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Problem-Solving

Cutting Edge of Teamwork

Type of Activity:  Teambuilder, Communication, Collaboration Props: 12 butter knives (for each set of 4 people), 12 large marshmallows for pedestals Objective: Duplicate a structure

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Lost At Sea

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving/Decision Making Props Needed: The “Lost At Sea” worksheet for each participant (Click Here) and pencils Process: Give each participant a copy

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Prediction

Type of Activity:  Problem-Solving, Time Filler, Consensus Building Source:  Playing With A Full Deck, by Michelle Cummings Group Size:  Best played with 2 or more

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Pokerface

Type of Activity: Problem Solving, Diversity Purpose: This activity focuses on inclusion and diversity. Props Needed: A deck of playing cards, preferably jumbo playing cards

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Opposite Pairs

Type of Activity: Problem Solving, Pairing Activity Props Needed: Opposite Pairs puzzle pieces, one for each participant. Set Up: This activity is great for younger

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Lines of Communication

Type of Activity: Problem Solving, Communication, Consensus Props Needed: Rope or Webbing, Tossables, Blindfolds (optional) Set Up: Set up 2 ropes on the floor about

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No Two Snowflakes

Type of Activity:  Problem-solving Props Needed:  Paper Set Up:  Hand each participant an identical piece of paper.  Ask them to hold the piece of paper

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Onimod

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props: 28 Dominoes Process: There are a couple of games/initiatives you can play with these dominoes. Onimod Mixer: Ask everyone to

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Traffic Jam

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props Needed: 1×12 foot tarp, plastic squares, or marker cones. Set Up: This activity can be done with a variety of

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Blind Polygon

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props Needed: 2-50 foot pieces of rope.  (blindfolds optional) Set Up: Ask each participant to close their eyes and/or offer everyone

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Everybody Up

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props Needed: None Process: Using this initiative is a useful way to introduce the concept of group cooperation.  Ask two people

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Touch My Can

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props Needed: Plastic Can/Pop Can Process: The objective of this activity is for a group of about 12-15 people to make

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All Screwed Up

Type of Initiative: Problem Solving Props Needed: 2- 1 foot long screws with 4 nuts per screw Set-Up: Divide the group into smaller equal groups. 

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Bottom’s Up

Type of Activity: Energizer/Problem Solver Props Needed: None Set Up: Have participants partner up. As the game progresses your groups can join each other to

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Bomb Removal

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving Props Needed: Two balls/bombs, one 50 foot boundary rope, 6 pieces of 15-foot webbing, various sizes of bungee cords, 2 bandanas,

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Surfing the Web

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving, Change, Energizer Props Needed: Webbing circles Set Up: The typical spacing between the borders of the area is approximately 15-20 feet

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Zoom Webbing

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving, Change, Energizer Props Needed: Webbing circles Process: Here are three variations of the traditional group activity “warp speed” where participants attempt

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All Aboard

Type of Activity: Problem-Solving, Change, Energizer Props Needed: Webbing circles Set Up: Place a single Raccoon Circle on the floor, a wooden platform is typically

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