Details about TAKE FIVE

What is a TAKE FIVE game?

TAKE FIVE is a framegame that can be used in any situation where you want to use brainstorming with greater effectiveness and increased participation.

The game begins with the announcement of a topic. Individuals and teams brainstorm several ideas related to this topic. The facilitator creates a common list from the lists of different teams. The teams identify the top five ideas on the common list, one idea at a time. An intriguing scoring system encourages discussion within teams and consensus among teams. The game is followed up by a variety of application activities.

What is in this booklet?

Detailed descriptions of four TAKE FIVE games dealing with

customer complaints
communication between couples
waste management
evaluation of training games

Brief descriptions of more than 15 games

Generic instructions for the basic game

Guidelines for

designing and using TAKE FIVE games for different purposes
modifying the game to suit your needs
designing your own TAKE FIVE game

What topics can you use with TAKE FIVE games?

You can use TAKE FIVE games for teamwork, testing, and training. Here are different types of topics that can be used with this framegame:

Teamwork

Problem solving
Forecasting
Policy formulation
Strategic planning
Change management

Testing

Constructing data-collection instruments
Collecting information from focus groups
Conducting a needs analysis
Operationalizing abstract concepts and soft skills
Gathering inputs from stakeholders

Training

Mutual learning among the players
Review of topics learned through other methods and media

How many people can play TAKE FIVE?

It is best played with 12 to 30 players. The booklet gives you strategies for modifying the game for play with 1 to 100 people.

How long does it take to play TAKE FIVE?

A typical TAKE FIVE game requires 30 to 45 minutes. The booklet gives you strategies for playing the game in a few minutes to several hours.

How long does it take to design a TAKE FIVE game?

TAKE FIVE is one of the easiest framegames for loading your content. You can create a game in 5 minutes.

What supplies and equipment are needed to play TAKE FIVE?

With small groups, TAKE FIVE can be played anytime, anywhere. All you need are paper and pencil. With larger groups, you need a flip chart or an overhead projector.

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