditional,PassiveandCollaborative.IntheTeamworkversion,thereisnewresearchbehindthecontrastingapproachesofcollaborativeteamworkandthesilomentality.


14.PLAYINGWITHSTYLEPersonalstyleandhowitrelatestocommunication,leadership,performanceimprovement,andorganizationalteamsisafrequenttopicoftoday’sbest-sellingbusinessandpersonaldevelopmentbooks.Butacquiringandmasteringthisknowledgecantakeyearstounderstandandinternalizethroughreal-lifeexperiences.Thiscollectionofcard-basedteamworkgamesimprovestheknowledgeofpersonalitystyleandinterpersonalskills.FromtheThiagiGroup,PlayingwithStyleisacollectionofcardgamesforemployeeandmanagementdevelopmenttraining.Improvestheknowledgeofpersonalitystyleandinterpersonalskills.DevelopedbySivasailam“Thiagi”ThiagarajanandTracyTagliatiofTheThiagiGroup,theseinstructionalgamesandtrainingactivitiessupplementthelearningfromtheHRDQStyleSeries,assessmentsthataccuratelyidentifyindividualpersonalstyles.There’slotsofbuzzaboutpersonalstyleandhowtocapitalizeonit.Butacquiringandmasteringthisknowledgecantakeyearsthroughreal-lifeexperiencesalone.PlayingwithStyleisacollectionoftendifferenttraininggamesandtrainingactivitiesthathelpindividualstoquicklylearnthecommoncharacteristicsofeachofthefourpersonalstylesintheHRDQStylemodel:Direct,Spirited,Considerate,andSystematic.Thesetraininggamesandactivitiesalsohelpdevelopanunderstandingofthestrengthsandpotentialtroublespotsassociatedwitheachstyle.Individualsquicklybuildfluencyinthedifferentpersonalstylessothattheycanimproveinterpersonalskillsandinteractmoreeffectivelywithothers.PlayingwithStylemotivatespeopletotakeanactiveroleinthemasteryofpersonalstyles.Gameplayrangesfromone-playersolitairetolargegroupactivities,andmostgamescanbeplayedinlessthan30minutes.Theobjectiveoftheinstructionalgamesistohelpindividualsquicklybuildfluencyinthedifferentpersonalstylessothattheycanimproveinterpersonalskillsandinteractmore


effectivelywithothers.PlayingwithStylemotivatespeopletotakeanactiveroleinthemasteryofpersonalstyles.Thegamesprovideawidevarietyofinteractivetrainingactivitiesandlearningexperiences.ThePlayingwithStylegamesareintendedassupplementallearningandtrainingactivitiestotheHRDQStyleSeriesassessments.WhileitispossibletointroducetheHRDQStyleModelusingPlayingwithStyle,itismosthelpfultoparticipantstohaveaworkingknowledgeandunderstandingoftheirpreferreddominantstyleandthebasiccharacteristicsofeachofthefourstyles.ThegamesareanexcellentfollowuptoanyofthetitlesintheHRDQStyleSeries.PlayingwithStyleincludes10cardgamesplusanadditionalbonusgameyoucanuseasanicebreakerorclosingactivity.Basedonclassicssuchaspoker,rummy,andbluff,gameplayrangesfromone-playersolitairetolargegroupactivities.Eachgametakesapproximately15–30minutestofacilitateandplay.Thechoiceisyours–playone,playsome,orplaythemall.Weguaranteethegameswillbethehitwithanyaudience.Participantswillleavethesessionpreparedtotransferthelearningtotheworkplaceandputtheirnewly-acquiredknowledgeintoimmediateaction.TheoryandDevelopmentPlayingwithStylewasdevelopedbyworld-renownedtraininggamedeveloper,Dr.Sivasailam“Thiagi”ThiagarajanandTracyTagliatiofTheThiagiGroup.Usingtheirexperienceandexpertiseinthefieldofinstructionalgamesandtrainingactivities,PlayingwithStylewasdevelopedasasupplementallearningtooltotheHRDQStyleSeriesassessments.ThepowerbehindPlayingwithStyleandtheHRDQStyleSeriesproductsliesinthesimplebuteffectivemodelforunderstandinghumanbehavior.BasedontheprovenpersonalitytheoriesofMarstonandJung,themodelidentifiestwobasicdimensionsofpersonalstyle:AssertivenessandExpressiveness.Assertivenessistheeffortapersonmakestoinfluenceorcontrolthethoughtsoractionsofothers.Expressivenessistheeffortthatapersonmakestocontrolhisorheremotionsandfeelingswhenrelatingtoothers.Combiningthetwodimensionsresultsinafour-quadrantmodelwithfouruniquepersonalstyles:Direct,Spirited,Considerate,andSystematic.ThesimplicityoftheHRDQStyleModeliseasyfortrainerstofacilitateandmemorableforemployeesandmanagerstoapply.UsesfortheGamePlayingwithStyleisanexcellentwaytoexpand,enhance,andreinforcethelearninggainedfromtheHRDQStyleSeriestrainingassessments.Herearejustsomeofthewaysyoucanusetheinstructionalgamesforclassroom-basedtraining:IntroductiontoanyStyleSeriesassessmentStandalonetrainingactivitiesIcebreakersEnergizersRefreshergamesComponentofamanagementdevelopmentworkshoportrainingprogramFollowuptoanyStyleSeriesassessment


15.ROCKET:THEPROJECTMANAGEMENTGAMENewfromsubjectmatterexpertLouRussell,Rocket:TheProjectManagementGameisacompetitiveteamsimulationthatemphasizessimple,fast,andflexibletechniquesfortacklingeverydayprojectssuccesIntoday’sstreamlinedorganizations,projectmanagementisnolongerjustthedomainofthespecialist.Nowjustabouteveryoneisrequiredtoplaytheprojectmanagerrole.Atthesametime,thisgrowingneeddoesn’tnecessarilyrequirecertifications,Ganttcharts,ortheCriticalPathMethod.Instead,what’sreallyneededisabasic,solidskillsetthatcanbeappliedtoeverydaywork.

Here’sthetrainingsolutionthatwillprovidejusttherightamountofinsight.FromsubjectmatterexpertLouRussell,Rocket:TheProjectManagementGame,acompetitiveteamsimulationthatemphasizessimple,fast,andflexibletechniquesforensuringprojectsuccess.WhatmakesRocketsuchaneffectivelearningexperienceisthecombinationofanactualhands-onteamchallengeandRussell’sfour-stepDaretoProperlyManageResourcesmodel.Throughgameplay,participantslearnveryquicklytheimportanceofeachphase,fromplanningtocompletionaswellastheneedtopracticewhat’sreferredtoasflexiblestructure.

