Describe successful teams Identify personal preference and resolve conflict Clarify team roles Identify competition and collaboration on teams Establish common ground and make team decisions Communicate effectively Identify sources of conflict Day 1: Pyramid
Requirements: Newspapers/Chart paper
Time Limit: 30 mins
Contd
Ask the whole batch to stand on the chart paper. No one should stand outside the chart paper Keep eye on each participant, there should not be any deviant behavior If any body is uncomfortable playing the game please dont force or insist that person Watch them when they make the pyramid, keep telling them that their foot is out or some part of body is hanging out. They have to be on the chart paper for at least 30 secs with all team members over it Building Castle in the Air
Requirements: Newspapers Cello Tape Pair of Scissors Time Limit: 45 mins Contd
Ask the team to set a target of how tall they would be able to build their castle. No limitations on creativity The tallest castle which can stand without support wins. Creativity
Requirements: Tube Pasta Thread Pair of Scissors Needle
Time Limit: 15 mins
Contd
The team has to prepare ornaments from pasta in the limited time. For e.g. necklace, earrings, bracelet, etc No limitations on creativity. Team cannot communicate with each other Members have to use only one hand One who communicates their ornaments will be disqualified Team that makes maximum ornaments with creativity will win END OF DAY 1 Day 2: Shoe Game
Divide the cheerleaders into 3 groups. Choose one member from each group to blindfold Have everyone take off their shoes and put them in different places of the room. The person who is blindfold have to find the shoes of his team member and place them in front of them Other members of the group have to sit on their seats Contd They can help the blindfolded member to search the shoe by giving him instructions See which group can find their shoes and put them on first. When the team members are giving instructions to the blindfolded person the other team can give negative or wrong instructions to that person Time Required: 15 mins Grab the Bottle
Requirements: Plastic Bottle coin
Time Limit: 15 mins
Contd Divide the cheerleaders into 3 groups with different team members. Make two team stand in a line Two lines will be formed and both the team should face each other Also members standing in each line should hold hand and close their eyes Person standing next to trainer from each team has to keep their eyes open. At one end of the line, trainer should stand and on other side of he line make one person to stand with a plastic bottle. Trainer and the person with the bottle should face each other Trainer should toss the coin :- Heads grab the bottle Tails wait for heads to come If toss comes than the member standing at the end of the line near the trainer should pass the signal to the person standing next to him by pressing his hand and so on till the signal reaches to the last person in the line. As soon as the last person gets the signal that person has to grab the bottle from the person who is holding it
Throwing Balls
Requirements: Plastic Balls
Time Limit: 15 mins
Contd Ask the whole batch to stand in a circle Ball will be passed on to one person The person who has the ball will throw it to the opposite person The opposite person will throw it to the person opposite to him and so on, till the ball is passed on to all the people in the group Once the sequence is decided then the inflow of balls will go on increasing Motive of the game will be to keep all the balls in the air for minimum 30 secs Incase a person missed the ball then he will only has to go an pick up the ball, till than the person who is suppose to throw the ball to him has to wait for him to catch the ball Team - Definition A group of people, contributing their individual knowledge and skills but working together to achieve a common goal/task. Characteristics of a Good Team High level of interdependence among members Leader has good people skills and is committed to team approach Each member is willing to contribute A relaxed climate for communication Members develop a mutual trust The group and individuals are prepared to take risks Group is clear about goals and establishes targets Member roles are defined Members know how to examine errors without personal attacks The group has capacity to create new ideas Each member knows he can influence the agenda Team Gives!! Some of the factors that go towards ensuring a high level of team-work Mutual respect for one anothers skills and roles within the team Pride in one anothers performance and achievements Clear and lucid communications within the group and outside on improving performance Co-operation with those around by understanding why they do the things they do Building relationships and creating a community with co-workers Treating people the way they should be treated Having a positive attitude Bringing passion into play every day Conclusion Teamwork as a concept has grown over the last 20 years. However, teamwork success is not automatic. Teams have to be established for the right reasons. Team member selection is very important, as is ensuring that the team purpose is clear and agreed upon.