May 2020 – Collaboration Associates

Imaginings for Greatness

Posted on 2020-05-202022-01-03 by Brenda Herchmer

*Special thanks to Wael Badawy for permission to share this modified version of his exercise This exercise is great because it: ● Can be done in small to large size groups ● Very light exercise idea for “getting to know you” scenarios ● Relatively easy to explain and execute ● Draws on an individual’s ingenuity ● Helps individuals recognize shared areas of greatness Materials: ● Flipchart, whiteboard or PowerPoint slide...

Speed Dating – Recognition Style

Posted on 2020-05-202022-01-03 by Brenda Herchmer

*Special thanks to Roxanne Torbiak for permission to share this exercise. Depending on the work context, you may wish to play down the “speed dating” analogy; an alternate title could be “Greatness Matching”. Having worked with groups where dating in the workplace was an issue, knowing your audience and history is a consideration here. Changing the name makes it a perfectly neutral exercise! This exercise is great because it: ●...