Trainer's Tip: Energiser for a Large Group

Stephen Roberts details an energiser for a large group of managers.

I have used a simple exercise in which everyone lines up, either as part of an inner or an outer circle (each circle must have the same number of people). Each circle faces the other. The participants (as the face each other - one from each circle) are then asked to discuss identified ssues that relate to the workshop. This helps people get their mind into gear and forces people to understand diverse perspectives (the pre-exercise briefing should emphasise listening and tolerance).