Arctic Expedition

With this activity, work groups wander into the unknown...and they emerge as high-performing teams. Activity participants embark on a simulated journey through a windswept wasteland, and experience team synergy as they never dreamed possible. The subject of this simulation (a desert adventure) is not the topic for learning. It provides an interesting, engaging, and entertaining way to introduce the concepts of consensus and synergy in decision making. These concepts are useful to all kinds of problem-solving and decision-making groups in organizations. First, participants attempt to make decisions on their own. Then, joining the group, they compare answers and attempt to agree on the best course of action. Like never before, participants will see the benefits of heeding advice and soliciting opinions. The leader and participants will have a perfect opportunity to examine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on one another, on the group`s effectiveness, and on the outcome of their adventure. Any work setting is suitable for conducting this activity. The facilitator, who does not need to be a training professional, must have a copy of the Leader`s Guide, which contains detailed instructions about conducting the simulation. Each participant needs a copy of the Activity, the guidebook to this exhilarating experience. Teams rarely realize that their combined force vastly exceeds the power of any single team member. In this desolate setting, leaders will spark a synergy that sets teams afire. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.