Sticks Activity
Purpose
Simple physical exercise to surface team coordination dynamics
How to Use
1. Brief the team: lower a lightweight stick to the ground using only index fingers, with all fingers remaining in contact with the stick at all times. 2. What typically happens: the stick rises rather than falls because of coordination difficulty. 3. Debrief: what happened to the communication? Who took the lead? What was the impact of frustration? 4. Link to the team's real coordination challenges.
Created by Various (experiential learning tradition)
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |