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Training Games
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Game 1

Push The Wall

Duration : 5 Minutes.
Objective :

To invoke a thought among the participants,

helping them to differentiate between the Area Of Concern
vs. Area Of Influence.

Timing Of Activity :

At the Start of the workshop

or when participants start raising issues which are not under
the direct control or while explaining the circle of influence.

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Activity

Ask the participants to stand facing the wall at an arms length. Now, ask
them to close their eyes & push the wall with full strength.
The trainer here should generate excitement ,motivating the participants
to keep pushing the wall with all their strength.
The trainer can also add humor to the entire activity by telling every one
that the wall is actually moving.
After 2-3 minutes the trainer asks the participants to relax & open their
eyes. Once the participants are back to their respective seats, the trainer
now takes the feedback whether the wall has actually moved or not.
The answer here would be obviously NO". The trainer now takes the
participants to the importance of focusing on the Areas of Influence.
The wall here denotes the Area Of Concern/Area of Non-Influence.
Trainer here should state that one should try to focus on Area of Control
& Influence rather than spending time on issues on which we have no
control.

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Game 2

Dont Alaap Apna Raag

Duration : 5 7 Minutes.
Objective :

Understanding the importance of

Standardization. One team One goal

Timing Of Activity :

Post Lunch. This activity can

also be useful while explaining the sales process The need

for following the sales process of Milk Federation.

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Activity

The trainer divides the entire batch into groups( 4 5 per group)
Each group is asked to select a song of their choice.
Once each group has finalized their song, all of them are asked to start singing the
song very loudly at the same go.
Their will be total chaos in the training room since every one is singing their own song.
After 2 min. the trainer requests every one to stop singing & ask the participants
randomly if they were able to identify the songs sung by the other group.
Result : Probably no one will be able to do that.
Step 2 : The trainer now gives a common song to all the participants / groups
(preferably a motivational one) & now ask them to start singing once again for a
minute or so.
The groups will be much organizes this time.
The trainer should now ask the participants to analyze both the situations.
Result : Participants will themselves understand that every one should be on a single
thought or platform while performing a common task.
The trainer here also need to built upon the need for every one to be focused on one
goal of the organization since otherwise it will become a Khichdi

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Game 3

Sky Is The Limit

Duration : 5 7 Minutes.
Objective :

Realize your Potential.

Timing Of Activity :

When doing Goal Setting.

Requirements :

1 White Chart Paper + 3 different color

markers. The chart should be pasted at a height of the wall.

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Activity

Call for 3 volunteers & ask them to put their initials at a comfortable height on the
chart.
Once every one is through ask them once again to put their initials higher than the
earlier attempt. This time the trainer should motivate the volunteers to stretch
themselves a bit.
The activity will be repeated the third time with the trainer still motivating them to
reach still higher.
At the end of the third attempt the trainer will now ask the audience to judge the
winner out of the three.
Majority of the people will vote for the volunteer as a winner who has put his initials
at the highest level.
However, the trainer will announce all the three as winners focusing on each persons
quest to go still higher with each passing attempt.
Learning : At the first instance many people dont realize their actual potential
but when they put the efforts , nothing can stop them from delivering the best.

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Game 4

Ruk Jana Nahin

Duration : 10 15 Minutes.
Objective : Problem solving. Dont run around problems,
look for the solutions.

Timing Of Activity : Any time during the workshop.

Preferably in a sales workshop.

Requirements : 15 -20 Chairs arranged in a zig zag

manner in the training room.

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Ask for 4- 5 volunteers & have them take a good look of the entire room.
Give them a destination to be reached at the end of the room.
Now, blind fold them & ask them to reach the assigned destination without
touching/colliding with the chairs.
Meanwhile, silently remove half of the chairs from the room.
The volunteers will try to reach the assigned destination taking every effort
not to touch the chairs as per the arrangement shown to them.
Once every one has reached the assigned destination ask them to open their
eyes & have a re look of the entire room. They will be surprised to find that
there are just half of the chairs in the room to which they had taken
precaution of not colliding with them.
Learning : Obstructions are all in the mind.We perceive lot of obstructions
in our mind before getting on to the actual job,However, most of the
obstacles are baseless.

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Game 5

The missing Link

Duration : 5 Minutes.
Objective : To ensure punctuality in the workshop.
Timing Of Activity : At the start of the workshop. Can

be given to the groups or to one individual who is always late

in attending the session

Requirements : JIGSAW PUZZLES. Remove one part of

the picture & keep it with yourself.

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Activity

Remove one part of the picture & lay the other parts of the puzzle in front
of the group/the person coming late.
Ask them/him to arrange the picture.
The group/late comer will be able to arrange the entire picture with one
part missing Which has been intentionally removed by the trainer).
Learning: The trainer will now emphasize the importance of each &
every part to complete a picture and relate it to the late comer as a
missing link.
The message can also be pass across the group on the first day of the
workshop ( through this activity) that every one needs to come on time &
actively participate in the session being conducted.

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Game 6

4 Squares
Duration : 5 Minutes.
Objective : Think out of the box.
Timing Of Activity : Any time during the workshop.
Requirements : Note pads/Pens with each participant

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4 SQUARES

The fig shows 4 squares-A,B,C&D.

1/4th of squares A,B&C is shaded.
1. Divide Unshaded portion of A into
TWO equal & identical parts.
2. Divide Unshaded portion of B into
THREE equal & identical parts.
3. Divide Unshaded portion of C into
FOUR equal & identical parts.
Clues :
The solution is not in the form of
triangles.
The solution lies in the problem itself.

4. Divide D into SEVEN equal & identical parts.

Clues :
The solution is not in the form of triangles.

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Remember

Too much
PowerPoint
not enough
PowerYou

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Remember

Hook them
in the
first
minute

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Remember

Dont do
anything for
more than 20
minutes

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Remember

There are
people in those
chairs
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Remember

Begin at
the end

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Remember

Stop speaking
when they
stop listening

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Bad delivery
Remember

kills
good
content
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Remember

Dont speak if
you cant
improve the
silence

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Top 8
Presentation
Qualities

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The Moment of Impact

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Thank You
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