änergy rocket scientists

• teams compete with one another to create a catapult to propel an object:
(a) to travel the farthest distance
(b) most aesthetically beautiful
(c) structurally sound

• while the teams are manufacturing their vehicles, team members may be given new tasks, causing them to re-strategise & re-calibrate each team mate’s responsibilities
• the änergy trainer will incorporate ‘job rotation’ & ‘additional task’, whereby team members have to re-organise & adapt to the new environment & changes
• at the end of the activity, a debrief will be conducted for the teams, explaining the rationale of certain game rules & how it relates to work, pointing out the commendable actions & reactions, & raising areas to note for future improvement

• learning values
- the importance of teamwork & team effort to achieve common objectives
- placing team goals & objectives ahead of personal interests
- inter-departmental working relations & communication
- resourcefulness & adaptability in the face of changes
- delegation of duties among team members & monitoring of tasks meted out
- working on multiple tasks & the need to allocate & prioritise these tasks
- creative use of resources & creativity in the design of the structure
- encourages leaders to rise up to give instructions & steer the group as no leader is pre-appointed

duration: 2 to 3 hours
venue: indoor or outdoor
equipment required: flip charts
group size: about 8 teams & below
physical rating: very low to low
ideal for: teambuilding, team bonding, customer service, leadership training

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