Communicate This & Stick it Here
This exercise challenges participants to enhance their communication skills by collaboratively solving a puzzle. It requires participants to communicate effectively under constraints, mirroring complex communication dynamics in organizations.
Comment l'animer
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Prepare the materials: laminate and cut out puzzle pieces, place each in a separate envelope, and set up the blank puzzle board on a table.
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Distribute the envelopes randomly to participants, instructing them not to open them until the activity starts.
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Explain the rules: each participant can only see and handle their own puzzle piece, no exchanges allowed, and all planning must occur in the designated area.
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Set a 60-minute timer for planning and devising a strategy to assemble the puzzle.
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After planning, initiate the 30-second countdown for placing the pieces into the grid.
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Observe and note team dynamics and communication strategies for a debrief session.
Conseils
Facilitators should monitor the group's communication styles and strategies, noting how they adapt to constraints and manage time.
Encourage reflection on language use and leadership roles during the debrief.
Variantes
Adapt the puzzle complexity to suit smaller or larger groups by adjusting the number of pieces. For larger groups, consider forming sub-teams to increase interaction and complexity.
Contextes d'utilisation
Questions fréquemment posées
Quand utiliser Communicate This & Stick it Here ?â–ľ
Utilisez Communicate This & Stick it Here lorsque vous souhaitez: Improving intra-team communication in large organizations.; Simulating complex problem-solving under time constraints.; Exploring communication barriers in multicultural teams..
Combien de temps dure Communicate This & Stick it Here ?â–ľ
Communicate This & Stick it Here dure généralement 60–90 minutes.
Pour combien de participants Communicate This & Stick it Here convient-il ?â–ľ
Communicate This & Stick it Here fonctionne mieux pour des groupes de 18 personnes ou plus.
De quels matériaux ai-je besoin pour Communicate This & Stick it Here ?▾
Pour animer Communicate This & Stick it Here, vous aurez besoin de : Laminated puzzle pieces, Blank puzzle board, 18 envelopes, Countdown timer, Stopwatch.
Quel est le niveau de difficulté de Communicate This & Stick it Here ?▾
Communicate This & Stick it Here est classé avancé — mieux animé par un facilitateur expérimenté.
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