FreeResources:AskfortheTheoreticalBackground

LearningOutcomesExperiencefirsthandtheskillsrequiredtomanageprojectseffectivelyUnderstandthevariouschallengesofprojectmanagementRealizehowtoleveragepersonalstrengthstoimproveprojectcommunicationLearnhowtoapplytheDAREmodelofprojectmanagement


HowitWorksAttheheartofthegameisaconstructionproject–youguessit,arocket!Projectteamsarefacedwiththechallengeofbuildingtoexactspecifications,givenonlylimitedknowledgeandresources–andthey’reexpectedtocompletetheprojectbothonbudgetandontime.Whileonthesurface,itmayseemlikeasomewhatsimpletask,tensionandpressuregrowasinformationisrevealedandteamdynamicsemerge.TheRocketGameKitincludeseverythingyouneedtotrainupto16playersatonetime.Allpartsarereusable.ProductTypeGameObjectiveTolearnabasicprojectmanagementprocessTimeRequired2hoursRocketisbasedontheglobalindustrystandard,ProjectManagementBodyofKnowledge(PMBOK),anditsupportsprojectmanagementasdefinedbytheAmericanSocietyofTrainingandDevelopment’sCertifiedProfessionalinLearningandPerformance(CPLP).AuthorLouRussellispresidentandCEOofRussellMartin&Associates.SheistheauthorofTheAcceleratedLearningFieldbook,ProjectManagementforTrainers,ITLeadershipAlchemy,LeadershipTraining,and10StepstoSuccessfulProjectManagement.SheisafrequentcontributortoComputerWorld,CutterExecutiveReports,andNetworkWorld,amongothers,andpublishesthemonthlyLearningFlashelectronicnewsletter.Apopularspeaker,LouaddressesnationalandinternationalconferencessuchastheProjectManagementInstitute,ProjectWorld,andLotuSphere.SheholdsacomputersciencedegreefromPurdueUniversity,whereshetaughtdatabaseandprogrammingclasses,andaMastersinInstructionalTechnologyfromIndianaUniversity.sfully.


16.STRIKEFIGHTERBeforethepeopleinyourorganizationattempttomaneuverthroughreal-worldnegotiations,givethemtheopportunitytopracticetheirskillsinthesafetyoftheclassroomwithStrikeFighter,HRDQ’snewaction-packedtrainingsimulationthatteachesasolidstart-to-finishstrategy.Ifyouthinknegotiationsareabattletobewon,imaginethis…YouknowfirsthandwhattheAirServiceneedsinitsaircraft–heck,you’veflownthecovertoperationsyourself.Now,asthemilitaryCommanderoftheAirService,you’reabouttotakepartinthemostchallengingmissionofall:atop-secretmeetingwiththeHeadsoftheLandandSeaServicestoreplaceanagingfleetofstrikefighterjetswithjustasinglemodel.WhileyouwanttofightforthesoleinterestsoftheAirService,youknowitcouldcauseyoutowinthebattle…butlosethewar.Instead,youmustengageyourwell-honednegotiatingskillsandcollaborate.

QuickLinks:AskusfortheTheoreticalBackgroundAskusforthearticle-TrainingSimulations:MorethanFunandGamesPracticemakesperfect.Beforethepeopleinyourorganizationattempttomaneuverthroughreal-worldnegotiations,givethemtheopportunitytopracticetheirskillsinthesafetyoftheclassroomwiththeaction-packedsimulation,StrikeFighter.ThewinneroftheNASAGAgamedesigncompetition,thislearning-richexperienceisaimedathelpingindividualsbecomemorecompetentandconfidentnegotiatorsbyteachingasolidstart-to-finishstrategy.Thereisn’tamorepowerfulwaytosurfacestrengthsandweaknesses,andanswerthequestion:IsthewayIapproachnegotiatingsuccessful,andifnot,whatdoIneedtochange?

WhatyouwillachievewithStrikeFighterPracticeusingthenegotiationprocessandreflectupontheirnegotiatingskillsUnderstandingofthefivemainnegotiatingstylesImprovednegotiatingskills


PersonalactionplanUsesfortheSimulationStrikeFighteriseffectiveasastand-aloneactivityoraspartofamorecomprehensivetrainingprogram.Herearesomesuggestedapplicationsforthesimulation:IntroductiontotheconceptofcollaborativenegotiatingAnexperientialfollowuptotheNegotiatingStyleProfileassessmentBasicnegotiatingskillspracticePreparationexerciseforsalespeopleorpurchasingagentsTeambuildingactivityforteamsthatneedtocollaborateWhattoOrderTheStrikeFighterCompleteKitprovidesyouwitheverythingyouneedtotrainupto48people,includingacomprehensiveFacilitatorGuide,carddecks,worksheets,andmore.OurIfyouarenewtoStrikeFighter,wehighlyrecommendDekonQuickStartTraining,whetheryouareanovicetraineroraseasonedfacilitator.It’sanexcellentwaytoquicklygetuptospeedonthesimulationsoyoucanstepintoyourfirsttrainingclasswithconfidence.Personalized,one-on-onetelephonecoachingisprovidedatyourconvenience.OursubjectmatterexpertswillreviewStrikeFighterwithyou,offerideasfortailoringthegametoyourspecificneeds,discusstypicalparticipantquestionsandreactions,andmore.AbouttheAuthorsPracowniaGierSzkoleniowych(PGS)PGSdesigns,develops,andfacilitatesmanagementdevelopmentgamesandbusinesssimulationsforbothglobalcorporationsandthenon-profitsector.Withmorethantwodozenexpertsonboard,PGSspecializesinthefieldsofchangemanagement,communication,andteambuilding.


17.STYLEPLAYAddexcitementandimpacttoyourstyletrainingwithStylePlay-12GroupCardGames.Thesequick,energizinggamesreinforcelearningandbuildawarenessinafun,nonthreateningmanner.Eachofthegamesallowsparticipantstoidentifyandbetterunderstandtheirpreferredstyles.AddexcitementandimpacttoyourstyletrainingwithStylePlay-12GroupCardGames.Thesequick,energizinggamesreinforcelearningandbuildawarenessinafun,nonthreateningmanner.LearningOutcomesUnderstandthefourpersonalitystylesLearnhowthefourstylesinteractPracticeinteractingwiththoseofsimilaranddifferentpersonalitystylesUnderstandthestrengthsandweaknessesofeachstyleTheoryStylePlay-12GroupCardGamesandtheothertitlesintheHRDQStyleSeriesarebasedonthewell-knownresearchandpersonalitytheoriesofpsychologistsCarlJung,WilliamMoultonMarston,andothers.Mostresearchhasidentifiedtwobasicdimensionsofstyle,whichwerefertoasassertivenessandexpressiveness.Assertivenessistheeffortapersonmakestoinfluenceorcontrolthethoughtsoractionsofothers.Expressivenessistheeffortthatapersonmakestocontrolhisorheremotionsandfeelingswhenrelatingtoothers.HowitWorksEachStylePlaycarddisplaysanadjectivedescribingacharacteristicthatpeopleusuallydemonstrateindailyinteractions.Participantscantakepartin12differentcardgames-orthefacilitatorcancreateanewgamewiththeStylePlaycards.Eachofthegamesallowsparticipantstoidentifypreferredstyles-eithertheirown,thoseofotherparticipants,orthoseoffamouspeople.


