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The Barter Puzzle
The Barter Puzzle is a team challenge where small groups are given puzzle pieces, but some of the pieces they need are held by other teams. To succeed, teams must negotiate, trade, or collaborate. It’s a great exercise in communication, strategy, and intergroup cooperation.
HOW TO PLAY
Written Instructions:
Play Personalities
Explorer, Competitor, Director, Collector,
As a Physical Game
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As a Digital Game
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As an Opener
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As a Core Activity
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As a Closer
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FACILITATION SUPPORT
How
Position the reflection around pathways and resources for accomplishing goals and future growth:
Q - How did the team organize itself around the rules and objectives?
Q - Did conflict or miscommunication affect the game? How might you address that for next time?
Q - Would more time, people, or resources have shifted the team's approach? How so?
Act
Position the reflection around the need to be in motion and see measurable progress:
Q - How did your team define success? What indicated you were on the right track?
Q - What game insights can you apply to better handle future times of crisis or uncertainty?
Q - Did this game give you any ideas about how to activate team skills and resources in new ways?
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