http://www.mftrou.com/Management-blog.html This blog contains summary and links to the most recent updates to the site. It also contains other time-sensitive updates. en-us business management skills Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:23 GMT Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:23 GMT mftrou.com http://www.mftrou.com/find-the-person-who-icebreaker-game.html Prepare handouts with the following statements placed in a grid (or create your own statements following these examples). - Has the same birth month as Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:18 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/mindbending-number-game-to-stretch-your-group.html This game mixes numbers and language to wake up your group and see if they're paying attention. Pick a random number between 1 and 60. Announce it to Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:43:10 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/fun-twisted-pipe-cleaner-personalities-icebreaker.html Provide each participant with three pipe cleaners (or other flexible wire). Give them five minutes to use the pipe cleaners to create a symbol that represents Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:26:51 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/the-candy-code-icebreaker.html A delicious way to get to know the group! Ahead of time, prepare a basket or bowl of candy bars with a mix of five or six different varieties. You'll Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:13:47 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/quick-easy-mm-facts-icebreaker.html Pass around a bowl of M&M's, peanuts, or other small snack or candy. Ask each person to take some, but not eat any yet. Once everyone has some candy, Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:01:07 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/introduce-a-stranger-ice-breaker.html Divide the entire group into pairs, being careful that each pair has two people from different departments and/or who don't know each other. Give the Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:53:11 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/form-a-square-leadership-ice-breaker.html Pick five to six people from the group and ask them to decide who will be their leader (if you wish, you can send them out of the room while they decide). Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:42:14 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/balloon-popping-game.html This unfortunately requires quite a bit of preparation, but it is worth it for the amusement of watching people play the ice breaker. Each person has Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:29:18 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/linked-circle-team-building-game.html Have everyone in the group stand in a circle, facing outwards, then link arms. After this is done, have them try to sit on the floor without breaking the Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:25:41 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/cross-the-river-team-building-exercise.html Supplies: - Masking tape - 5 sheets of paper for each group Using masking tape, mark out the two banks of an imaginary river, at least 3 meters wide. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:18:52 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/true-or-false-introductions-game.html This is a very simple game that can be fun and revealing. Participants introduce themselves in two sentences, one a true statement and the other a lie. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:07:23 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/balloon-bedlam-loud-but-fun-game.html One of our doctors came up with this game as a way of breaking the ice and getting rid of underlying anxiety and stress in a practice team. For this game, Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:58:51 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/break-the-ice-with-colourful-balloons.html As they arrive, we offer each participant a choice between three or four different colour balloons. Once they have chosen according to their preference, Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:50:53 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/alliterative-adjectives-memory-game.html Get everyone to stand in a circle. Ask each person to introduce themselves using an adjective that describes them and begins with the first letter of Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:43:36 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/fun-catch-the-peanut-debriefing-game.html I have played this game and found it very useful for communication, leadership, innovation, etc. as good debrief/talking points at the end of the session. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:29:08 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/pass-the-ball-to-keep-introductions-flowing.html This quick and funny icebreaker exercise can be done in a group of eight to ten people, standing or sitting around a table. All you need is a tennis ball Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:12:00 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/guess-the-hobby-icebreaker.html This is a simple getting to know you game for a group of ten or more. All you need are people and a board or easel to write on. 1) Split the group into Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:58:34 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/find-someone-who-introductions-game.html This is a simple getting to know you game that can be played bingo-style, or (if you're short on prep time) as a verbal grouping game, where each category Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:51:16 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/blind-painting-communication-game.html Supplies needed: 1) Drawing surface: whiteboard, easel with paper, chalkboard. 2) Writing utensil appropriate to the surface: dry erase marker, pen, chalk, Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:39:19 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/respect-inventory-icebreaker-game.html Time Required: 25 minutes Goal: To develop an experience inventory to analyze a groups experience in being treated with respect in the workplace. Overview: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:24:12 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/what-happened-in-the-year-of-the-penny-introductions-game.html Give everyone in the meeting a penny. Go around the group and have each person announce what year their penny was minted, along with at least one event Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:17:00 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/oh-what-a-tangled-web-we-weave-team-builder.html This team building twister game is a great way to gain insight into group dynamics. It works best with six to ten people. Have the group stand in a circle. