Synthesis is a skill that, like any other, grows with practice. Try to give team members who are getting stuck here as many chances to synthesize as possible.
You could ask them to share takeaways after a call with a client, for example, or after an important meeting. When you check in with them, make them share the insights first and in a succinct manner. If they are still struggling to identify what is important, try leading them through resource-constrained thought experiments that force them to isolate the most important information e.
You know team members are ready for Phase 3 when they can provide a summary of the important insights and implications for future work on the spot without preparation. Phase 3: Recommend In this phase, team members move from identifying what is important to determining what should be done. When team members enter this phase, start by requiring them to make recommendations before you share your opinion.
Once they are, ask them to share their rationale, the alternatives they considered, and the downsides of their recommendations. This pushes them to do more than share the first idea that comes into their minds. Team members are ready to move to Phase 4 when they make reasonable recommendations that reflect sound business judgment on work that is not their own.
The following team building games improve cooperation and communication skills while developing critical thinking skills. For example, the groups might have to use their marshmallows to build a structurally sound tower.
If this game goes well, you can repeat it periodically with different building materials and challenges. In this game, each team of three or four people will drop their egg from a specific height. They can use the items of their choosing to create a soft landing or some sort of device that will allow the egg to fall safely.
The concept of the balloon balance game is very straightforward. Each team is responsible for keeping their balloons in the air with each member being allowed to touch one balloon one time for each turn.
At first, with just a few balloons, the game will be fairly easy. Over time, it will become more challenging, forcing students to develop a strategy for keeping their balloons in the air. A shrinking vessel is another team building game with a simple concept. It is up to you how many people you would like to have on each team. The team must work together to occupy a space that shrinks over time until there is no more room between the individuals in the group.
We Engage Cards Thought-provoking series of cards to inspire engagement. View Activity. We Connect Cards. We Connect Cards Set of question cards to inspire meaningful conversations.
Are You More Like. Are You More Like Series of questions which help identify difference. River Crossing. River Crossing Classic team puzzle that focuses on critical thinking. Emoji Cards. This puzzle solving requires the idea of all the team players and demands critical thinking and strategic planning to get the colors put in the right spots.
It is a model that can be used to explore different perspectives towards a complex situation, encouraging creativity, change and listening skills. Seeing things in different ways is often a good idea in strategy formation or complex decision-making processes. In this game, delegates are presented with a hypothetical situation to consider whilst in turn wearing one of six different colored hats. Each hat represents a different way of thinking.
This activity is recommended for all grades. Alex Noudelman is an educator, coach and Digital Marketing Manager with over 5 years of experience. Alex enjoys and strives to motivate others to better themselves professionally and on a personal note. Feel free to contact him if you have any questions or would like a specific topic covered.
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