activities allow participants directions or
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Chapter 15
TEAM-BUILDING FACILITATION AS A
CENTER
Team building - an event where various
activities are conducted to develop the
performance and collaboration of the team. It
strengthens the bond between participants and
pushes them to achieve their goals.
Facilitator - involves managing and uniting
different types of people. They plan, organize,
and conduct activities that unite participants to
achieve a common goal. Such activities may
come in the form of workshops, meetings,
training, seminars, retreats, and individual
coaching sessions. They may also create and
implement training programs and materials
Characteristics of a good facilitator
1. speak confidently in front of large groups;
2. lead others;
3. guide a group through a learning process;
4. shape how people can agree to meet their
goals; and
5. be objective and neutral when facing criticisms
and resolving conflicts.
Responsibilities of a facilitator
Program facilitators should understand program
goals, consult with clients, calculate return on
investment, plan logistics and rules, encourage
active participation, choose an appropriate
venue, maintain a respectful environment, be
attentive to participants' engagement, intervene
if necessary, listen attentively, summarize key
points, and utilize post-evaluation tools for
assessing program outcomes.
Chapter 16
PREPARING AND ORGANIZING
TEAM-BUILDING FACILITATION
Team building develops better communication,
enhances interaction, and defines roles within
teams through collaborative activities. These
commands and share ideas. to give
A team-building event can be done by starting
with partner challenges, then moving on to
small-group tasks, and eventually, team
activities. The progression of activities must be
from simple to more complex and demanding
ones
Preparing For Team Facilitation
1. Prepare a suitable set of activities for the
team
a. Be realistic and always start with a goal
b. Plan on an activity as one
c. Encourage a healthy competition
2. Prepare for the different team-building
activities
a. Read the program for a better vision
b. A checklist for the needed materials
c. Practice reading your script
d. Facilitators may be a game moderator
e. Ensure the arrangement of the venue
f. Write or print the steps, rules & regulations
g. Be prepared for possible challenges
Five key aspect of creating a
team-building program
1. Objectives - What is the main purpose of the
program? What issues should be addressed?
Here are some objectives in organizing a
team-building event:
a. to develop cooperation within the team,
especially if they have new members or
they are just recently formed;
b. to know each member's strengths and
weaknesses;
c. to address specific team issues;
d. to provide an exciting form of training,
e. to reward participants with a day or two
away from their daily routine
f. To interact and have fun.
2. Profile - Facilitators should study the participant
profiles, including age, gender, grade level or job
type, medical history, current injury or illness,
and allergies, to ensure suitable and safe
activities.
3. Preferences - It is also very important to identify
the kind of activities the participants are inclined
to. Do they prefer indoor games or outdoor
adventures?
4. Assessment of Success - Verbal feedback,
observation reports, and pre- and post-event
surveys can be used to measure the intangible
effects of the program, such as its impact on
team dynamics.
5. Location - The venue can greatly affect the
atmosphere of the event, so you should choose
one that is accessible and has the appropriate
amenities and facilities for the lined up activities.
Five significant elements
1. Orientation - This is the make-or-break part of
any team-building program, as this is where you
set the pace for the entire event and leave a
lasting impression on the participants.
Topic - Format - Duration
2. Designing - The right orientation will lead to this
element. In designing, you should consider the
following elements:
a. Group story - Current issues of the team,
previous team-building experience, profile
of each participant
b. Space-time context - Setting (indoor or
outdoor) and duration of each activity
c. Goals - Desired outcomes of the activities
3. Framing - It answers how the activity is going to
be introduced to the team. It also provides
information about what the team is doing, why
they are doing it, and how they should be
participating
4. Delivery - It is your presentation of the activity
that will ensure its success. For better delivery,
you should be able to:
a. adjust or modify the rules, duration, and
equipment based on the present state of
the activity;
b. introduce new information that the team
must respond to;
c. pose a stimulating question that challenges
the team to change or improve their
approach; and
d. reset the activity to give the team a second
chance of achieving a specific target or
goal.
5. Debriefing
a. Kicking-off the discussion in an
engaging way - encourage participants to
share their thoughts, which can quickly lead
towards a deeper and more insightful
conversation.
b. Getting into a deeper discussion - it is
knowing and planning for the end result, as
well as sharing observations and highlights
during the activity
c. Keeping the discussion light when it
gets too serious - the ability to guide the
team through a meaningful discussion
while maintaining a collaborative and
lighthearted atmosphere
Steps in facilitating team-building
activity
1. Help participants to familiarize with the activity
2. Check if all the participants understand
3. Conduct the activity
4. Debrief the team after the activity
5. Reinforce the group’s learning
Sample of Team-Building Activities
● 4-H Full Value Contract - a pledge to be recited
by the participant. (Head, Heart, Hands, Health)
● Sack Race - Divided into groups of five, they
must get into their sacks and go to their
respective cones and return to the line for next.
● Helium Hoop - Divided into groups each will be
given a hula hoop, they must surround the hoop
and hold it up with their index fingers at chest
level.
● Pipeline - passing objects through a series of
interconnected tubes, coordinating movements
or actions to simulate a pipeline flow, or
collectively solving challenges that require
coordination and cooperation.