Stranded in the Himalayas, Leader's Manual Contributor(s): Ukens, Lorraine L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787939692 ISBN-13: 9780787939694 Publisher: Pfeiffer OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1998 Annotation: Activity participants enjoy a simulated mountain climb. In this imaginary setting, they must arrive at consensus in order to succeed, and they experience the magic of group power: synergy. The subject of this simulation (a mountain adventure) is not the topic for learning. It provides an interesting, engaging, and entertaining way to introduce the concepts of consensus and synergy in decision making. These concepts are useful to all kinds of problem-solving and decision-making groups in organizations. First, participants attempt to make decisions on their own. Then, joining the group, they compare answers and attempt to agree on the best course of action. Like never before, participants will see the benefits of heeding advice and soliciting opinions. The leader of this activity needs a copy of the Leaders Guide, which contains all of the information that a leader or facilitator would require to conduct this simulation. Every step in preparation, facilitation, and follow-up is enclosed. A professional facilitator is not necessary to conduct this activity. The Activity book contains the engaging simulationevery participant will need a copy. One cannot talk about consensus and expect employees to understand. Employees must learn by doing; they must experience synergy. Leaders will watch their teams develop and prosper when they are "stranded in the Himalayas." What is a consensus activity? |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Training - Psychology | Interpersonal Relations - Business & Economics | Careers - General |
Dewey: 158.2 |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 10.94" (0.23 lbs) 32 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Build teams that move mountains Activity participants enjoy a simulated mountain adventure. In thisimaginary setting, they must arrive at consensus in order tosucceed, and they experience the magic of group power: synergy.Participants face fatigue, dehydration, an avalanche, and more.First, they make decisions on their own. Then, joining the group, they compare answers and attempt to agree on the best course ofaction. Participants will: * Listen closely to coworkers * Recognize the benefits of soliciting opinions * Understand the power of synergy . . . and much more The leader and participants will have a perfect opportunity toexamine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on one another, on the group's effectiveness, and on the outcome of theiradventure. Every step in preparation, facilitation, and follow-upis carefully detailed in the Leader's Manual. The Activity containsthe engaging simulation--every participant will need a copy. Leaders will watch teams develop and prosper when they arestranded in the Himalayas. |