The purpose
of this exercise is to bring group members closer together.
This is true in the physical and metaphorical meaning.
Many groups
need to unravel the difficulties before they can become a
'team'. Not all groups are teams. In fact, most of the 'teams'
we facilitate for are simple groups that have been thrown
together as a 'team'.
Physically
they will be close together, and the reality of their interdependence
is played out in this game.
Cohesiveness
and teamwork creates a closeness in the group and begins
breaking down the invisible walls we have around us.
The tools
it will take to unravel the knot are the same tools needed
to overcome challenges the organization or team will
face.
What
will the group learn from this team building activity?
The group
will learn how one person can affect the entire group. Good
communication is absolute essential and the group will experience
how easily the group can break down into small sub-groups
or 'cliques'.
The break
down into small sub-groups is not necessarily bad, but in
the end the entire group will succeed or fail together.
Who
should go for Knot A Team?
Groups
or teams who need to understand the reality of interdependence
and the need for good communication.
Listen to an impromptu
audio clip describing the benefits of the Knot a Team team
building activity...
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