The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

(^236) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK
MATERIALS
Fresh fruit for snacks
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
 One flipchart per group of four to five (or sheets of paper on the wall for
small groups)
 Sticky notes
 Variety of CDs and a CD player
ROOM SET-UP
Leave space along the walls so the small groups can stand next to the flipcharts.
Comments
Our energy tends to ebb and flow. The tasks at hand might be critically important, and
we as leaders must pay attention to our ability to maintain focus and keep going. Work-
ers as well as learners need breaks, exercise, energizing activities, and proper food. Plan
to incorporate the ideas outlined here throughout your training.
Prepare to use this activity at some point in your program, but keep in mind that
it needs to be used when you realize that people need energizing in order to go on.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 41
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Introduce the topic by saying,
“Our energy tends to ebb and flow when we’re working on something
wonderful or critically important. Leaders must be prepared to step in
and reenergize their people.
“I have chosen this time to introduce this discussion because you
look (overwhelmed, fatigued, tired) and need a break. So, first I want
you to put your heads down while I dim the lights and play some quiet
music. Take a short power nap.”
Step 2: How can you help participants get reenergized? Ask them to stand in
groups of four to five next to one of the flipcharts or a chart paper on
the wall. Give each person a pad of sticky notes. Ask them to write down
all of the ideas (one per note) they can think of that will help re-energize
people who must work together for hours on end. They are to first write