A collaboration exercise that brings the whole group together in one upbeat finale
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| Numbers: |
10 to 500 participants |
| Location: |
Indoors or outdoors |
| Times: |
45 minutes to 2 hours |
Emphasis:
Problem solving, engineering, cooperation
Overview:
The main objective of the teams is to design a 'contraption' using rods that will transport a ball around a set pattern of arenas !
The Objectives:
- To demonstrate issues related to team dynamics, problem solving, time management, organisation, and leadership under time constraints
- To practice priority and time management skills
- To stimulate creative solutions
How it Works:
Initially each team works on their own part of the Rollercoaster design and will construct their own structure. The main objective for this project is common to all teams, and success depends on teams sharing information, knowledge, equipment and even resource to complete the final 'contraption'.
The Result:
Once all the individual structures are complete, they must all fit together around the room. You can hear a pin drop as the ball is set off at the start of the rollercoaster – will it make it to the end?!
This can be a complex project, with large teams all brain storming differing designs and methods of transporting these balls through the arenas. Rollercoaster is very engaging with individuals and all teams making a contribution.
