The term puzzle could refer to a brain teaser type of puzzle in which group effort would be needed to figure out the problem and/or solution, or it could refer to an actual jigsaw puzzle activity. How would you incorporate a jigsaw puzzle into team building?
A Puzzle Exercise
Start by dividing your group into teams. Give each team pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and give simple instructions to put the puzzle together as fast as possible. Imply or even state that every team has the same puzzle and make sure the pieces seem as if they are complete. In actuality}}, there is only one jigsaw puzzle and the teams will never finish the puzzle until they work out the secret: team work!
Teams assume that they are competing against ona another and will usually take some time before they realize that the pieces they require the other team has.
The importance of teamwork is further highlighted by allowing the groups themselves figure this out, not by asking for aid from the team manager. Eventually they figure out the point of working together for a shared aim.
There are some logistical notes on this puzzle game; make sure you find a jigsaw puzzle complex enough to convince teams that there are truly a few different puzzles to utilise. Ensure there are sufficient pieces to occupy all members of the team. Clues might be given to aid teams (such as what the image is) especially if it's a relatively short puzzle game. You might also choose to offer a reward upon completion of the puzzle within a certain time period. The winners would be the whole group, once they figured out the problem. There are no winners or losers in this exercise; team cooperation is the aim!
Other Puzzle Activities
Puzzle games need a number of patience and team work if a few people are participating. Puzzle events can be an educational challenge like the previous exercise or could be a regular puzzle session where pieces are put together by staff as quickly as possible. If possible, utilise jigsaw puzzles that relate to the industry you're in.
Puzzle gmaes are an excellent way keep your team motivated and to liven up a tedious office spirit. Puzzle games can be used as ice breakers, training sessions, workshop events, seminars, conferences and other meetings. Puzzle games can also refer to lateral thinking puzzles, trick questions, brain teasers, logic puzzles and number puzzles.
When arranging a puzzle games, remember that it's not so much the puzzle that's essential, rather the point you're trying to create with this team building exercise. You may be trying to stress the importance of team work or you may want to demonstrate a point about communication. Whatever your intentions remember that the puzzle is a demonstrating technique and should concentrate on the issue at hand.
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