Group Dynamics

In successful teamwork, the participation of each individual is important. Before starting a discussion on team building, this “Working With Parts” exercise can show the importance of each individual in a team.

The importance of a good communication is demonstrated in this “Whispering game” (also called “Message Relay”) by illustrating the breakdown of the communication.

Planning and cooperation are essential for successful group work. This “Water Brigade” exercise will emphasize the importance of planning and cooperation between group members.

This “Tied Together” exercise presents the participants with a problem, which they have to solve by proper planning and cooperation. It can be used in connection with sessions on team building.

This “Tie Strings Together” exercise encourages the participants to understand the role of each individual’s responsibility, cooperation and good planning.

This is a “Coin Throw” exercise to make it understandable that not all businesses are profitable. There is always some risk involved. Before starting you have to consider your own experience and the risks.

This is a “Coin Throw” targeting exercise to encourage team spirit. To achieve the target of a team, all members have to contribute with their full ability.

This “Silent Role Plays” exercise is an introduction to role playing. It stimulates the fantasy of the participants as they have to express themselves without speaking. It can also be used as an icebreaker between sessions in an FFS.

This “Seven Up Game” is conducted to get some recreation by the participants, but it also teaches the benefit of listening to the directions of a leader and responding accordingly.

“Rubber Band Passing” is a very easy and funny exercise to stimulate the members of the group. It can be used as an ice breaker.