Groupies
When it is time to break participant’s into groups how can you make the process smooth and effective. Here are a few things to consider…
- If you’re looking for simplicity, there is nothing easier than numbering off. To make it a little more creative, number off backwards or try doing it in another language. From Training for Dummies
- If you find yourself needing to choose who will be in which group, use different colored stars (or other stickers), a different color for each group. At lunch, or after the days’ class, put the stars on their name tent making sure you put the people together you want. It is a great way to separate the click that is making your life a living hades. When the class resumes, have them check the color of their star and put one color at one table, and one color at another.
- Puzzle Pieces – purchase small puzzles with 4-6 pieces and distribute them to the class. When it is time to regroup, have them group with people who can complete their puzzle. Add a little competition by having the group that forms their puzzle first yell “you complete me” and then provide them a small prize.
- Have you ever had to train where everyone is in rows and there are no tables. Have the odd number rows turn around to the people behind them to form small groups.
So what are some cool techniques that you have used to form groups. Mail them to me at poortrainer@gmail.com or post them in the comments below.
