Open Versus Closed Questions Exercise

Open Versus Closed Questions Exercise

Asking the right types of questions to get the right kinds of answers is a critical skill everyone must master. This is not always easy since you need to balance between wanting to get more specifi...

Communication Exercise: But No But

Communication Exercise: But No But

The aim of this activity is to raise awareness to the importance of constructive feedback. This exercise also shows how small changes in the use of words can make a big difference on how our sugges...

Activities for Team Building

Activities for Team Building

This is a collection of free team building exercises, energisers, Icebreakers and communication exercises which can be used in different soft skills training courses. The exercises in this article ...

Team Building Exercises: Silent Design

Team Building Exercises: Silent Design

The aim of this exercise is to emphasise the importance of non verbal communication when working in a team.

Communication Skills Exercise: Coaching

Communication Skills Exercise: Coaching

The aim of this exercise is to increase individual’s confidence in their own capabilities and talents. Participants are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience with others in a construct...

Keep Your Balance on a Tight Sheet!

Keep Your Balance on a Tight Sheet!

This is a physical activity that you can use as a warm-up or  as a mental challenge. It encourages teamwork and group problem solving where everyone has to cooperate for the solution to work.

The Fogging Technique

The Fogging Technique

How to accept criticism without letting it bring you down.