The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

(^196) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK
 Large pieces of paper
 81 / 2 ′′ × 11 ′′paper
 Pencils
 Colored markers or crayons
 Tape
ROOM SET-UP
Put tables together, if necessary, to provide enough space for team drawing.
Comments
This activity is appropriate for team-building, particularly if you have newly formed
IDEA teams. This activity works well because it allows individuals to symbolically reveal
a cherished value or belief. There will be some resistance to the art portion, but teams
are generally pleased with their results.
One variation is to send people on a walk to find an object that symbolizes who
they are or what they believe. Then complete Step 2. Objects that are heavy or im-
possible to hang may be placed on a spare table.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 36
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Introduce the activity by asking participants for an example of a time
when a team they were on worked extremely well. Ask why they believe
it was a high-performance team.
Explain that high-performance teams take time because relationships
must first be developed. Indicate that this next activity will demonstrate
what you mean.
Step 2: Participants will now create a team symbol. Distribute one 8^1 / 2 ′′× 11 ′′
sheet of paper and a pencil to each person.
Ask participants to think of a symbol that represents who they are as
individuals—something they value highly or something that symbolizes
an achievement, a special interest, a hobby, or a possession. Allow time
for each person to privately sketch his/her symbol on paper.
Step 3: Divide participants into groups of 5. Ask each person to share his/her
drawing and explain the meaning of the symbol to the group.