Getting dispersed teams right. by 
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Ice Breakers
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Visual role playing supplies
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May 15, 2020
WVU Libraries employee Community Day for in-service training
The entire WVU library system closes for a full day
The theme was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Employees attended keynote sessions in the morning and break-out workshops in the afternoon
During the lunch break, 800 KEVA planks were made available with following instructions
Create a Temporary Sculpture Garden
Are you part of a group or organization that communicates and delegates successfully? Have you had success using icebreakers and team exercises in the past? If you said yes, please consider adding a description of your group activity to this spread sheet. This information will then be used to help other classes, groups, and organizations create better group connections. It's completely voluntary, so don't worry if you can't add any information.
Thank you for your support!
Arechar, A. A., Dreber, A., Fudenberg, D., & Rand, D. G. (2017). “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good”: The role of communication in noisy repeated games. Games & Economic Behavior, 104, 726–743. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.geb.2017.06.013. Available at: https://www-sciencedirect-com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0899825617301112.
Bui, H., Chau, V. S., Degl’Innocenti, M., Leone, L., & Vicentini, F. (2019). The Resilient Organisation: A Meta‐Analysis of the Effect of Communication on Team Diversity and Team Performance. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 68(4), 621–657. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/apps.12203. Available at: http://web.b.ebscohost.com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/ehost/detail/detail?vid=14&sid=13dcbf53-8404-454a-ae94-ec8198b6664d%40pdc-v-sessmgr02&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#AN=138851632&db=buh.
Campbell, C. (2014). Interprofessional Communication and Teambuilding Using Applied Improvisational Exercises. Creative Nursing, 20(2), 116–121. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1891/1078-4535.20.2.116. Available at: https://www-proquest-com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/docview/1524712565?accountid=2837.
Chlup, D. T., & Collins, T. E. (2010). Breaking the ice: using ice-breakers and re-energizers with adult learners. Adult Learning, 21(3-4), 34–39. https://doi.org/10.1177/104515951002100305. Available at: https://libwvu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/6936585940.
Holbert, R. M. G. (2015). Beginning with Bingo – An Icebreaker to Initiate Classroom Community. College Teaching, 63(4), 181–182. https://doi.org/10.1080/87567555.2015.1052723. Available at: http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=17&sid=f93eaff6-fe5e-4c17-84c0-96b1bc8c7440%40sessionmgr103&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#AN=110319062&db=a9h.
Kirby, C. S. (2020). Using Share-Out Grids in the Online Classroom: From Icebreakers to Amplifiers. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 48(5), 538–541. Available at: https://iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bmb.21451.
Rushmer, R. (1997). What happens to the team during teambuilding? Examining the change process that helps to build a team. Journal of Management Development, 16(6), 316–327. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1108/02621719710174507. Available at: https://www-proquest-com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/docview/216349597?accountid=2837.
TROFIMOV, A., & PAVLIN, D. (2015). Role of Development of Spontaneity in Teambuilding. Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education / Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 7(2), 79–88. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.18662/rrem/2015.0702.07. Available at: http://web.a.ebscohost.com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=14&sid=f55337a0-1670-4710-bb0b-20f20ce706ac%40sessionmgr4006.
50 Communications Activities, Icebreakers, and Exercises by 
365 Low or No Cost Workplace Teambuilding Activities by 
Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games: Quick, Effective Activities That Explore Communication, Goal Setting, Character Development, Teambuilding, And by 
Building a Better Business Using the Lego Serious Play Method by 
Communications Training by 
Dynamic Induction by 
Fast Facilitator by
Increase your understanding of facilitation and learn interventions and exercises you can use with others. This resource manual provides managers, trainers and consultants a format based on the core skills facilitators need to develop as well as the issues they will face at work. The Fast Facilitator shows the difference facilitation skills can make in helping people learn, be more self-aware, be more flexible in their thinking and behavior and build their self-confidence. Use this manual when you need support in dealing with a specific issue at work or when developing your professional skills. It is full of principles and practices that will enable you to get the best out of people.
How to Facilitate Meetings and Workshops Using the Lego Serious Play Method by 
Kick-Start Your Class by 
Participatory Workshops by
This sourcebook is for all who work with others on participatory learning and change. Written in a spirit of critical reflection and serious fun, it provides 21 sets of ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers and presenters, and anyone who organises and manages workshops, courses, classes and other events for sharing and learning ideas. It covers topics such as getting started, seating arrangements, forming groups, managing large numbers, helping each other learn, analysis and feedback, dealing with dominators, evaluation and ending, coping with horrors, and common mistakes.
Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers by 
Virtual Teams by Does your group work together to solve problems? Do you need to become closer as a team? If you said yes, you might want to try teambuilding exercises. Teambuilding exercises are effective and fun ways for groups to come together and work as a team. Available through the WVU Libraries, these activities can be used for clubs, classes, and office meetings.
Further Reading:
Campbell, C. (2014). Interprofessional Communication and Teambuilding Using Applied Improvisational Exercises. Creative Nursing, 20(2), 116–121. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1891/1078-4535.20.2.116. Available at: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1524712565?accountid=2837.
Rushmer, R. (1997). What happens to the team during teambuilding? Examining the change process that helps to build a team. Journal of Management Development, 16(6), 316–327. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.1108/02621719710174507. Available at: https://www-proquest-com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/docview/216349597?accountid=2837.
TROFIMOV, A., & PAVLIN, D. (2015). Role of Development of Spontaneity in Teambuilding. Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education / Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 7(2), 79–88. https://doi-org.wvu.idm.oclc.org/10.18662/rrem/2015.0702.07. Available at: http://web.a.ebscohost.com.wvu.idm.oclc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=14&sid=f55337a0-1670-4710-bb0b-20f20ce706ac%40sessionmgr4006.
