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12 tactics to control teamexercises during a training

course part 1

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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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