StylePlay-12GroupCardGamescanbeusedalone,incombinationwithanyStyleSeriestitle,andwithothertrainingproducts.TheFacilitatorGuidefeaturesabriefoverviewoftheStyleTheorythatisthebasisofthegamesandtheotherStyleSeriesinstruments.Inaddition,DebriefingQuestionsandKeyLearningPointsareprovidedtohelpfacilitatorsdrawsignificanceandparticipantstogaindeeperinsights.UsesforStylePlayProvidestand-aloneactivitiessuchasicebreakersandenergizersIncorporateintoalearningexperienceonteamwork,leadership,orcommunicationIncludeasanintroductionorfollow-uptoWhat'sMyStyle?andalltheotherStyleSeriestitlesWhattoOrderFor8-12participants,orderoneCompleteGame,whichincludesaFacilitatorGuide.Foradditionalplayers,orderanExtraCardDeck.CompleteGameincludes:2reusabledecksof48cardseachSturdygamecaseFacilitatorGuide(featuringanoverviewofStyleTheory,instructionsforconducting12groupgames,administrativeguidelines,DebriefingQuestions,andKeyLearningPoints)


18.TALLSHIPSTheSevenC’sofEffectiveTeamPerformancearerealisticallydemonstratedinHRDQ’sTallShipssimulationgame.Develophigh-performingteamsandincreaseoverallsuccessbyfocusingonimprovinginthesesevencriticalareas.TallShipsisahighlyengagingexperientialexercise—alearninggame—thatchallengesteamstoraceagainsttheclock(andotherteams)tobuildthetallestshipmastatthelowestcost.Playersnotonlylearntheskillsbehindthesevenfactorsthatresearchdemonstratesaremostcriticaltoeffectiveteamperformance;theyactuallypracticethem,too.Inshorthand,thosefactorsarethe7C’s:Clarity,Capability,Collaboration,Commitment,Communication,ContinuousImprovement,andCreativity.LearningOutcomesLearnandpracticethesevenfactorscriticaltoeffectiveteamworkExplorestrategiestoimproveteamperformanceIdentifyandapplyactionstoreal-lifeteamsituationsFreeDownloads–AskusforTheoreticalBackgroundArticle|DesigningExperientialLearning

TeamsrepresentingimaginarycompanieshavebeenselectedbyTheSevenSeasCompanytobidonalucrativecontractfordesigningandbuildingatallship.Butinorderforanyteamtobeawardedthewinningbid,theymustfirstdemonstratethattheycansuccessfullyembodythe“SevenC’s”uponwhichTheSevenSeasCompanyisfounded:Clarity,Capability,Collaboration,Commitment,Communication,ContinuousImprovement,andCreativity.Threegameroundsrevealtheteamdynamicsthatimpactteameffectiveness.InRound1,teamsareaskedtoassemblethetallestshipmastpossibleintheleastamountoftime.


LessonslearnedfromthisroundarediscussedandappliedtotheSevenC’smodel.Round2challengesteamstorethinktheirstrategyandbuildyetatallermastinthesameamountoftime,butatthelowestcost.Followingateamperformanceassessmentanddebrief,teamsmakeonelastattemptatthetask,assemblingthemastaccordingtonewspecificationsandrequirements.Finally,anaction-planningphaseprovidesteamsandteammemberswithanopportunitytoimprovetheirperformance


19.THERAINFORESTGAMEWorkingwithinteamsischallengingenough.Butwhathappenswhencross-functionalorvirtualteamsareaskedtocollaboratewithoneanother?The“usvs.them”mentalitydoesn’twork.TheRainforestGameisahands-ongamethatallowsteamstoexperiencethechallengeofworkingacrossboundaries–andwhatitmeanstoworkbettertogether.Workinginteamscanbeachallengingandrewardingexperience-butwhathappenswhendifferentteamsareaskedtocollaborate?Often,teamsthatviewoneanotherascompetitorshavean“usvs.them”mentalitythatcanmakeitdifficulttogetthejobdonetogether.Howcanteamscrosstheirorganizationalandmentalboundariestoshareresources,ideas,andsuccess?TheRainforestGameisaninsightfulhands-onexercisedesignedtoprovideindividualsandteamswitharealisticexperienceofcollaborationacrossbothinternalandexternalboundaries-andofthechallengestheyarelikelytoencounterintheprocess.Separatedintogroups,participantsinTheRainforestGamemustworkacrossgroupboundariestoattaintheirgoal.Intheprocess,they’llbuildanawarenessoftheimportanceofcooperation,thechallengesinherentininter-teamcommunication,andthesignificanceofcreatingandsustainingeffectivepartnerships.TheScenarioYourorganizationhasjoinedaworldwideconsortiumofenvironmentally-sensitiveorganizationsmeetingtodiscussitslatestcause-thefutureoftherainforests.Inaddition,you’responsoringoneoftherainforest'smanyendangeredspecies.Aspartofthisinitiative,yourteamhasbeenaskedtodesignapicturethatcanbeusedformarketingandfundraisingmaterials.Butyoucan'tdoitalone.Thistaskrequiresyoutoworkwithothermemberorganizationstocompletethepicture.Canyouworkacrossbothinternalandexternalboundariestomakeadifference?LearningOutcomesLearnhowtocollaborateeffectivelywithinandacrossgroupsRecognizeandworktogetheracrossgeographical,organizational,andotherboundaries


