International Association of Teamwork Facilitators

The Italian Connection and the Hole Tarp Teambuilding Game

I received an email today from Jacopa Nicelli who lives in Italy.  Jacopa employs experiential learning exercises from TeachMeTeamwork.com in his training events.

My friend Dr. Jim Cain from the USA (he coauthored Teambuilding Puzzles with me) was in Italy not long ago and Jim taught a group of trainers the Hole Tarp Teambuilding Game from TeachMeTeamwork.com.

Jacopa and Jim got to talking and discovered the connection between Jim and myself.

Notice how Jim has different size holes in the tarp.  My directions suggest making all five holes the same size.  I do like the variation of placing different size holes because you can place different size balls on the tarp simultaneously (example: tennis ball and marble) - - the larger ball won't fall through all the holes but the small ball will.  Have you ever encountered a problem (hole) that seems bigger than other problems?

TeleSeminar: Law of Attraction ADVANCED for Trainers, Facilitators and Coaches with Michael Losier

Oprah called.

That was the message received by Michael Losier the "how to guy" of Law Of Attraction.

 Oprah asked Michael to share his insight on the Law Of Attraction.  Michael has now appeared on her radio program four times to discuss the Law Of Attraction and more appearances are forthcoming.

Michael is a world-renowned expert on the practical application of the Law Of Attraction and is the author of a best selling book on the subject.

Michael led a free live TeleSeminar on the Law Of Attraction for 177 members of the IATF community (trainers, facilitators and coaches) on July 12 2007. You can listen to it HERE. 

The response to that free TeleSeminar was amazing.  I’ve received calls and emails from around the world saying the same thing - - “That was awesome.  We want more!”

Good news!  Michael agreed to lead an ADVANCED Law Of Attraction TeleSeminar for trainers, facilitators and coaches.  Get access to the recording of this program now (see below).

Get answers to these questions…

• Use contrast (i.e. negative experiences) to help you get what you REALLY want.

• Understand what your “Vibrational Bubble” is and what should be included in it.

• Know how to use three specific tools that will increase your ability to “allow”.

And much, much more!

This TeleSeminar is for Teamwork Facilitators, trainers, and coaches so you’ll hear lots of practical strategies for how you can put the Law Of Attraction to work with groups of people. 

Imagine the possibilities!

How would your TEAM be different if you knew how to help them harness the Law Of Attraction?

This TeleSeminar was recorded!  When you purchase this recording you'll be provided with a username and password so you can enter the Student Only Area for this class.

The Student Only Area contains four 1-hour recordings:

1. Advanced Class # 1
2. Advanced Class # 2
3. Q&A Session With Michael
4. Bonus Session With Michael

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NOTICE:  Access to the recording and class notes for this program are only available to members of the International Association of Teamwork Facilitators.  Become a member and get instant access to this resource (and more) for free!  CLICK HERE to learn more.

Team Building Game: Infinite Loops

The Infinite Loops teambuilding game is a super portable activity I use to help a team explore what it takes to "think outside the box".  The video (below) shows a group of young people involved in the activity and it also works well with adults.  This team exercise works well with small groups (as small as two people) or large groups (I led this with 200 people). 
 

Would you like to lead this teambuilding game with your group?

I'll send you the complete teambuilding game write-up!  Just subscribe to my free TeachMeTeamwork.com teamwork ideas e-newsletter (see the form in the right hand column).  In addition to receiving a free teambuilding games e-book, I'll regularly send you complete and detailed lead-it-yourself instructions to teambuilding games like the one above.  The lead-it-yourself instructions include: 

• Setup & Preparation directions
• Rules
• Comments and insights about the teambuilding game
• Debriefing suggestions
• Variations
• Detailed "how to make it" if props are involved
• Video clips and photos

Over time you'll receive over 100 new and different lead-it-yourself teambuilding game write-ups for FREE. 

CLICK HERE for a sample teambuilding game write-up.

Do you need immediate access to my growing online archive of lead-it-yourself teambuilding games?  When you purchase my popular Multimedia 3-CD Training Bundle, I'll immediately send you the password to my online archive of teambuilding game write-ups.  Learn more HERE.

>> Lead consciously.  Learn how HERE

Partner Tag - a fun teambuilding game

Here's a fun teambuilding game to play with adults or youth.  It's a great "no prop" activity that can be played inside or out and with a group as small as 20 people and as large as 200.  Everyone loves a game of tag - - just look at the people in the video!  But this is no ordinary game of tag.

