Tackle even the most difficult communication problems in today’s organisations
Communication Derailed is an engaging simulation game for all organisational levels. This game demonstrates the profound impact of poor communication then teaches the skills needed to communicate effectively.
This popular game addresses three common communication challenges: communication in teams, lateral communication, and communication during organisational stress. The modules can be run independently or in a series, depending on your learning goals. Trainers love this game because it is easy to facilitate and all parts are reusable. Everything you need to deliver a powerful learning event is included in one kit!.
How Communication Derailed Works
Working as employees of a toy manufacturing company, teams are charged with building new prototypes using fun, colourful parts. But the hands-on tasks become difficult when they are faced with obstacles that challenge their communication skills. Through the experience of working together and with the help of the facilitator, participants learn how to overcome these problems to improve their performance through effective communication.
Learning Outcomes
• Discover the impact of both effective and ineffective communication
• Identify damaging communication techniques and environments
• Improve communication behaviour
• Learn to handle unique communication problems.
The Communication Derailed Facilitator Guide Table of Contents:
• General Guidelines
• Module 1: Communication Within a Team
Theoretical Background
Administration Guidelines
Materials Checklist
Transparencies
• Module 2: Communication Among Teams
Theoretical Background
Administration Guidelines
Materials Checklist
Transparencies
• Module 3: Communication During Organizational Stress
Theoretical Background
Administration Guidelines
Materials Checklist
Transparencies
Includes instructions about what to say, information on what participants receive, facilitator tips, and an outline of the steps. It also provides alternate instructions for introducing the game depending on whether you are running the module as a stand alone or in sequence with the other modules.
Reproducible Participant Materials. All participant materials in the binder are reproducible. A list of materials for each (including the number of photocopies to make of each page) is found behind the Participant Materials tab.
Reproducible Transparency Masters. Transparencies are used to guide the participants through the mid-point debrief.
What to Order
Order one Complete Game for up to 3 groups/teams of 4-8 participants each. If you have more than 3 groups/teams, you will need to order extra game parts for each additional team.
