The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

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someone in the group who would be glad to conduct these exercise
breaks.
Schedule walks, even if it is only around the building. The whole
group could walk together. Sometimes pair people up and give them
something to talk about while they take a ten-minute walk.
 Food and beverages can help a meeting; however, the wrong ones
will hinder it. Many people drink too much coffee because that is all
that is available, but the extra caffeine tends to make them irritable
and wired. So, if there are to be beverages, provide a variety: tea
(including herbal), coffee, diet and regular soft drinks, juices, mineral
water, and milk. The same holds true with food: The traditional
donut or danish has so much sugar that it leaves people with a quick
high and then a drop in energy. Select breads or muffins with less
sugar, and provide yogurt or fruit; you’ll find your team members
sustaining their energy longer.
This is also true of snacks. Keep that bowl of fruit available (or energy
bars, nuts, etc.) throughout the session so those who need something
can get it easily. If you all eat lunch together, try to pick a lighter menu
or at least take time for a walk after the meal.
Step 4: Summarize what was presented, and ask each person to select 2–3 of the
ideas and commit to use them in the next meeting they lead.
Call for a break!
POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW
Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged
the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include
how much time you actually spent on the activity.