BreakdowncommunicationbarrierstofindcreativesolutionstocomplexproblemsExamineassumptionsabouthowindividualsandgroupsworktogetherLearnthefourskillsforworkingacrossboundaries:ReachingOut,SharingInformation,ExploringAlternatives,andMakingItHappen.TheoryRonAshkenas’sTheBoundarylessOrganization(1995)providesthetheoreticalbasisforTheRainforestGame.Heexaminedhowworkingrelationshipsfunctionacrossinternalboundaries(forexample,betweendepartments,disciplines,functions,ordistantoffices)andexternalboundaries(groupsoutsideyourorganizationsuchascustomers,partners,andregulatoryorganizations).Hefoundthatorganizationsthatworkedeffectivelyacrosstheseboundariesweremoreefficient,moredynamic,andmoreabletoinnovateandtorespondquicklytochange.Ashkenasandhispartnersidentifiedfourskillsthatsuccessfulcompaniesusedtobridgeboundaries:ReachingOut,SharingInformation,ExploringAlternatives,andMakingItHappen.Thesefourinterconnectedskillsarethekeystoeffectiveinter-teamcollaboration.TheRainforestGameisdesignedtoallowparticipantstodiscoverandflextheseskillsandwatchastheygetimmediateresults.AskusforTheoreticalBackgroundHowItWorksSmallteamsrepresentingthememberorganizationsoftheconsortiumarechallengedtocompletetherainforestinitiative’sposter,whicharrivesintheformofafive-foot-longpuzzle.Eachorganizationhaschosentosponsoraspecificendangeredspecies,soeachteamhaspiecesoftheoverallpictureaswellasitssponsoredanimal.Butbecausenooneteamhasallthepieces,theymustbeabletoworkcollaborativelyinordertosuccessfullycompletethetaskathand.Followingtheactivity,participantsconsidertheirexperienceinthecontextoftheirreal-lifeworkplaces.Adebriefingsessionallowslearnerstodiscussthefourcriticalskillsneededtoworkeffectivelyacrossboundariesandchallengesthemtothinkofwaystoapplytheseskillsoncethey’rebackonthejob.UsesforTheRainforestGamePerfectasastand-alonelearningexperienceoraspartofalargertraininginitiative,TheRainforestGameishighlyadaptableandflexible.Dependingontheirorganizations’needs,trainerscancustomizeTheRainforestGametofocusonspecificskillsets,including:leadershipcommunicationproblemsolvinginnovationteamwork


WhattoOrder/ProductContentsEachCompleteGameincludesmaterialstotrainfiveteamsof3-5participantssimultaneously.Forsmallergroups,itispossibletoplaywithfourteamsof3participants.(Itisalsopossibletorunmultiplegamesatthesametime;formoreparticipants,ordertheExtraGamePack.)AllpartsexceptfortheParticipantGuidesandstickersarereusable.ProductTypeGameObjectiveTolearntheimportanceofteamcollaborationandcommunicationTimeRequired1½-2hours

AbouttheauthorAmyJudithTananbaum,MBA,MSistheprincipalofResultsbyDesign.ShehasaMastersofSciencedegreeinSocialPsychologyfromtheLondonSchoolofEconomicsandPoliticalScience,anMBAfromBostonUniversity,andaBAinPsychologyfromtheUniversityofPennsylvania.Herareasofexpertiseincludeinstructionaldesign,facilitation,consulting,andcoaching.


20.THEVALUESEDGESYSTEM

TheValuesEdgeSystem:AnExerciseinPersonalandTeamDiscoveryisapowerfultrainingtoolthatclarifiespersonalvalues,enhancesrelationships,strengthensteamperformance,renewsorganizationalculture,andinspiresinnovation.Basedonmorethan20yearsofexperientialresearch,thistrainingexercisemakesmakingsenseofvaluessimplebyputtingthemonthetable,literally.

Exploringpersonalvaluesismorethaninnerdiscoveryandunderstandingwhatmakespeopletick.Inaworldthat'sinaconstantstateofflux,valuesarewhatremainsteadfastandtrue.They'rethedrivingforcebehindpersonalactionandabeaconoffocusinturbulenttimes.Successfulorganizationsrecognizethebusinesscaseforvalueclarity,andtheyknowthatconnectingpersonalvaluestoorganizationalstrategyisthevitallinktoemployeeengagement,commitment,ahealthyculture-andacompetitiveadvantage.Basedonmorethan20yearsofexperientialresearch,authorsDr.CynthiaScottandDr.DennisJaffedevelopedTheValuesEdgeSystem:AnExerciseinPersonalandTeamDiscovery,apowerfultrainingtoolthatclarifiespersonalvalues,enhancesrelationships,strengthensteamperformance,renewsorganizationalculture,andinspiresinnovation.Itmakesmakingsenseofvaluessimplebyputtingthemonthetable,literally.TheValuesEdgeSystemisanexcellentcatalystforgainingpersonalinsight,coachingindividuals,sparkingemployeeengagement,improvingteamwork,andaligningculture.Useitwithanyoneinyourorganization,fromfrontlineemployeestoexecutivemanagementteammembers-andeveryoneinbetween.


Personalandteamdiscoverysessionssimplyandeffectivelybringvaluestothesurface.Participantscreateahierarchyoftheirindividualvaluesystemusingpyramidtents,stickers,andcardsthatrepresentbothintrinsicandinstrumentalvalues.Whatmakestheseexercisessopowerfulisthatinadditionto"seeing"whatdrivestheirownactions,individualsgetaclearpictureofhowtheirvaluescomparetotheirpeers,teams-andeventheorganizationasawhole.Here'swhatthesystemwilldoforyourorganization:

• Establishacommonorganizationallanguage• Inspireinnovationandperformance• Improvetheresultsofone-on-onecoaching• Buildacareerdevelopmentplan• Transformorganizationalculture• Uncoverculturalandstrategicdifferences


21.VIZUALEXPLORERDevelopedbytheCenterforCreativeLeadership,VisualExplorerisapowerfultrainingtooldesignedtoencouragecollaborativeconversationsandusefuldialogueinasafelearningenvironment.Thisinnovativegameusesaseriesofdiverseimagestocreateavisualvocabularythathelpspeopletoexpressthemselvesthroughtheuseofmetaphors,intuition,andemotion.DevelopedbytheCenterforCreativeLeadership,VisualExplorerisapowerfultrainingtoolthat’sdesignedtoencouragecollaborativeconversationsandusefuldialogueinasafelearningenvironment.Thisinnovativegameusesaseriesofdiverseimagestocreateavisualvocabularythathelpspeopletoexpressthemselvesthroughtheuseofmetaphors,intuition,andemotion.

UseVisualExplorerto:

• Createhealthydialoguebetweenteammembers• Bringorganizationalissuestothesurface• Encouragecreativityandinnovativethinking• Developideasintoconcepts• Buildgroupconsensusandagreement

Groundedinresearchandpractice,VisualExplorercanbeusedinawidevarietyofsettings,includingteambuilding,communicationtraining,andleadershipdevelopment.


ProductType

Game

TimeRequired

Approximatelyonehour

TheKitincludesthreedecksofreusablecardsandaFacilitatorGuidethatprovidesstep-by-stepguidelines,casehistoryapplications,worksheets,andhelpfultipsforadministeringameaningfultrainingsession.


