Dear all,
I have a habit of being verbose, so please pardon me, but reading this could reap benefits.
I have been toying with this idea for quite some time. Just a brief note before I take off. "Flight of the Phoenix" is an excellent movie that can be used in the context of team building with amazing results. The plot involves a flight crew from Amacorem that crashes in the wilderness of the Gobi desert. They face scarcity of water and food, no means of communication, no civilization within a 300-mile radius, and dust storms at 100 kmph - survival seems bleak. It serves as an excellent example of the stages of team development: storming, forming, norming, and adjourning.
Forgive me if I missed something in the stages mentioned above. Now, let me get to the point. I have a do-it-yourself sketch partially ready for each of the characters - depicting how they respond to each other, and so on. The scenario of a plane crash can be simulated by having participants spend a day in the sun with limited water and canned food, alongside a broken 5-foot toy yacht or plane. A facilitator, who plays a more passive role like a stone, and a video recorder can be included. The DIY character sketches will be given to participants a day in advance under an "oath" not to discuss them among themselves. This setup allows for spontaneous enactment within a time limit that gradually escalates, similar to the nomad attacks in the movie. This exercise can lead to a group dynamic where individuals start by disagreeing on everything but eventually reach a consensus, fostering a sense of collective achievement.
I understand that this may seem raw and crude, but I am confident it will help your team bond the way you desire. Any assistance I require involves watching the movie meticulously, scene by scene, and collaborating on how to implement this activity effectively. Once this plan is finalized, I will provide a more insightful team-building presentation based on the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team."
Regards,
Steney
I have a habit of being verbose, so please pardon me, but reading this could reap benefits.
I have been toying with this idea for quite some time. Just a brief note before I take off. "Flight of the Phoenix" is an excellent movie that can be used in the context of team building with amazing results. The plot involves a flight crew from Amacorem that crashes in the wilderness of the Gobi desert. They face scarcity of water and food, no means of communication, no civilization within a 300-mile radius, and dust storms at 100 kmph - survival seems bleak. It serves as an excellent example of the stages of team development: storming, forming, norming, and adjourning.
Forgive me if I missed something in the stages mentioned above. Now, let me get to the point. I have a do-it-yourself sketch partially ready for each of the characters - depicting how they respond to each other, and so on. The scenario of a plane crash can be simulated by having participants spend a day in the sun with limited water and canned food, alongside a broken 5-foot toy yacht or plane. A facilitator, who plays a more passive role like a stone, and a video recorder can be included. The DIY character sketches will be given to participants a day in advance under an "oath" not to discuss them among themselves. This setup allows for spontaneous enactment within a time limit that gradually escalates, similar to the nomad attacks in the movie. This exercise can lead to a group dynamic where individuals start by disagreeing on everything but eventually reach a consensus, fostering a sense of collective achievement.
I understand that this may seem raw and crude, but I am confident it will help your team bond the way you desire. Any assistance I require involves watching the movie meticulously, scene by scene, and collaborating on how to implement this activity effectively. Once this plan is finalized, I will provide a more insightful team-building presentation based on the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team."
Regards,
Steney