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Free Broken Squares Team Game
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Time:
30 minutes
Participants:
6 to (almost) unlimited numbers
Purpose:
Team building; good ice-breaker.
Learning
Points:
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Participation and cooperation by all members of a team are essential to attain
team and individual goals.
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It is
necessary to understand the objectives of the task at hand.
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Lack
of communication makes the problem-solving process almost impossible.
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Problem
solving requires that team members keep an open mind to a variety of potential
solutions.
Preparation
and Notes for Facilitator:
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Make the
broken squares by using the template. Print or photocopy so that each square is about 6 X 6 inches.
Cut the squares apart on the lines. Mix them up and then put an equal (or
about equal) number of pieces in 5 envelopes. Make sure each group has 5
complete squares or one set. You will need one set for each team of 5 members.
If you use card stock, you should be able to use the same squares over and
over again. (If you really want reusable pieces, laminate them before
cutting.)
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Print
Instruction Sheets (see below) for each team and a set of instructions for
each judge/observer.
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NOTE: Teams
must have 5-6 members each.
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Give each of
the groups a set of five broken square envelopes, and instruct the groups to
distribute one envelope to each of the five participants. (Do not open the
envelopes until instructed to do so.).
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Give each
group a copy of the "Broken Squares Team Instruction." Read these instructions
to the groups. Ask for questions to ensure understanding.
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Provide
judges/observers with a copy of the
Broken Squares Observer Sheet.
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Instruct
the groups to begin the task. Monitor the groups, along with the
judge/observers, to ensure that the groups follow the rules fairly closely.
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When the
groups complete the task or time runs out, have the judge/observer help you
lead a discussion of the experience. Ask, "What happened during the
process?" Encourage the team to relate this experience to their work
situation.
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Optional
debrief: have table discussions about questions that fit your objectives.
Examples:
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how did you
feel as an individual?
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what
were the different interactions?
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what caused
the frustrations?
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how did you
feel as a team?
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are
there any similarities to people and departments in this organization?
Common themes that often emerge
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the need to give something up
to benefit the whole team (or organization)
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being able to see what needs
to be done but not being allowed to say
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not wanting to 'play', if you
don't see the reason or understand the benefit
Common
frustrations expressed
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some want to take control and
direct others
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some want
time to sit back and think
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some want to
see what happens before getting involved
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some find it
difficult as they need to talk
Have
the entire team develop a set of learning points for transfer back on the job,
which you record on a flipchart.
Broken Squares Group
Instruction Sheet
Each of you has an
envelope which contains pieces for forming squares. When the facilitator gives
the signal to begin, the task for your group is to form five squares of equal
size. The task will not be completed until each individual has before him/her a
perfect square of the same size as those in front of the other group members.
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There is to be no talking, pointing,
gesturing or any other kind of communicating.
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You may only use the pieces provided.
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You
may give pieces directly to other participants, but may not take
pieces from other members, or in any way signal that another person is to give
you a piece.
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You
may not place your pieces into the center for others to take.
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Millionaire
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