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:12:57 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/blindfolded-trust-and-communication-game.html This is a fantastic exercise in trust, communication, and team building. You will need furniture and other materials to build a simple obstacle course, Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:50:34 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/get-to-know-other-foodies-game.html First, divide the group into smaller groups by the type of cuisine they like best. For example, you might have a Continental group, a Thai group, Chinese, Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:36:43 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/whats-that-verse.html This game is for a Sunday School class or Bible study group. You put your group in a large circle and pass a Bible around the circle like a hot potato Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:28:56 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/lemon-throwing-team-builder.html This team building exercise was used during a training day at a restaurant where I worked. With the entire team gathered in a circle, we started throwing Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:19:48 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/research-paper-an-ethical-dilemma.html I have been asked to assist a student with a research paper. I have my own business which includes proposals, legal documents, student papers, brochures, Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:34:38 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/diary-writing-my-favourite-stress-management-technique.html Diary writing is very effective stress management technique. Just 15 minutes a day, and the best time to do it is just before you go to bed at night. Its Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:29:27 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/bonnie-bounce-musical-icebreaker-game.html To wake up a group I have them sing or play a tape of the song My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean and ask them to sit or stand every time they here a word starting Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:09:17 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/decision-making-article.html I want a decision making article. Comments by Lyndsay: Hi Agha, Thanks for your request for a decision making article. Luckily for you there is a whole Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:45:23 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/creative-and-critical-thinking-how-to-manage-your-boss.html How can I use creative and critical thinking to manage my troublesome boss? I am a secretary to a marketing executive who spends much of her time away Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:57:20 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/email-etiquette.html What etiquette should be observed when sending mails to suppliers, vendors, subordinates and superiors? Comments from Lyndsay: Hi Ian, Thanks for the Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:36:51 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/what-is-ethical-decision-making.html What is ethical decision making? Comments from Lyndsay: Hi Princess, Thanks for the question. Ethical decision making means making a decision either Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:08:11 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/quick-find-your-partner-icebreaker-game.html This Find Your Partner ice-breaker game is to help people pair up quickly. It's great when people don't know each other, or if you want to mix up different Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:26:21 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/providing-negative-feedback.html I am reading here that providing negative feedback isn't always fun. What do you do with people with disabililies, like ADHA? People who take everything Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:10:42 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/motivation-in-college.html I'm taking three college courses to become a teacher and depression is making me lose interest in doing my assignments. I feel depressed because of a culmination Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:46:40 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/is-this-temporary.html I got married this passed December. I'm a senior Finance undergrad with one semester left. My wife graduated in May '09 (she is working full-time at the Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:43:43 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/work-motivation-and-reward-schemes.html Are incentives and reward schemes the best way to increase work motivation for an organisation? Comments From Lyndsay Ooh, that sounds like an essay Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:43:01 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/im-feeling-like-a-teddy-bear.html In order to take the seriousness out of a group that meets for the first time, I usually put some objects (a stapler, a pair of scissors, some Post-It Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:04 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/8d-problem-solving.html The 8d problem solving process explained in everyday language Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:51:59 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/a-family-dilemma-what-is-right.html Here is one for ethics: A family moves from their home of fourteen years to a once vacation home, now residence for a trial period of six months. Now, Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:42:36 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/understanding-all-kinds-of-people-and-building-a-great-business.html I want good personal development planning that will help me achieve my potential as it will help me figure out who I am and my future goals. Also, identify Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:23:10 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/effective-ethical-management.html Define Effective Ethical Management Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:04:41 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/dealing-with-depression.html Dealing with depression in the workplace is important, particularly if you are responsible for growth, learning and development for others and yourself. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:14:19 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/authentic-happiness-test.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:44:19 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/dealing-difficult-people.html Jim Estill, CEO of SYNNEX Canada, a $1 billion computer distributor gives his insights on how to deal with difficult people. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:03:24 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/management_blog.html This blog contains summary and links to the most recent updates to the site. It also contains other time-sensitive updates. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:29:39 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/team-building.html Building high performance teams, workplace conflict management, ideas for group team building activity Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:30:29 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/visionwithoutaction.html Vision with action is a dream. So said Joel Barker in the late 70s and 80s, when he introduced the corporate world to the paradigm shift. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:04:36 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/video-conference-tips.html Learn how to video conference with these 8 web video conferencing tips to turn you from novice to natural in no time. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:58:38 GMT