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Items tossed in air for Phones & Faxes

Phones & Faxes

Fun group initiative to explore the skill of multitasking.

  • Very playful & fun
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Fosters innovation
  • Continuous improvement

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form a large circle with everyone facing into the centre.
  2. Invite 2 or 3 volunteers to stand in the centre of the circle with their backs to each other.
  3. Distribute at least one soft tossable item to every person standing in the circle.
  4. Announce that the volunteers will soon be challenged to catch as many of the items being tossed into the air as they can.
  5. On an agreed signal, instruct everyone in the circle to toss their items into the air, aiming to have them land in the circle’s centre.
  6. Count and tally all items caught by the volunteers.
  7. Repeat for two or more rounds before inviting a new set of volunteers to swap with those in the centre.
  8. Challenge your group to continuously improve the number of items caught by the volunteer catchers in a single round.
  9. In conclusion, invite your group to reflect on their experience and results.

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