Would you like to lead this teambuilding game with your group?

I'll send you the complete teambuilding game write-up!  Just subscribe to my free TeachMeTeamwork.com teamwork ideas e-newsletter (see the form in the right hand column).  In addition to receiving a free teambuilding games e-book, I'll regularly send you complete and detailed lead-it-yourself instructions to teambuilding games like the one above.  The lead-it-yourself instructions include: 

• Setup & Preparation directions
• Rules
• Comments and insights about the teambuilding game
• Debriefing suggestions
• Variations
• Detailed "how to make it" if props are involved
• Video clips and photos

Over time you'll receive over 100 new and different lead-it-yourself teambuilding game write-ups for FREE. 

CLICK HERE for a sample teambuilding game write-up.

Do you need immediate access to my growing online archive of lead-it-yourself teambuilding games?  When you purchase my popular Multimedia 3-CD Training Bundle, I'll immediately send you the password to my online archive of teambuilding game write-ups.  Learn more HERE.

>> Lead consciously.  Learn how HERE

Teambuilding Game: Egg Balance

I use this brain teaser teamwork activity to help groups explore the concept of "thinking outside of the box".

To complete this challenge the group must "break" something in order to achieve the desired outcome.  What is your team willing to break to exprience success? 

Would you like to lead this teambuilding game with your group?

I'll send you the complete teambuilding game write-up!  Just subscribe to my free TeachMeTeamwork.com teamwork ideas e-newsletter (see the form in the right hand column).  In addition to receiving a free teambuilding games e-book, I'll regularly send you complete and detailed lead-it-yourself instructions to teambuilding games like the one above.  The lead-it-yourself instructions include: 

• Setup & Preparation directions
• Rules
• Comments and insights about the teambuilding game
• Debriefing suggestions
• Variations
• Detailed "how to make it" if props are involved
• Video clips and photos

Over time you'll receive over 100 new and different lead-it-yourself teambuilding game write-ups for FREE. 

CLICK HERE for a sample teambuilding game write-up.

Do you need immediate access to my growing online archive of lead-it-yourself teambuilding games?  When you purchase my popular Multimedia 3-CD Training Bundle, I'll immediately send you the password to my online archive of teambuilding game write-ups.  Learn more HERE.

>> Lead consciously.  Learn how HERE

TeleSeminar: Introduction to the Law of Attraction for Trainers and Facilitators with Michael Losier

A powerful force is at work in your life right now called the Law of Attraction.

At this very moment it's attracting people, customers, situations and relationships into your life.

The problem is, not all of those things are the way you want.

But there's a straightforward way to change that. So, if you're ready to take the next step, join this interactive high-content FREE training TeleSeminar and expect to learn GREAT tools and information on how to tap into Law of Attraction deliberately -- the art of Deliberate Attraction.

Law of Attraction for trainers, facilitators, coaches, and workshop leaders.

There's a science to doing it and Michael Losier provides you with a simple formula to use. Although the formula is simple and easy to understand, in order to use it most effectively you need to understand the principles that lie behind the Law of Attraction.

You know about the powerful movie (DVD) entitled The Secret.  And if you're like many people you're left asking "But how do I DO The Secret?"  People want a step-by-step action plan.  This is where Michael is absolutely brilliant.

Michael has trained thousands how to use the Law of Attraction using his simple yet powerful system.

What makes Michael such an effective trainer?  It starts with how he applies his knowledge of the Law of Attraction.  He is also a master of NLP (neuro linguistic programming) which means Michael truly "gets" what it takes to create long term change in a short time frame.  And to top it off, Michael is a seasoned TeleSeminar leader.

This FREE TeleSeminar is for you if you are a trainer, facilitator, workshop leader, coach, or educator who wants to create and deliver presentations with ease and grace. 

This TeleSeminar was held live on July 12, 2007 and 177 people from around the world registered for this event.  Click on the link below to listen to this 60 minute recording.

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Ask The Teamwork Coach - Trust is low, don't use that icebreaker!

June 15, 2007

Hi Tom,

I have a new internal client who has asked me to work with him on restructuring his management team. The manager's been in the position 2 months and his take on the team of managers who report to him is there is a lack of trust. He'd like to do an icebreaker to kick off the day's meeting/work with something leading to trust -- my concern is:

1. I'd like to use an ice breaker that will build into the material and theme of the day;
2. I'm concerned that any ice breaker with trust could go into a negative direction and I'd like the day to start upbeat.

