Signlines is a lively, energetic
team exercise exploring communication, the management of information, and the
planning and implementation of a strategy.
Groups have to build well-organised
communication systems to sort and retain the information they need to complete
a shared task from individual components. The competitive edge that inevitably
develops raises the energy in the room without undermining the teamwork
behaviour you're looking for, because the review process is built into the
exercise itself.
By the end, Signlines works as a metaphor for communication,
problem-solving, organisation and leadership inside any team — which is why it
suits workshops, teamworking events and induction programmes equally well.
Signlines is a compact and
challenging Business Mirror addressing group management and communication.
The problem it solves...
Teams rarely fail because
individuals lack skill. They fail because information doesn't move properly
between people - it gets lost, distorted, or held by the wrong person at the
wrong time. Signlines makes that visible in under 40 minutes.
Who it's for...
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Facilitators running teamworking events, away days and
workshops
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L&D teams designing induction and onboarding
programmes
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Managers of newly formed teams that need to agree ways
of working fast
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Trainers who need one exercise that flexes from 6 to 30
participants
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Consultants who travel — the whole kit is portable
As a lively, energetic team exercise which explores communication, the management of information, and the planning and implementation of a strategy. It is a lively, energetic team exercise which explores communication, the management of information, and the planning and implementation of a strategy; it
is a challenging activity which encourages a group to use well-organised
communication systems and processes to sort and remember the information needed
to complete team and project based work from individual components.
Within group dynamics, Signlines
raises questions such as:
- How do we learn to see the bigger picture?
- How do I
know where I fit into this whole system?
- How do I identify and build
relationships with the people who are most significant to me?
- How do new organisations
establish shared and agreed operating procedures - and then implement them
quickly and effectively?
The element of competitiveness
that inevitably develops raises energy, and does not detract from the teamwork
behaviour which is sought, because of the inbuilt review process. On
completion, Signlines acts as an ideal metaphor highlighting the importance of
communication, problem-solving, organisation and leadership within a team
environment.
It is portable and easy to use,
ideal for workshops, teamworking events and induction programmes, and versatile
enough to meet a wide range of learning objectives.
It mirrors real-life environments in a miniature timescale and is supplied with clear instructions.
Key learning outcomes
- Builds communication of shared meaning, through giving and receiving feedback and active listening
- Improves the management of information flow between individuals, sub-groups and the whole team
- Develops problem-solving: generating options, running simultaneous activities, rehearsing before going live
- Raises awareness of working under time pressure and the value of effective planning
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of process reviews in
team activity
“From the facilitator's point of view Signlines is a gift:
easy to set up and explain, and provides a rich 'hands-on' learning exercise. I
applaud its versatility, creativity and sheer good fun – hurray for future
factory learning!”
— Kirsty Leishman, Associate Director, The Change
Partnership Scotland
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