22.VISUALSSPEAKVisualsSpeakisaneffectivecommunicationandteamtraininggameformanagementdevelopmenttraining.Visualcommunicationtoolsandimagessurfaceteamdifferences,improvegroupandteaminteraction,establishrapport,andencouragedialogue.VisualsSpeakisaneffectivecommunicationandteamgameformanagementdevelopmenttraining.Visualcommunicationtoolsandimagessurfaceteamdifferences,improvegroupandteaminteraction,establishrapport,andencouragedialogue.Openyoureyestoanewwayofimprovingcommunication.VisualsSpeakisatraininggamethatusesthepowerofvisualcommunicationtocreateenergy,excitement,andasenseofconnectioninyourtrainingclassroom.Theactivitiesarefunandengaging,butthelearningexperienceisrichandmostlikelymorepowerfulthananythingyou’veexperiencedasatrainer.Flexible,customizable,andreusable,VisualsSpeakcanbeeasilyincorporatedintoanytrainingcurriculum,includingteambuilding,coaching,strategicplanning,conflictresolution,andmore.TheVisualsSpeakprocessispowerful,yeteasytouse.Firstyouaskaframingquestion,suchas“Whatkindofplacedowewantthisorganizationtobe?”Eachparticipantanswersthequestionbychoosingimages,arrangingthemonabackgroundsheet.After5minutes,participantsdescribetheimagesandtheirmeanings.Youwillfindthatsomeparticipants’responserangefromliteraldescriptionstometaphoricmeanings.Somewillchoosetodescribeindividualimages;otherswillfindmeaninginthecollectionasawhole.Thenyoudiscussthegroup’sresponsesandnoteconnections,patterns,similarities.Together,youunlockinsightsitwouldhavetakenmonthstouncoverwithconventionalmethods.Conversationsbecomemeaningfulandproductive.Decisionsbecomeclear.Althoughtheactivityitselfmaytakeupto15minutes,theresultingdialogueandlearningexperiencemaylastmuchlonger.Seethe“UsesfortheGame”sectionforideasandsuggestions.FreeResources:ThePowerofVisualCommunication:FreewebinarwithauthorChristineMartell


AsseenatTrainingMediaReview:“VisualsSpeakisagoodinvestmentandhighlyrecommended!”LearningOutcomesBringindividualandgroupdifferencestothesurfaceEnablepeopletoseeadifferentperspectiveGeneratenewideasBuildconsensusImproveteamalignmentTheoryandDevelopmentStudiesshowthatlearningacceleratesanddeepenswhenthewholebrainisengaged.VisualsSpeakisatoolthatbuildsabridgebetweentherightandleftsidesofourbrains,makinglearningfaster,moreinterestingandmoreeffective,providinguserswitharichersetofdatafromwhichtobasecriticaldecisions.Withawiderrangeofinformation,participantsseetheirstrengthsandprioritiesmoreclearly,inspiringthemtoleadmoremasterfullives.VisualsSpeakusesthepowerofimagestoidentifybeliefsdeeplyrootedinthemind.Memoriesandassociationsthatemergethroughimagesareoftenquitedifferentfromthosestimulatedthroughverbalinterviews.Participantscangobeyondtherationalpartoftheirmindsandtapintoamoreintuitivepartofthemselves.Allaspectsofthepsyche,theconsciousandunconscious,theemotionalandtheintellectual,canbebroughtforward.Boththeimagesandtheprocessareextensivelytested.Theimageswerewhittleddownfrom20,000to200throughtwoyearsoftestingwithliveteams.UsesfortheGameTheVisualsSpeakapproachcanbeusedtoaddressawiderangeofissues,bothattheindividualandorganizationallevels.Whiletheactivityitselfcanberuninaslittleas15minutes,theresultingdialoguecanlastmuchlonger.VisualsSpeakisflexible.Itcanbeusedasanicebreaker,anactivity,acomponentofalargertrainingcurriculum,orafull-dayprogram.TeamBuildingVisualsSpeakfostersdeeperunderstandingamongteammembers,closelyaligningteamsinacommondirection.Forexample,onewaytouseVisualsSpeakistohaveeachindividualassembleasetofimagesshowing“whattheybringtotheteam.”Thishelpstoidentifythestrengthsofeachteammember,whileuncoveringtheoverallstrengthsandweaknessesofyourteam.


StrategicVisioningandGoal-SettingVisualsSpeakenablesteamstocreateamorecompellingstrategicvisionthanispossiblebysimplywritingavisionstatement.Forexample,askingyourteamtoworkasagroupinresponsetothequestion,“What’sthevisionforyourgroupoverthenexttwoyears?”notonlyrevealsyourteamgoals,butalsothecorevaluesneededtoinspireyourteamtoaction.ConflictResolutionVisualsSpeakhelpstomediateconflictsandaddressspecificorganizationalchallengessuchasteamrifts,lowemployeemoraleandconflictsbetweentwoormorepeople.Forexample,byaskingateamexperiencingpooremployeemoraletobuildseparatecollagesthat“paintapictureofasupportiveworkenvironment,”yourorganizationcanclearlyidentifytheidealworkenvironmentemployeesenvisionandthenmakethechangesneededtobringaboutthatenvironment.CareerandLifeCoachingVisualsSpeakprovidesavaluabletoolforindividualswhowanttopursuetheirtruecareerorlifepassion.Byaskinganindividualtocreateapictureshowing“whatthepresentlookslike”ononesideofthepage,and“whatisdesiredinthefuture”ontheotherside,VisualsSpeakcanunlockdeeptruthsthatwouldotherwiseremainhidden.Thisinformationisrevealedtoindividualsinafun,non-threateningway,helpingthemtoformfuturegoalsthatresonatemoreclearlywiththeirtrueinnerdesires.InterculturalCommunicationsandDiversityVisualsSpeakpromotesdiversityandhelpstofostergreaterinterculturalawareness.Forexample,askingmembersofateamtoworkindividuallytoselectandarrangeimagesinresponsetothequestion,“Whoareyou?”exposesthecommonalitiesanddifferencesbetweenteammembers.Italsodemonstratesthecorevaluesthatexistwithindifferentcultures.HowItWorksTheVisualsSpeakprocessispowerful,yeteasytouse.Firstyouaskaframingquestion,suchas“Whatkindofplacedowewantthisorganizationtobe?”Eachparticipantanswersthequestionbychoosingimages,arrangingthemonabackgroundsheet.After5minutes,participantsdescribetheimagesandtheirmeanings.Youwillfindthatsomeparticipants’responserangefromliteraldescriptionstometaphoricmeanings.Somewillchoosetodescribeindividualimages;otherswillfindmeaninginthecollectionasawhole.Thenyoudiscussthegroup’sresponsesandnoteconnections,patterns,similarities.Together,youunlockinsightsitwouldhavetakenmonthstouncoverwithconventionalmethods.Conversationsbecomemeaningfulandproductive.Decisionsbecomeclear.Althoughtheactivityitselfmaytakeupto15minutes,theresultingdialogueandlearningexperiencemaylastmuchlonger.


WhattoOrderTheVisualsSpeakCompleteKitincludesenoughmaterialsforupto30people.Ifyouaretraininglargergroups,orneedtoposemorecomplexframingquestions,additionalkitsareavailableforpurchaseatadiscount.EachVisualsSpeakCompleteKitincludes:ComprehensiveUserManual;200evocative,customphotographs;andasturdytotebag.ProductType-GameTimeRequired-From15minutesAuthor-ChristineMartellTotalItems:2


23.WHATWOULDYOUDO?ExploretheconceptsofteamworkandethicaldecisionmakingwithWhatWouldYouDo?,aninteractivegamethatuseseightmoraldilemmastoteachtheseconceptsandillustratetheimpactthatone’sdecisionshaveonteamsandtheorganization.

WhatWouldYouDo?isamanagementdevelopmenttraininggameonethicalandmoraldecisionmaking.Thetrainingsimulationusesdilemmascenariostoteachtheconceptofdecisionmakingandillustratetheimpactunethicaldecisionscanhaveonteamsandorganizations.Intoday’sfast-paced,turbulentworld,thepressuretosucceedisontherise.Andwhensocietyaroundusfocusesmoreonreachinganendresultthanthewaythegoalisachieved,theurgetobelessthanhonestcansometimesfallintothemix.Watchingotherscheatorbehaveunethicallycanhaveanegativeimpactongroups,teams,andorganizations.WhatWouldYouDo?isaninteractivegamethatteachesthebenefitsofactingethicallyinthebusinessworld.Itisanexcellentteachingmethodbecauseindividualsgettoexperiencetheconsequencestheirdecisionsandactionscanhaveonteamsandtheorganization.Thegamepresentseightdecision-makingscenariosthatforceparticipantstomakedifficultethicaldecisions.Playershavetodecidewhethertotakeacollaborativeorcompetitivestrategy,andeachchallengeincreasesindifficulty.LearningOutcomesExploretheopposingbutrelatedconceptsofcollaborationandcompetitionLearnhowtomakebetterchoicesunderpressureUnderstandtheimportanceoftrust-andhowitcanbelostShowindividualswhatittakestoworkinapartnershiptoachievethebestresultsHowItWorksWhatWouldYouDo?containseightdecision-makingscenarios.Foreachscenario,playershavetodecidewhethertotakeacollaborativeorcompetitiveroad,scoringpointsforeachofseveralrounds.Pointsarebasedonhowanindividual’schoicecompareswiththoseoftheotherplayersinthegroup.Attheendofthegame,playerscomparetheirdecisionswiththeotherplayers.


ThefirstscenariomirrorstheoriginalPrisoner’sDilemma-twoprisonersarecapturedandbroughtinforquestioning.Eachhastodecidewhethertocollaborate(whichresultsinalightersentence)orsavetheirownskin(whichresultsinnopunishmentforoneprisoner,andaheavysentencefortheother).Eachofthenextsevenscenariosintroducesadditionalproblemsthatturnuptheheatandforcetheparticipantstomakeincreasinglydifficultethicaldecisions.TheFacilitatorGuidecontainseverythingneededtointroduceandadministerthegame,includingbackgroundinformationaboutthePrisoner’sDilemma,anoverviewofthegame,facilitatorprocessingnotes,debriefingquestions,andsuggestedlearningexercises.TheParticipantWorkbookcontainstheeightdecision-makingscenarios,andincludesscoringandresponsecharts,ascoresheet,anddiscussionandlearningapplicationpages.WhattoOrderInitialRolloutYouwillneedtoorderaFacilitatorGuidepertrainer,plusoneParticipantWorkbookforeachindividuallearner.Purchasingalloftheparticipantmaterialsyouneedatonetimemayqualifyyouforquantitydiscountsthatcansaveyoumoneyandsimplifyordering.OngoingTrainingEachtimeyouadministerthesimulation,youwillneedtoorderanewParticipantWorkbookforeachindividual.Quantitydiscountsbeginat50unitsperorder.FacilitatorGuidesarealsoavailableforindividualpurchaseifyouhaveadditionaltrainersorrequireanewcopy.RelatedProductsParticipativeManagementProfileProblemSolvingStyleInventoryDecision-MakingStyleInventoryProductTypeGameTimeRequired3hoursAuthorLorraineL.Ukens


24.BEYONDTHEVALLEYOFTHEKINGSAnurbanredevelopmentgroupclimbsintothebasketofahot-airballoon,excitedtogetanaerialviewofEgypt’sValleyoftheKings.Liftoffissmooth,butaboutanhourintotheflight,theballoonsuddenlylurchesandplummetstotheground.Afterabone-crushinglanding,thedazedgroupmembersfindtheirpilotlyingmotionless.Strandedinthedesert,thegroupmustpulltogethertocareforhimandsurvivetheharshSaharadesert.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,BeyondtheValleyoftheKingsintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.

There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheBeyondtheValleyoftheKingsScenarioIntheearlymorninghours,anurbanredevelopmentgroupclimbsintothebasketofahot-airballoon.Noneofthemhaveeverbeenupinaballoonbefore,andtheyareexcitedtogetanaerialviewofEgypt'sValleyoftheKings.Liftoffissmooth,butaboutanhourintotheflight,theballoonsuddenlylurchesandplummetstotheground.Afterabone-crushing


landing,thebasketfinallycomestorestandthedazedgroupmembersfindtheirpilotlyingmotionless.Strandedinthedesert,thegroupmustpulltogethertocareforthepilotandsurvivetheelementsoftheSahara.LearningOutcomes

• Honegroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocess• Learnhowgroupsmakedecisions• Discovertheadva


25.BLACKBEAROnanearly-morninghikeintheGreatSmokyMountains,agroupsurprisesamotherblackbear-withnear-fatalresults.Theirscoutleaderisquicklyattackedandleftlyingontheground,unconsciousandbleedingsteadilyfromdeeplacerations.Nowtheteammustworktogethertomakecriticaldecisionsandfindthebestwaytorescuetheirscoutleader.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,BlackBearintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskills.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheBlackBearScenarioOnanearly-morninghikeintheGreatSmokyMountains,agroupsurprisesamotherblackbear-withnear-fatalresults.Theirscoutleaderisquicklyattackedandheisleftlyingontheground,unconsciousandbleedingsteadilyfromdeeplacerations.Nowthegroupmustworktogethertomakevitalstrategydecisionsandfindthemosteffectivewaytorescuetheirscoutleader.LearningOutcomesLearnsevenbehaviorsofeffectiveconsensusdecisionmakingHonegroupproblem-solvingskillsPracticeamodelforconsensusdecisionmaking


LearnhowtoworkasateamunderpressureExperiencetheconceptofteamsynergyBlackBearisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,especiallythosethatmustmakecriticaldecisionsorthriveinahigh-pressureenvironment.Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorankfivestrategyalternativesandtenbackpackitems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.TeamscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoretodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontotheconceptofteamsynergyandtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmakingunderpressure.TheBlackBearFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadatwo-hourclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationale,toactionplanning,aMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation,andsampleparticipantmaterials.UsesandApplicationsBlackBearcanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblem-solvinganddecision-makingtrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy."Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.Openorclosealearningsession.Introduceanorganizationalchange.Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