Any suggestions?

Sandy*

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June 15, 2007

Hi Sandy,

Based on the information you've supplied I would not advise this manager to lead an icebreaker. 

If he is sensing trust is low then he needs your help designing a system to address this issue. 

Leading an icebreaker could actually diminish the level of trust the team has in him especially if the manager is not skilled at leading and debriefing/processing the experience.

Do you know the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni?

The book has a simple and easy to administer team assessment.  Start with that. 

Have the team read the book and decide if they want to build a high performing team using the principles/model outlined in the book.

All meetings led by the manager should follow the guidelines presented in Lencioni's book entitled "Death By Meeting"

The experiential activities (icebreakers, team activities, etc.) need to be in alignment with where the team is going.  The disjointed, whimsical use of experiential activities hurts the team.

CLICK HERE for an example of how you can use experiential activities that are in harmony with the program design:

Is this helpful?

Tom Heck
Teamwork Coach

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July 4, 2007

Hi Tom,

Well, yesterday was my big debut with the group I wrote you about.

The senior manager took my recommendation (thanks to you) to read the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and in turn after he had read it, asked his management team to read it before our session yesterday!  They did – all but one – and they soaked it up.

The day was super – and I’m so excited yet this morning about the work that occurred.

And I’m excited because this was a new gig and career venture for me.  He liked my design of the day, the activities, the discussion, and I’m thinking this could be another path the Lord has put me on to serve.

Thank you for your personal email attention and quick response. I appreciate so much what you do.

This new venture of training with my coaching is so exciting.

I am looking forward to next spring when I retire from my current full time job and hope to have gigs like yesterday to work and coach on my own.

Thanks much!

Sandy

*NOTE:  Name changed to "Sandy" to protect privacy.

Teamwork Ideas Newsletter: July 2, 2007

It's Tom Heck with your July 2, 2007 edition of the TeachMeTeamwork.com Teamwork Ideas e-Newsletter.

Here in the US we are about to celebrate Independence Day.  On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress, declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain.  It wasn't until I read the phenomenal book entitled "1776" by David McCullough that I was able to grasp what this really meant.  You can read the book online for free at Google Books or find it at amazon.com or download it at audible.com (recommended). 

Reading 1776 was inspiring and it helped reinforce my desire to teach team skills.  The amazing men and women described in 1776 worked as a team to overcome incredible odds. 

My wish now is that all nations and all people can be free and live in peace.  My contribution to this is to teach team skills through my website, TeleSeminars, workshops, and products.  Freedom and peace are most easily achieved through teamwork.  To that end I am announcing a summer sale on my most popular training CDs.

Tom Heck
Teamwork Coach
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Summer CD Sale!

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Each CD teaches through VIDEO clips, detailed activity descriptions, color photos, audio clips, and printable directions. In addition to detailed description of each activity, you'll find activity objectives, setup & preparation, rules,safety considerations, leadership & debriefing suggestions, variations of each activity and more.

>> Sale ends Friday July 27, 2007

And In Other Teambuilding News...

New Teambuilding Games

• Toobeez Snake - - Like the Spider's Web but you're passing rope
• Hidden Numbers - - Master Trainer Barry Rellaford uses this in trust workshops

Audio Training

• Barry Rellaford's mini training on "Trust Accounts"
• Jack Zufelt on why goal setting doesn't work
• Mark your calendar:  AMAZING surprise guest on July 12 at 2 pm EST FREE TeleSeminar.  The topic is "The Law of Attraction".  I'll announce more soon.

Program Design

• Two real life program designs I created and used

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Toobeez Teambuilding Game: Snake

This Toobeez Teambuilding Game requires the team to work together in a slow and methodical way.  Learn more about Toobeez teambuilding games HERE.

Would you like to lead this teambuilding game with your group?

Follow the link below to read detailed directions on how to lead this teamwork exercise which include:

• Setup & Preparation
• Rules
• Comments and insights about the teambuilding game
• Debriefing suggestions
• Variations
• Detailed "how to make it" if props are involved

CLICK HERE to read complete lead-it-yourself instructions.  You will be taken to a password protected "Member Only Area".  Membership is free with your subscription to the free TeachMeTeamwork.com e-newsletter. 

Details about the Member Only Area HERE.