Hart L.B., Waisman C.S. - The leadership training activity book (2005)(en)
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THE EXHIBIT HALL
Overview of Activity
This opportunity provides an opportunity for each participant to highlight a strength or competency that would be useful to others. Each person prepares an exhibit banner that identifies the thrust of his or her idea. All are encouraged to walk from display to display and identify those people with whom they might interact at a later time.
Objectives
To provide an ice-breaking opportunity to get acquainted and share resources.
To demonstrate that each individual is an expert at something.
Setting Up the Activity
GROUP SIZE
Minimum of 20 participants
ESTIMATED TIME
30 minutes to 1 hour
TRAINING METHODS
Demonstration
Presentation
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MATERIALS
None, except what participants bring to display
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Tables and tablecloths
Poster board and markers (for signs)
Name tags with “Exhibitor” ribbons attached
ROOM SET-UP
Ample wall space
Tables and chairs arranged for easy movement of people (to view exhibits)
Comments
Use this activity to emphasize that each participant comes to the program with ideas and experiences regarding leadership. The Exhibit Hall will give them the opportunity to share this expertise. Use this activity when you have sufficient space to display exhibits.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 9
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: When participants preregister for the session or multiday workshop, instruct them to bring in items at a designated time for an exhibit based on participant experiences and skills in leadership. Give them a written sheet with examples of what you mean, such as:
–A collection of articles or books on the subject that they found useful.
–Several performance-evaluation forms they have used or find interesting.
–A step-by-step approach to writing reports.
–Their best idea for. . . . (with a written description).
–A how-to demonstration of a skill.
–A PowerPoint presentation on a leadership topic.
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–A video they use to teach employees a skill, along with points for discussion.
–Posters showing a team celebrating an achievement.
Explain at preregistration that participants will be setting up an exhibit. Each person should prepare a banner or poster and bring all the equipment and supplies they need to make their part of the exhibit attractive and inviting.
Step 2: As each person arrives for the exhibit session, give them a name tag with an “Exhibitor” ribbon attached. Assign each individual a specific table or wall space for his or her items. Provide the group with materials for exhibit signs that show each person’s name and organizational affiliation.
Step 3: When all of the exhibits are set up, invite people to mingle and network in the Exhibit Hall (refreshments optional). Suggest that participants note the names of anyone with whom they are interested in having an extended conversation.
Step 4: Ask the following questions:
1.What was the most useful exhibit—one that gave you ideas you can use?
2.Whom did you meet that you would want to meet again?
3.What suggestions do you have for “saving” these exhibits, so we can return to them later on?
POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW
Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include how much time you actually spent on the activity.
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WALK AND TALK
Overview of Activity
This exercise is useful after lunch, as it provides an appropriate physical activity during which one reivews what has been learned and explores what other leadership competencies will be presented.
Objectives
To review what individuals have learned so far in the workshop.
To identify what else needs to be accomplished,
To provide physical exercise and an opportunity to reenergize.
Setting Up the Activity
GROUP SIZE
Any number of participants, divided into pairs
ESTIMATED TIME
20 minutes
TRAINING METHODS
Movement
Discussion
MATERIALS
None
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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Flipchart and markers
ROOM SET-UP
Chairs arranged in a circle or facing the front (for discussion)
Comments
This activity is especially useful after a meal, because it requires a short walk. Participants have an opportunity to review what they have learned and to share with the trainer what they still hope to learn from the workshop before it ends.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 10
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Divide participants into pairs of individuals who are not well acquainted.
Step 2: Write these three questions on the flipchart:
What is the most significant thing you have learned so far in this workshop?
What analogy can you make between what you see as you walk around and the goals of this workshop?
What else do you still want to learn in this workshop?
Step 3: Instruct participants to take a 15-minute walk in their designated pairs, during which they discuss these three questions. Tell them to be sure that each person in the pair takes a total of seven minutes to answer the questions. In other words, see that the “talk” time is equal.
Step 4: When they return, ask each participant to share something he or she has learned from their walking partners.
Step 5: Ask volunteers to express what they or their partners want from the rest of the workshop.
Step 6: During this leadership program, we will use your ideas and suggestions.
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POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW
Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include how much time you actually spent on the activity.
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THE KOOSH BALL REVIEW GAME
Overview of Activity
In this energizing activity, partipants throw and catch a large koosh ball as they ask or answer questions relating to leadership.
Objectives
To review key concepts or information.
To have fun.
Setting Up the Activity
WHEN TO USE
Use this game at each major junction in your workshop, or when you want to review what participants have learned. You can play the game at the end of one segment or use it as a warm-up at the beginning of the next session.
GROUP SIZE
Up to 20 participants
ESTIMATED TIME
10 minutes
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