26.CAVEWITHOUTANAMEItstartsinnocentlyenough.AgroupoftouristsdescendsdeepintotheunexploredterritoryofacaveneartheGuadalupeRiverinTexas.Butsuddenly,theyhearaloud“shoof!”soundandbeforetheycanreact,thecavernsareconsumedbyarushofwaterthatfillsthecave.Thelightsgodarkandnowthegrouphuddlesinterrorastheyrealizethey’retrappedwithnoobviouswayout.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,CaveWithoutaNameintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheCaveWithoutaNameScenarioItstartedinnocentlyenough.AgroupoftouristsentersalivingcaveneartheGuadalupeRiverinTexas.Amazedbythefascinatingrockformationsandmysteriouspassageways,thegroupdescendsdeepintounexploredterritorywhensuddenly,theyhearaloudsound."Shoof!"Beforetheycanreact,thecavernsareconsumedbyarushofwaterthatbeginstostealtheair.Thelightsgodark,andnowthegrouphuddlesinterrorastheyrealizethey'retrappedwithnoobviouswayout.LearningOutcomesHonegroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocess


UnderstandthefourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskillsLearnhowgroupsmakedecisionsDiscovertheadvantagesofconsensusdecisionmakingUnderstandfourtechniquestoimprovecommunicationLearnthethreeelementsofsynergyCaveWithoutaNameisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,especiallythosethatneedtomakegroupdecisionsonaregularbasis.Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorankfourimmediateresponsealternativesandtendaypackitems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.ParticipantscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoreandexpertrationaletodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Thetwo-hourworkshopexplorestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteamstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontothreeelementsofsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.TheCaveWithoutaNameFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadthesimulationandclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationaletoastep-by-stepworkshopoutline,expertrationale,alternativetrainingdesigns,andaMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation.UsesandApplicationsCaveWithoutaNamecanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblem-solving,decision-making,andinterpersonalskillstrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy."Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.Openorclosealearningsession.Introduceanorganizationalchange.Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


27.MAROONEDEnjoyingadaytimeexcursionwhileonacruiseintheSouthPacific,agroupofpassengerssetsouttoexploreacoralisland.Itdoesn’ttakelongbeforetheydiscoveralongstretchofinvitingsand.Sotheydecidetotakeabreak-andtheydriftofftosleep.Twohourslater,theyawakejustintimetoseetheircruiseshipsailintothehorizon.Strandedwithonlylimitedsupplies,thegroupislefttodraftasurvivalplan.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,Maroonedintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandproblemsolving.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheMaroonedScenarioEnjoyingadaytimeexcursionwhileonacruiseintheSouthPacific,agroupofpassengerssetsouttoexploreacoralislandandwalkofftheirlunch.Itdoesn'ttakelongbeforetheydiscoveralongstretchofundisturbed,invitingsand.Sotheydecidetotakeabreak-andtheydriftofftosleep.Twohourslater,theyawakejustintimetoseetheircruiseshipsailintothehorizon.They'restranded!Withonlythepossessionstheywerecarryingandtheclothesontheirbacks,thegroupislefttodraftasurvivalplan.


LearningOutcomesDevelopgroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocessUnderstandthecriticalinterpersonalskillsLearnhowgroupsmakedecisionsDiscovertheadvantagesofconsensusdecisionmakingLearnthethreeelementsofsynergyMaroonedisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,andit'sparticularlyeffectiveasanexercisefornewlyformedteams,groupsthathavebeenassignedtoanewproject,oranicebreakergame.Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorankfourimmediateresponsealternativesandtendaypackitems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.ParticipantscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoreandexpertrationaletodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Thetwo-hourworkshopexplorestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteamstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontothreeelementsofsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.TheMaroonedFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadthesimulationandclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationaletoastep-by-stepworkshopoutline,expertrationale,alternativetrainingdesigns,andaMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation.UsesandApplicationsMaroonedcanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblem-solving,decision-making,andemployeedevelopmenttrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy."Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.Openorclosealearningsession.Introduceanorganizationalchange.Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


28.OUTBACKAgroupoffriendsdecidestotakeahikeintheAustralianoutback-withoutaguide.They’reconfidentatfirst,butsooneverytree,shrub,andpatchofgroundbeginstolookthesame.Panicsetsinastheylosesightofthetrailandrealizethey’relostinthewildAustralianbush.Knowingitcouldbedaysbeforethey’refound,thegroupmustfindawaytosurvivetheelementswithonlylimitedsuppliesandtheclothesontheirbacks.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,Outbackintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandconflictresolution.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheOutbackScenarioOnemorningagroupoffriendsdecidetotakeadaringhikeintheAustralianoutback-withoutaguide.Theyfollowaherdofwildponies,butbeforetheyknowit,thesightofanyrecognizabletrailislost.Everytree,shrub,andpatchofgroundsuddenlylooksexactlythesame,andnowthey'reofficiallylostintheAustralianbush.Arushofpanicstrikesthegroupastheyrealizeitmightbedaysbeforethey'refound.Dressedinkhakis,t-shirts,hats,andhikingboots,theymustfindawaytosurvivetheelementswithonlylimiteddaypacksuppliesandtheclothesontheirbacks.


LearningOutcomesHonegroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocessLearntechniquesforteamconflictresolutionUnderstandfourtechniquestoimprovecommunicationDiscovertheadvantagesofconsensusdecisionmakingLearnthethreeelementsofsynergyOutbackisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,especiallythoseinthemidstofproblemsolvingorconflict.Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorankfourimmediateresponsealternativesandtendaypackitems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.ParticipantscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoreandexpertrationaletodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Thetwo-hourworkshopexplorestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteamstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontothreeelementsofsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.TheOutbackFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadthesimulationandclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationaletoastep-by-stepworkshopoutline,expertrationale,alternativetrainingdesigns,andaMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation.UsesandApplicationsOutbackcanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblem-solvinganddecision-makingtrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy."Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.Openorclosealearningsession.Introduceanorganizationalchange.Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


