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take turns to conduct hands-on experiments at the NetWork
apparatus.
Not enough time? Reduce the time allotted for different
activities. For example, give 5 minutes for exploring the
apparatus and 5 minutes for generating the checklist. Eliminate
the distribution of the handout. After the team develops its
handout, proceed directly to the debriefing session.
Too much time? Allow more time for each phase of the game.
Ask the participants to arrange the items on their checklist in
order of priority. Later, ask the participants to arrange the
items in order of generalizability.
No time for debriefing? As a follow-up activity, ask the
participants to reflect on how each item in the checklist of key
success factors applies to teamwork in their workplace.
Suggestions for
the PracticeField Approach
While the participants explore the NetWork apparatus, help
them in these ways:
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Answer all their questions.
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Refer them to the relevant sections of the handout.
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Demonstrate the use of the NetWork apparatus.
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Explain the use of different targets.
I
Encourage them to get as much hands-on practice as possible.
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Encourage them to keep track of their score and time.
While the participants develop their checklist, make the
following types of suggestions:
I
Recall what helped and hindered while you were exploring
the NetWork apparatus.
I
Feel free to experiment with the NetWork apparatus to check
out your ideas.
I
Some of the high performance teamwork factors may be
directly related to the apparatus and some may be related to
the way the team is organized. Be sure to include both types
of factors in your checklist.
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Think about what types of goals will motivate the team.
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