Photo Finish
- Line the team up side by side behind a straight marking (can be done with a length of rope) on the floor.
- Explain to the group that every team member cross the line (step across) and touch the ground with their feet at exactly the same time.
- If one person steps across before the rest of the group does, then the leader must shout, 'click' and get them to start over again.
- Keep an eye on everyone and remain vigilant at all times. The group will find it difficult start with, as normally they do not prepare for the challenge. The key is to nominate a leader for the task and plan in advance.
- Reiterate to the group that if anyones foot touches the ground before the rest of the group, the task will be restarted.
Delivery Notes
- Ensure that everyone fully understand the task to begin with.
- Limit the team to just ten minutes to complete the task.
- If the group's method isn't working, get them to discuss it before they try again and review their performance.
- Communication is essential for this challenge to be completed, so get them to nominate a team leader.
Key Points from the review.
- They must plan how they are going to solve the problem
- They must decide who is best suited to mange the task.
- They must consider any time restrictions that they may have.
- They must communicate clearly as a group.
Useful Tips .
- Leaders must be selected, otherwise you will have chaos and a lot of shouting within the group.
- Participants may blame each other for the failure of the task, so ensure that focus is taken away from individuals and placed on the team.
- Tallest group members should be located on the outside of the line, so they can look across and smaller members in the middle. The leader should be placed in the center of the group line, so everybody can hear instructions clearly.
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Equipment
- Straight line floor marking or rope.
Summary
- The group have to try and cross the line at exactly the same time. If one person is out of sync, then they must start over again.
Group Size
- 8 to 12 ideal, but can be done with up to 20.
Time
Total time - 15 mins
- 5 minute briefing and set up
- 5 minutes to achieve outcome
- 5 minutes Review
Learning Targets
- Time Management
- Selecting a leader to manage the task
- Active listening
- Communicate clearly
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