Tham khảo tài liệu 'quick team-building activities for busy managers 50 exercises that get results in just 15 minutes_7', kinh doanh - tiếp thị, quản trị kinh doanh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | BALLOON SCULPTURES This is . A fun activity in which participants create a balloon sculpture that reflects the team. The purpose is . . . The group members openly express their commitment to the team. Use this when . . . A new team is forming and needs to come together. Creative thinking is not happening very much. Individuals are not cooperating well. The group needs a shot in the arm of team spirit. Materials you ll need . . . One long balloon the kind circus clowns use for each participant and some extras. A balloon pump optional but highly recommended often included with the purchase of the balloons . Here s how . . . 1. Give each participant one balloon. 2. Have the entire team create a balloon structure that reflects their commitment to the team. For example . . . Balloons linked together may suggest interdependence balloons touching may represent connectivity balloons on the bottom may suggest supporting others and so forth. Ask these questions . . . How does this activity relate to teamwork We had to work together We had to agree on things QUICK TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR BUSY MANAGERS 121 We had to support the final outcome Each balloon reflected our individual input etc. How did you deal with everyone s ideas about the sculpture How did you handle disagreements What implication does this have for us back on the job Tips for success. . . Have the balloons blown up before the activity if possible. Have extra balloons ready for the few that will break. Do not blow the balloons up completely. Leave an inch or more to allow for bending and stretching. Watch for team behaviors during the activity that you can bring up during the Debrief. Try these variations . If the group consists of intact work teams divide the group into those teams. Have them each create a sculpture. Then have them share their creation with the others. If there are fewer than five participants in a team you may need to make more balloons available for them. Have the team think of a team
