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12 tactics to control teamexercises during a training
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Havent you ever been in a situation
when tensions in the groups endedup changing the course of an
exercise? It is important to define the
team activity scope and objective,
therefore establishing your type offacilitation during the course of the
exercise. After determining the
purpose and outcome of the training
activity you may use the following
tactics to lead the exercise in the
desired direction:
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Begin by explaining the rules of the exercise in detail. Putaccent on the fact that it is imperative to follow the rules of
the activity. Provide each participant with a printed copy of
the rules. During the course of the exercise remind the
participants frequently of the rules.
1. In order to have a strong structure
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2. In order to have a looser
structureAcknowledge the fact that
confusion may appear during the
activity. Explain that the rules
may be seen as merelyguidelines and they do not
necessarily have to stick to them.
Do not present all the rules at
once. Introduce the rules onlyand when they are necessary.
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Start the exercise promptly and
keep it moving fast. Set and
implement time limits during the
course of the activity.
3. In order to have a faster
pace
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Set and implement as fewer time limits as possible. If a teamor person finishes the activity before the rest of the
audience, insist that they revise their work. You may present
a quality-check rule that reprimands participants and teams
for superficial and sloppy work.
4. In order to have a slower pace
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5. In order to increase
competitionEstablish a scoring system in
order to recognize and
reward efficiency and
performance. During theexercise present the result of
certain teams or persons.
Appraise and reward the
winning group with a
significant prize.
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Try reducing conflict among
participants and teams by
increasing tension and conflictbetween teams and external factors
(for example: time limits). Create
and implement a multiple criteria
winner selection. You may appraiseand reward teams for quality,
speed, creativity and many more
factors.
6. In order to increase
cooperation
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12 tactics to control teamexercises during a training
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Try improving the procedure of the
game by adding fun game aspects
that give it a more playful look, suchas surprise twist or bonus points. At
certain points in the activity, pause
the exercise and revise the process.
Accept suggestions from theparticipants to improve the
procedure.
7. In order to have focus
on the structure
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Establish a scoring system in order to recognize and rewardefficiency and performance. At certain points in the activity,
pause the exercise and revise the results. Stress the
importance of reaching the objectives and results of the
activity.
8. In order to have focus on the results
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9. In order to pay attention to
individual needs
In case participants are at
different levels of knowledge
and skills, try creating balancedteams regarding these aspects.
Challenge the more timid
participants to actively
participate by offering extra
responsibilities and
information.
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In every group and audience you can
identify the participants with dominantcharacters. Make use of their energy
by giving them additional roles, such
as writing on the flipchart or keeping
score. Verify that each team hasregular process checks so that every
need in the group is satisfied.
10. In order to pay more
attention to group needs
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Set specific actions to enhance attention before importantannouncements, such as turning off the lights. You may use
fellow facilitators among the participants and teams to
ensure external control.
11. In order to increase external control
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12. In order to increase internal
control
Assure participants that you are
a facilitator and should not be
seen as an expert. Whenasked a process question,
such as: What should we do
now? , redirect the question
to the entire group: Whatwould you like to do now?
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