The main aim is for the group to figure out ways to organise themselves and communicate efficiently with each other. Everyone wins or everyone loses. It is a great way to show differences of personalities and how to balance these dynamics and be mindful to leave room for everyone to participate and feel included.
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES Team building activities are vital to ensure a good atmosphere during longer projects such as seminars, trainings or youth exchanges. If your group is going to work together for several days, planning a few team building activities during the first day will contribute to:
TIME NEEDED 30-45 minutes + 15-30 minutes of debriefing
• Building a connexion between the participants • Building a team spirit • Discovering the various group dynamics in place • Learning various communication methods, compromise and working together to reach a common vision • Creating memories and having a good time all together • Building healthy foundations within the group atmosphere so the rest of the event can be good
MATERIAL NEEDED • List of Missions • Pens, tape and paper • Any other material that the missions might require (envelopes, camera, treasures, puzzle, information..).
TIPS
- In order to make this activity fun for everyone, an immersive
• Implementing the notions of safe space, respect and inclusion, from the beginning
atmosphere can be built during the session : pirate treasure hunt, James Bond mission… Videos can be used, clues and more complexe keys can be included etc.
• All while introducing elements of the main topic too
- Anticipate and adapt your missions if you have participants with
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special needs.
- Make sure the missions are visible for all the group at all time.
DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTIONS
This activity can be used with a group from 12-50 people or even more. It is a participant-self-managed activity. It needs some preparation before, and observation during, but the facilitators are not supposed to intervene during the session. The activity can take place either inside or outdoors. It can also be adapted to an online activity.
PREPARATION • Elaborate the list of missions. The missions should be balanced: some activities should require the participation of all participants, but others should be individual and others should require the group
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