29.SWAMPED

DeepinthewildsofNorthernMinnesota,agroupoffriendsenjoysaserenepaddleacrossasceniclake.Butontheseconddayofthetrip,theweatherturnsstormyanddangerous.Andbeforetheycanreachtheshore,astrongwindgustflipstheircanoesupsidedown.Asthegroupwatchestheirsuppliesdisappear,theyscrambletosurvivewithonlytensalvageditems.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,Swampedintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheSwampedScenarioDeepinthewildsofNorthernMinnesota,agroupoffriendsenjoysaserenepaddleacrossasceniclake.Butontheseconddayofthetrip,theweatherturnsstormyanddangerous.Andbeforetheycanreachtheshore,astrongwindgustsflipstheircanoesupsidedown.Everything-andeveryone-isdumpedintothewater.Someitemssinkandothersfloataway,includingthepaddles.Withonlytensalvageditems,thegroupmustworktogetheras


theystruggletosurviveonthedesertedshoresofLakeMcEwen.LearningOutcomesHonegroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocessLearnhowtomanageandresolvegroupconflictUnderstandfourtechniquestoimprovecommunicationDiscovertheadvantagesofconsensusdecisionmakingExperiencetheconceptofsynergySwampedisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,especiallythoseinthemidstofconflictorgroupsthatstrugglewitheffectiveproblem-solvingskills.Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtoranktenrescueditems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.TeamscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoretodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontotheconceptofteamsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourgroup-maintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.TheSwampedFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadatwo-hourclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationale,toactionplanning,aMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation,andsampleparticipantmaterials.UsesandApplicationsSwampedcanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblemsolvinganddecision-makingtrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy."Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.Openorclosealearningsession.Introduceanorganizationalchange.Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


30.VACATIONINTHEKEYSDisasterstrikesagroupoffriendsonachartertriptotheFloridaKeyswhentheirsport-fishingboatsuddenlyexplodes.Intheblinkofaneye,everyone-andeverything-isthrownoverboard.Fortunately,everyoneisabletoswimtoshoreandtheirinjuriesarerelativelyminor.Rescueeffortscouldtakeaslongasaweek,sothegroupmustworktogethertosurviveusingonlythesuppliestheypulledfromthewater.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,VacationintheKeysintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandinterpersonalcommunication.

Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorank15salvageditems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.ParticipantscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoreandexpertrationaletodetermineifsynergywasachieved.

Thetwo-hourworkshopexplorestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteamstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandproblemsolving.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontothreeelementsofsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.

TheVacationintheKeysFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadthesimulationandclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationaletoastep-by-stepworkshopoutline,expertrationale,alternativetrainingdesigns,andaMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation.


UsesandApplications

VacationintheKeyscanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforproblem-solving,decision-making,andinterpersonalskillstrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:

• Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy.• "Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.• Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.• Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.• Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.• Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.• Openorclosealearningsession.• Introduceanorganizationalchange.• Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.• Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.


31.WHITEOUTOnadog-sleddingtripacrosstheAlaskantundra,adysfunctionalworkgroupsetsoffonateam-buildingadventureofalifetime.Butunexpectedly,theyencounterablizzardthatleavesthemstrandedinthewild.Andthendisasterstrikes.Oneofthesleds-includingthedriverandguide-crashesthroughtheiceintothefrigidwater.Nowit’suptotheteamtoputasidetheirdifferencesandworktogethertosavetheinjuredandrescuethemselveswithonlylimitedresourcesandsupplies.PartoftheHRDQTeamAdventureSeries,Whiteoutintroducestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteammemberstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandconflictresolution.There'sonereasonwhytrainingsimulationsareapopularchoiceforteamdevelopmenttraining.Theywork.That'sbecausethey'reaneffectivewaytointroducetheconceptofsynergyandhelpteammembersquicklydevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasconsensusdecisionmaking,problemsolving,communication,andconflictresolutioninanonthreateninglearningenvironment.EachadventuresimulationinHRDQ'sTeamAdventureSeriesstartswithasuspense-filledscenariothatchallengesteamstoworktogethertoescapedangerwithonlylimitedresources-andeachother.Whilemostpeoplecanrestassuredknowingthey'llneverencounterthesesurvivalsituations,theydoexperiencethesimilarfeelingsofstressandconflictthataccompanyeverydayorganizationallife.TheWhiteoutScenarioSelectedtopilotanewteam-buildinginitiative,aworkgroupsetsoffonadog-sleddingadventurethroughthewildsofAlaska.Whilethiswouldnormallybeanopportunityofalifetime,theteamhasbeenstrugglingwithinterpersonalconflictsandfrequentdisagreements.


Thetripstartsoutbrightandbeautiful,butunexpectedly,theteamencountersahorrendousblizzard.Andthendisasterstrikes.Oneofthesleds-includingthedriver,guide,anddogs-crashesthroughtheiceintoshoulder-deepwater.Whilethedogsescapeunharmed,thedriverandguidearelefthypothermicandsemiconscious.Nowit'suptotheteamtoputasidetheirdifferencesandworktogethertosavetheinjuredandrescuethemselves.LearningOutcomes

• Learnfiveteamskillsformanagingconflict• Honegroupproblem-solvingskillsusingafive-stepprocess• Understandfourtechniquestoimprovecommunication• Discovertheadvantagesofconsensusdecisionmaking• ExperiencethethreeelementsofsynergyWhiteoutisanexcellenttrainingtoolforanyteam,especiallythoseinthemidstofconflict.

Followingtheintroductionofthesurvivalscenario,participantsarechallengedtorank15salvageditems-firstasindividualsandthenasecondtimeasateam.ParticipantscomparetheirTeamScorestotheBestIndividualScoreandexpertrationaletodetermineifsynergywasachieved.Thetwo-hourworkshopexplorestheconceptofsynergyandhelpsteamstodevelopvitalgroup-processskillssuchasdecisionmakingandproblemsolving.Theexercisealsoincludesanintroductiontothreeelementsofsynergy,afive-stepproblem-solvingtechnique,fourcriticalgroupmaintenanceskills,andtheimportanceofconsensusdecisionmaking.TheWhiteoutFacilitatorGuideincludeseverythingtrainersneedtoleadatwo-hourclassroomtrainingworkshop,fromcomprehensivebackgroundinformationandexpertrationaletoastep-by-stepworkshopoutline,expertrationale,optionalactivity,andaMicrosoftPowerPointpresentation.UsesandApplicationsWhiteoutcanbeusedasastandalonetraininginstrumentorincorporatedintoamorecomprehensiveprogramonteambuilding.It'salsoeffectiveasacomponentforconflictresolutionanddecisionmakingtrainingprograms.Usethesurvivalsimulationto:

• Illustratetheconceptofteamsynergy.• "Breaktheice"amongneworconflictedteams.• Giveteamsanonthreateningopportunitytoworktogether.• Helpteamspracticeconsensusdecisionmaking.• Improveactivelistening,probing,andconfrontingbehaviorsinarealisticsetting.


• Trainteamleadersinteamfacilitationskills.• Openorclosealearningsession.• Introduceanorganizationalchange.• Interjectafunactivityintoanotherwiseseriousagenda.• Supplementoutdoorexperientiallearning.

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Catalog Jocuri Game 2016 - dekon-hr.ro 2016/Catalog Jocuri _Game 2017.pdf · Dekon Business Solutions SRL / [email protected] Team Building Activities and Games for Work and Training