{"product_id":"team-dynamics-thumball","title":"Team Dynamics Thumball","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook under your thumb and share your reaction to whatever prompt lies beneath it. Thumball™ is a soft 6\" stuffed ball with loads of applications! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Team Dynamics Thumball looks like a cool soccer ball and has 32 panels pre-printed with cogent phrases suited for adults and teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeams are everywhere – at work, at home, at school, on and off playing fields. From board rooms to church basements, we're thrown together with people we may or may not know well, and are challenged to achieve great results. Is your team performing to the max? How do you support each other? How do you develop consensus and manage disagreements? Team Dynamics Thumball is a playful way to raise these critical questions so that your teams can reach their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Team Dynamics Thumball to stimulate conversation, promote team spirit, and boost flagging energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3HS7kANkr1k?list=PLEPEcBeueH7P72g5vKg3S8ec4MyrgmUpH\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEAM DYNAMICS THUMBALL PROMPTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of conversation prompts, explore how your group is working as a team. For example, discuss...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits and drawbacks of teaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to make others feel heard, show respect, and draw in multiple perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems to improve productivity and minimize duplication of efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches to identify goals, work to completion and celebrate success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of disagreements, problems, and mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods to develop consensus, show support, and motivate each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e©Trainers Warehouse – Trainers Warehouse holds the copyright for this set of questions. Reproductions cannot be made without express approval.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d1471b;\"\u003e[NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gamification-thumballs\" title=\"Icebreaker ball | conversation starters | trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Icebreaker ball | conversation starters | trainers warehouse\"\u003eThumballs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conversation-starters-unzip-it-pockets\" title=\"Unzip-it conversation decks – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Unzip-it conversation decks – trainers warehouse\"\u003eUNZiP-IT! Pocket \u0026amp; Deck\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conversation-starters-unzip-it-remote\" title=\"Unzip-it! Remote - trainers warehouse supplies\" aria-label=\"Unzip-it! Remote - trainers warehouse supplies\"\u003eVirtual\/Remote PPT\u003c\/a\u003e.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** TIPS **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACILITATION Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEXPLAIN HOW IT WORKS: Someone throws the ball, another catches it and responds to the prompt under their thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACILITATION TIP 1: SET EXPECTATIONS AND EXPLAIN CLEARLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn order to achieve greatness, sometimes teams need to take a step back and reflect on their relationships, communication, and their process of working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTailor your Thumball game to meet your needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption 1: Have each player respond only to the prompt under their thumb, then toss the ball to another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption 2: After the first player has responded to their prompt, invite others to share their perspective or discuss ways they could work together more effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACILITATION TIP 2: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSET GROUND RULES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eExplain that conversations about team dynamics can become emotionally charged. The goal of the Team Dynamics Thumball activity is to raise important issues and have necessary conversations in a positive environment. So that everyone can feel safe, have the group set up their own Ground Rules.\u003cbr\u003eHere are some that you might want on the list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one person speaks at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak only for yourself; Use “I” statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo personal attacks – critique ideas, not people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree to disagree; disagree without being disagreeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen - make sure everyone feels heard and validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe positive and non-judgmental; open to new ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACILITATION TIP 3: BE PREPARED \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF CONVERSATIONS GET STICKY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert facilitators suggest these techniques to ease difficult or emotional situations:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause the conversation so you can review the ground rules with the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedirect negative comments; ask “what can we do differently?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on changes that can positively affect the team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf two parties disagree, suggest that they switch roles and make the counter argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a flip chart of difficult topics that can be addressed later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe ready to share some of your own experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a break. 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