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Chapter 7: Teamwork: Working Together > A Cat and a Fridge
Overview
Making a list of the similarities between two very different objects is the fun and energizing entry point into a discussion about collaboration and the benefits of teams.
Objectives
- To explore ways teams can be more resourceful than individuals
- To energize the group
Audience
Six to fifty participants
Time Estimate
10 to 15 minutes
Materials and Equipment
- A flip chart or whiteboard
- Markers
- Paper and pen or pencil for each participant
- (Optional) Small prizes
Area Setup
No special arrangement
Process
1. Draw a cat head and a refrigerator on the flip chart or whiteboard. Give everyone paper and pens or pencils.
2. Tell the participants they each have 30 seconds to come up with a list of ways that a cat and a refrigerator are similar. State that they cannot speak to each other as they make their lists.
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