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TP Shuffle

Classic group initiative to strengthen communication skills.

  • Strengthens balance & agility
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Focus on communication
  • Fosters support

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, assess your group’s physical abilities and spotting skills as required for this exercise.
  2. Ask your group to stand and balance directly atop the telephone pole with both feet.
  3. Objective: Challenge your group to re-arrange their positions on the pole according to a particular sequence, eg date of birth (not including the year.)
  4. All movements must be made whilst on top of the pole, preferably with the physical support of others.
  5. No other part of a person’s body (eg hands or feet) are permitted to touch the ground at any time.
  6. Apply an appropriate penalty if a rule is infringed (see Leadership Tips tab for options.)
  7. Challenge your group to complete the task in the shortest time or with as few penalties as possible.
  8. Allow up to 15 minutes to complete the task (or other time as will challenge your group.)
  9. Process your group’s experience at the conclusion of the task.

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