Purpose
The aim of this fun exercise is to encourage team work and creative thinking.
Objective
Each team has to build a self-supporting paper bridge using the materials provided.
Things You Need
- A stack of newspapers
- One roll of sticky tapes for each team
- A measuring tape
Setup
- Split the group into teams of three people.
- Each team has access to unlimited amount of newspapers and one sticky tape.
- Each team has 10 minutes to build a bridge.
- Facilitator can measure the length of each bridge using measuring tape.
- The team which makes the longer bridge in the allocated time is the winner.
Rules of the game
- Delegates cannot use the sticky tape to attach the bridge to the ground or table.
- Sticky tape can only be used in the structure of the bridge.
- The bridge can have a maximum of two support columns.
Timing
Explaining the Test: 5 minutes.
Activity: 10 minutes
Group Feedback: 20 minutes.
Discussion
Discuss with the group the key elements of team work noticeable during this exercise. Encourage discussions on the effect of communication, leadership and feedback systems involved during this activity.
Variations
As a variation you can remove the sticky tape and get the delegates to only use newspaper. In this case, set two chairs two meters apart from each other. The two chairs form the bases of the bridge at the two ends. Teams can only use paper to bridge the gap between the two chairs. The most elegant looking bridge with the least number of columns in the middle will win.
Comments
By fusi @ Wednesday, June 12, 2013 5:31 AM
The exercises are are easily performed and they make training enjoyable even effective
By Syed Feroz Ali @ Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:56 AM
Excellent Job toward the Skill development
Soft Skills Training Materials
Get downloadable training materials
Online Train the Trainer Course:
Core Skills
Turn Your Expertise into Engaging, Well-Structured Training
Topics
Training Materials
Get downloadable training materials on: Management Training, Personal Development, Interpersonal Development, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing
The Most Similar Exercises & Articles to This in Order of Similarity Are:
Resources for Trainers and Course Designers
Instructional Design Books
Practical books on course design, learner engagement and training delivery, available in paperback and ebook
Free Training Resources
Download a complete sample course with training activities, assessment forms and practical resources for trainers.
Comprehensive Body Language Guide
Explore body language, gestures, posture, facial expressions and non-verbal communication in one practical guide.
Train the Trainer Resources
Improve course design and delivery with practical guides, specialist books and Train the Trainer courses.
Leave a comment
All comments are moderated before being published.
This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.