Here is a fun exercise that you can use as an effective closing activity after a day of training.

Begin this activity by saying:
We all come from different places – different religions, cultures, countries. Most importantly, we are all products of our families where we have enjoyed traditions and celebrations that often shape our cultural and religious backgrounds in a unique way.

Those of you who have attended the Gray Training Instructional Design workshops (Plan and design the learning; Develop OB learning material) will know that we place a high value on themes. Building a course or workshop around a theme gives you a focal point for visuals, topic names, activities etc.

Ground rules are such an important part of safe learning – yet the way that we set ground rules often adds little value to the learning process. This little exercise was stimulated by a ground rule setting activity at Virgin Active a few weeks ago. Thanks to the VA training team for their ideas!

It’s fun to add a picture or flashcard to a flipchart to reinforce a message. Here are a few to get you started. We’ve deliberately looked for versions that are easy to draw – but you can, of course, print them and make a set of flashcards for yourself.