Paper Scrapers®
Paper Scrapers® is a fun, structured, small team experience for the exploration of individual and team approaches to project development, design and implementation. From the simulation, Participants learn the value of creativity, planning, implementation and selling a project.
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Scenario
Team members are asked to design, build, and market a product. The product is a structure to be built out of materials provided in a supply kit. The finished towers are evaluated on the following criteria:
* Height
* Stability
* Use of material
* Aesthetic appeal
* Originality
Teams consist of four to eight team members that are in competition with each other. After the construction is completed, each team makes a presentation of their structure and teams vote on the structure that best meets the criteria. Each team casts one vote and cannot vote for their own structure.
Outcome
* Experience team problem-solving and collaboration
* Exploration of the total process of designing, implementing and selling a project
* Learn and appreciate the value of the diverse contributions of team members
* Explore the tradeoffs between creativity and implementation
* Explore the utilization of different team talents in different stages of a project
* Create an opportunity for individuals and groups to stretch themselves creatively
* Enable a team to examine the impact of competition on project implementation
Trainer Skills
Experience with level 1 simulations, good group facilitation and debrief skills, team development experience
Cost
$115.00 per team of 5-8 participants, Facilitator Guide $45.00. Starter Kit (Materials for 1 team & Facilitator Guide) $145.00.
Minimum participants: 4
Maximum participants: 8
Specifications
Participant Level:
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All |
Program Length:
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1-2 Hours |
Space Required:
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Depending upon # of teams, a large training room or
ball room |
Equipment Required:
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None |
Recommended number of
facilitators:
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1 |
Certification Required?:
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No |
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1 |
Facilitator Guide Required?:
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Yes |
Normative Data:
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Yes |
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