Module 2
Belonging: Family/Team Building
Trainer Resources
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING THE SQUARES FOR THE BROKEN SQUARE EXERCISE
One set should be provided for each group of 5 persons.
A set consists of 5 envelopes containing pieces of
cardboard that have been cut into different patterns and, when
properly arranged, will form 5 squares of equal size. To prepare
a set, cut 5 cardboard squares of equal size, 6" x 6".
Place the squares in a row and mark them as below, penciling the
letters a, b, c, and so on lightly so they can later be erased.
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The lines should be so drawn that when cut out, all
pieces marked a will be of exactly the same size,
all pieces marked c of the same size, and so on.
By using multiples of 3", several combinations will be possible
that will enable participants to form one or two squares, but
only one combination is possible that will form 5 squares 6"
x 6" inches.
After drawing the lines on the 6" x 6"
squares and labeling them with lower-case letters, cut each square
as marked into smaller pieces to make the parts of the puzzle.
Mark each of 5 envelopes A, B, C, D, and E. Distribute
the cardboard pieces in the 5 envelopes as follows:
- Envelope A has pieces i, h, e
- Envelope B has pieces a, a, a, c
- Envelope C has pieces a, j
- Envelope D has pieces d, f
- Envelope E has pieces g, b, f, c
Erase the penciled letter from each piece and write,
instead, the appropriate envelope letter, as Envelope A, Envelope
B, and so on. This will make it easy to return the pieces to the
proper envelope for subsequent use.
Cut and paste article
The Conflict Clinic, Inc. (1991). Effective teams. In Designing
and managing public involvement processes. An Institute designed
for the National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution,
4-6 June, 1991, Charlotte, NC. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University,
The Conflict Clinic, Inc., 8-12. (The Conflict Clinic has ceased
operation; materials published by the Clinic can be obtained from
the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason
University). Reprint permission has been requested and is pending.
Designing and Managing Citizen Involvement Processes
(c) The Conflict Clinic, Inc. - April 1991
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Designing and Managing Citizen Involvement Processes
(c) The Conflict Clinic, Inc. - April 1991
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Designing and Managing Citizen Involvement Processes
(c) The Conflict Clinic, Inc. - April 1991
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Reprinted with permission from Kouzes, J. M., and B. Z. Posner
(1987). The leadership challenge: How to get extraordinary
things done in organizations, Jossey-Bass, 146-152. 1987
by Jossey-Bass, Inc., Publishers, San Francisco. For use by U.S.
Office for Substance Abuse Prevention. May not be further reproduced
without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved.
Thompson, B. L. (1991). Negotiation training: Win-win or what?
Training, June, 31-35
Personal negotiation almost always has a "win-win" outcome
as its goal. This perspective is critical when working in teams.
Examples of ways in which teams may use a "win-win"
approach are cited, and five negotiation tips are offered.
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How can you capture the hearts and minds of people?
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