Details about TEAMWORK GAMES

What are TEAMWORK GAMES?

They are simulation games that help the players explore interpersonal skills and concepts. The three teamwork games in this book share these features:

They deal with concepts that affect the spirit and the performance of teams.
They don't involve teams in direct competition with each other.
They involve indirect competition as teams try to perform better and faster.
They are clearly defined. The teams operate with specific resources and within specific constraints.
They don't require expensive supplies or materials.
They keep the participants alert, active, and absorbed.
They permit easy modifications.

Who plays TEAMWORK GAMES?

The three simulation games are designed for use in organizational settings. They are especially suited for play by members of

Ad-hoc committees
Cross-cultural teams
Cross-functional teams
Employee groups
Newly-formed teams
Production teams
Self-directed work teams
Volunteer groups

What are the learning outcomes?

Each simulation game highlights a specific principle related to teamwork:

MEMBERSHIP highlights the advantages of diversity among team members.

RELATIONSHIP highlights the importance of trust in teams.

LEADERSHIP highlights the dilemmas faced by a leader.

In addition, these simulation games deal with several interpersonal skills and concepts:

Balance within a team
Coaching
Collaborative problem solving
Competition
Cooperation
Empowerment
Intellectual capital
Paranoia
Planning a process
Sabotage within a team
Team learning

What is in this booklet?

Detailed instructions for conducting and debriefing three teamwork games, including

How to select the most appropriate game
How to identify the learning outcomes
How to get ready for the game
How to organize the players
How to conduct the game
How to debrief the players
How to modify the game

What are the requirements?

How much time? These simulation games are designed to fit busy corporate schedules. Actual play time varies from 15 to 30 minutes. Each game requires at least 15 minutes for debriefing (although as long as 3 hours has been used to extract all learning points from the play of the simulation game).

How many participants? The special design of these simulation games permits play by any number of participants - with a minimum requirement of three players.

What supplies? Reproducible masters of all printed play materials, handouts, and transparencies are included in this book. In addition, you will need a few easy-to-obtain supplies such as playing cards, poker chips, and felt-tipped pens.

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