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    Step-by-step Activity eslan SUE rea Me ACE Team-Building Activity Fast Forward The Fast Forward activity is a powerful tool to help |e -To] at a ot PT oe Ted el od de) challenges we may face. GETTING STARTED e Hybrid & Remote Teams o Digital files © Virtual whiteboards e In-person Workshops o Printable templates e All Collaboration Types © Presentation Slides All you need to apply the themes in this guide successfully are the materials noted on this page and a Beginner's Mindset. s Session Guide Activity Templates Scripted Speaker's Notes Team-building activity is Templates are available in digital files, Sample scripts to help you build an explained step-by-step. virtual whiteboards and more for all engaging session. Filled with ideas to collaboration styles. take away and consider with your team. Don't worry - be scrappy Never underestimate the magic of post-its and sharpies. A rough-looking template is more likely to be marked up than one that looks polished. Besides, templates and activities drawn by hand often stimulate more meaningful participation from participants. 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved 2 THE VALUE OF A TEAM- BUILDING ACTIVITY Team-building can set the tone for a meeting and project to help people become comfortable sharing and contributing in a group environment. It is also an opportunity for leaders to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the attendees before aligning on project tasks and responsibilities Team-building activities come in various shapes and sizes. They can help teams build empathy by getting to know one another in a safe and interactive setting. So start your next team meeting or project with one of the following strategic team-building activities. Team-building activities are an excellent way . & } to connect with people in various settings. a Leaders can use them to get to know a team jo and build rapport between colleagues. They can bring energy into a room and help Fast Forward leaders and facilitators identify their team's Ro goals, motivations, and strengths before challenges you may face while aligning on project roles and responsibilities. Teaching your goals Team-building activities can also help... + Increase engagement © Everyone should have an opportunity to speak in the first five minutes of a meeting. Engaging them early will make everyone more comfortable sharing, * Strengthen facilitation skills © Team-building is beneficial when trying to find your team's rhythm in the early days of a project. © Your delivery will be more effective and balanced if you identify who your team's movers, shakers, and potential wallflowers will be early. + Inspire creativity o Interactive activities can help you see things differently, become more open- minded, and unlock any creative blocks you might have! ace.ca © Design ACE. Alll rights reserved 3 ACTIVITY SUMMARY 60 M | N UTE S FACILITATION MATERIALS + Markers / Pens F AST + Sticky Notes /scrap paper + Trading Card Templates + 1c Empathy Mapping Template FORWARD 9 Suggested Format Welcome Ice-Breaker Fast Forward Debrief & Overview 10 15 30 + Meeting objective © Pick a Card ‘© Fast Forward activity Review newinsight | * Rules of engagement» Answer the question * Activity share-back * Align on next steps Virtual Whiteboards Fast Forward Activity jam Board Workshop Docs Activity Templates a Fast Forward via Slides Tools & IES; Resources Session Presentation www. designace.ca © 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved. TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY Exercise Objectives & Overview Start a project or meeting by getting to know one another's skills, experiences, and aspirations related to the team's purpose. Fast Forward is a fantastic team- building activity or a warm-up game. Fast Forward Build high performing teams focused on the future. e A ‘ast omwato one ea i oe: s TEAM MEMBER SKILLS FAST FORWARD Kkkkk What is the ideal team size? This activity is great for teams of all sizes. For larger teams, break down into groups OR stay as one and allocate extra time for sharing as a collective. What if we all have different goals? Not a problem. When sharing as a group, look for areas where different individual goals intersect, support, or conflict. www. designace.ca © 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved. aT TSC) INSTRUCTIONS & TALK TRACK Follow these step-by-step instructions to facilitate the activity. TCM TCC aE Step 1 | Skills and goal setting 1,Provide participants with the template or post it somewhere visible as a guide. 2. Instruct attendees =i to write down their | top skills and professional and personal goal. 3, Take turns sharing and discussing, Step 2 | Obstacles 1.Instruct participants to note what they think will be the team’s biggest obstacle. 2. Discuss while 5; ideating mitigations. Step 3 | Write a 5-star review 1.Finally, have each participant invent a review from a partner, stakeholder, or user that describes what the team accomplished and why it matters. 2. Take turns sharing reviews and discuss patterns and themes he www.designace.ca Sample Script / Talk Track "Welcome! Today, we will run through a team-building activity game called Fast Forward. This fast Forward exercise will help form a straightforward story, making it easier for stakeholders to understand the value of this team. To optimize our time together and ensure we respect one another's viewpoints, | am proposing these rules of engagement to guide our conversation. - Listen Respectfully - Be critical of ideas, not people - Allow everyone to contribute - Ask for clarification - Collaborate, don't compete Does anyone have any to add? Fantastic, everyone will have 10- minutes to complete the Fast Forward worksheet, and then we will go around the room and share. For reference, we will discuss: 1. Our drivers. 2.What makes this team unique. 3.How this team plans to grow. 4. The core skills and competencies we bring to the table. © 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved. 6 TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY TEMPLATE Start a project or meeting by getting to know one another's skills, experiences, and aspirations related to the team's purpose. Access exclusive activity tools: * Sooole slides to aid your presentation il whit for virtual meetings TEAM MEMBER TEAM MEMBER 2 ao |2 tt in SKILLS SKILLS o o GOALS GOALS v a ¥ a OBSTACLES OBSTACLES 7 Ms FAST FORWARD FAST FORWARD kkk kkk www.designace.ca © 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved. 7 DEBRIEF QUESTIONS What new insights do we have about the team? % What does this team want or need the most? Have we noticed any themes? www. designace.ca © 2022 Design ACE. All rights reserved. Oo Q Bye er) icy EEE EMM etmek to jumpstart your =< EG meeting! & Productivity Kit (PDF) aa a ICE BREAKER CARDS Start a Meaningful Conversation Ideal for team-building activities and professional relationship development. You can even use it for personal use to improve interpersonal connections. 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