Team Communications: Hollow Squares

Objective

In the work world, our skills at interacting with others impact our success and the ultimate achievement of the company. People and teams create road blocks and obstacles where none exist.

This program gives teams the ability to explore work dynamics in a non-confrontational way. Profound insights here can be taken back and applied immediately to office situations.

Explanation

What is Hollow-Squares?

Hollow-Squares is a team building program. The entire group is charged with completing a task with small groups having major responsibility for their part of the project.

How does it work?

The participants are divided up into different departments. Each department has a different responsibility. The ability of the group to work together and communicate effectively will dictate their success.

Mock project parts:

Teams: Operation team, planning team, implementing team, and observers
Implementation: Instruction phase, planning phases, and assembly time

Group size:

about 10

Time required:

About 3 hours including the activity and debriefing the activity.

Insight:

Key insights from debriefing this project create ‘Ahas.’ Teams that have participated in this program will work better on future group projects. Particular importance is placed on communication, delegation and empowerment.


To schedule this seminar:
Email Yona or call 815-437-9089