#6 Energisers
⏱ Approx. 5 minutes
𐀪 4-6 people
❔Although the exercises are short and simple, a thorough and precise instruction is required. Another energiser with the same approach as ”share a story” is where the participants tell the history behind their first name. As an example, Margrethe is named after the queen because it is a family tradition and so forth.
background
A team works best if there is energy, dynamics and a good mood. Therefore, it is a good idea for facilitators or team members to prepare energisers (small energy-rewarding exercises). Energisers may be used as icebreakers or breaks during work to activate the brain and the body.
purpose
Energisers are a powerful tool to stimulate the energy and dynamics within the team and are useful when the team is formed, after lunch or during a break after a long period of hard work. Here are two examples: ”Make a circle with names in alphabetical order and share a story”.
procedure
”Circle with names in alphabetical order”: Place the entire group counting for example 10-20 participants in a circle. The task is to organise the circle in alphabetical order with ‘Anna’ first and ‘Ulrich’ last. The exercise is organised by first names and must be done as quickly as possible.
”Share a story”: Place the team or all participants two and two either standing or sitting at a table and share a story about a situation where the individual person was afraid or even in danger.
practical matters
You can find several energisers online for free.
further information
Make a google search on energisers and find relevant exercises.