Consider total immersion in activities at nine separate “stations,” in rotation. Have
a second person available to help with the timer, so that participants can move from
station to station with approximately equal time at each (10 minutes, with 20 minutes
at the collage station). If other trainers are available, it is helpful at some of the stations
to have a guide for the participants. Allow time at the end for some reporting back to
the group.
The activity spreads out participants, so be sure that there is at least one person at
every station. If the group is larger than nine, double-up at some stations. It will be
clear which stations can handle this once you read the station descriptions.
This activity has also been used successfully to close leadership development pro-
grams.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 48
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Introduce the activity by explaining how important it is for individuals to
clarify the next steps in their career by creating a personal- and strategic-
development plan.
Tell everyone that they are about to experience a creative way to
reflect on what they have learned in the program, as well as identify
areas for future development.
Promise them that they will enjoy this journey, laugh, and celebrate
while they learn concrete information about themselves.
Step 2: Give instructions for the activity as follows:“You will visit nine stations, spending 10 minutes at each (except at the
Collage station, where you will spend double-time). The instructions will
be available at each station or the facilitator of the station will provide
them for you.
Once everyone has visited all nine stations and completed the exercise,
we expect you to provide one or two highlights for the rest of us to hear.
Happy travels!”
Keep track of time, and signal when it is time for everyone to move
to a new station.Step 3: When everyone has completed the activity, get the group together
and give them a few minutes to sort through their notes from all nine
stations. Allow time for them to provide one or two highlights for the
rest of the group to hear.BRING OUT THEIR BEST!^293