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People holding hands in circle rotating quickly as The Clock initiative, a terrific back to school activity

The Clock

Fast-paced, continuous improvement team-building game.

  • Fast-paced
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Focus on continuous improvement
  • Physical challenge

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form a circle sitting on the floor, with everyone holding hands.
  2. When ready, everyone will stand up, rotate 360 degrees in one direction and then rotate in the reverse direction.
  3. To finish, everyone returns to sit on the floor in the same position they started.
  4. All activity must be performed while everyone is holding hands.
  5. If at any time two or more people let go of their neighbour’s hands, the attempt will not count.
  6. Challenge your group to perform this task as quickly as possible.
  7. Provide ample time for planning, problem-solving & as many attempts as your time allows.

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Comments (2)

  1. Jit Raya

    Nice to play this exercise. I like it so much. I got Thai group of just ten people but it worked well. Thank you very much, Mark

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    • Mark Collard

      Thanks for sharing Jit. A group of ten would work well, even if it’s a bit cramped for space perhaps.

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