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“I highly recommend Interpret to any team who wish to uncover and celebrate their current communication abilities, yet pinpoint directly where they should develop. This game is incisive, insightful, intelligent and just plain fun!”
Mark Bowden, TruthPlane Communication Training
Interpret

Improve your team communication skills

Interpret is a lively, challenging team exercise which explores team communication, the management of information and the planning and implementation of a strategy.

The element of competing against the clock or another group raises energy levels and contributes to a sense of being a 'team'. Participation is 100% from every team member. It has to be if they are to be successful.

Interpret is an ideal exercise to highlight the importance of effective communication, problem-solving, organization and leadership within a team environment.

Interpret participants will increase their awareness of:

  • Communication of a common meaning through effective questioning and active listening to ensure understanding
  • Interpret
  • The management of information flow between individuals and the entire team
  • The relevance of effective planning
  • Problem solving skills including the evaluation of possible courses of action and the need for rehearsal of processes before they ‘go live’
  • Understanding of team organization and effective group management.
  • The effectiveness of process reviews in team activity
  • Individual needs and input within a pressured team environment
  • Working under time pressure

How to fit this exercise into your training program:

Suggested agenda:

  • A brief introduction to communication in teams
  • The Interpret exercise
  • Exercise debriefing and a short discussion of the main themes

This exercise can stand on its own as a short training event or can form part of a longer session focussing on problem solving and communication within teams. It can also as part of a full team development program.

Development areas covered with this game:

Communication and Teamworking

  • Establishing a common language and meaning within groups and teams
  • Active questioning and listening skills
  • The sorting, structuring and retention of unfamiliar information

Problem Solving and Task Planning

  • Working under time pressures
  • Effective planning

Leadership and Team Management

  • Recognizing and managing the contribution of individuals within a team
  • Developing awareness of individual needs
  • Team decision-making
  • The control and implementation of plans

Trainer's Guide:

Each game purchased comes complete with a Trainer's Guide describing how the game works, what to expect and game variations.

Who will benefit from this workshop:

Everyone in your organization who is required to communicate clearly and without ambiguity

Duration of exercise: 90 minutes

Number of participants: 6 - 18

Costs:

Interpret - $480 + freight and delivery + tax

All costs are in Canadian dollars.

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Follow-up support:

It is important to us that you are successful using our games in your training and development programs. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you either before or after using our games to ensure that you obtain the maximum benefits from the exercise. Please call us on +1 416.925.9144.

Additional support:

Would you like additional support when you run this game for the first time or are you using it for a large group and need additional resources? We would be happy to facilitate this game for you. Please call us on +1 416.925.9144 to discuss your requirements.



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