I am a fan using mouse traps for a variety of team building and training initiatives. Where the value of team building becomes evident is in the processing and internalizing of what was learned. Utilizing an active reviewing method (as opposed to a passive process which is question & answer) aids people in creating brain based connection from the team building activity to their work, lives, community, etc…
“Our agency is often changing plans, don’t you think that instead of focusing on planning that we should be focusing on peoples ability to deal with change?”
Leading team building & leadership programs the vision of how the process fits into the plan and goals of your group is a challenge. Here are some questions that serve you in facilitating the group to determine that Vision.
I love questions; asking them, answering them, writing about them, thinking about them, driving Christine (Wife)crazy with them. Whether you are a facilitator, coach, leader, person in the toilet-stall next to me – asking 2 to 3 questions beyond the point of where we agree develops understanding of each other. Additionally asking questions beyond the point of agreement creates a reciprocity of inquiry…and that is FACILITATING AWESOMENESS!
Used for processing and reflection of team building initiatives. Here is how; Viewing the model as an experiential learning cycle. There are several ways to accomplish this. Below are questions that the facilitator can ask the participants in the program.
Every Team Building & Leadership program engages people and learning on different levels. The challenge is how to retain and transfer the ideas, skills, and plans into action?
This requires a trap! The video illustrates a processing & reflection based initiative. Active processing works to take an existing idea, combine it with a new skill and develop a connection within your habits and brain.