The Characteristics of an Effective Leadership Game or Exercise

Following are the characteristics we look for when creating and developing our leadership games and exercises:

• Grouped in teams or partners
• Audience paced, not presenter paced (turn it on and it runs)
• No to low material/props
• Includes a competitive element
• Physical movement
• Challenging, but inclusive
• 20 - 40 minutes in length
• Simple and clear instructions
• Full use of already existing resources in training room/building/campus
• Safe and friendly
• Appropriate music prepared
  

Print this list. Cross-reference it with your existing material and use it as a checklist during your next workshop or training session planning time.