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		<title>The Maze</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dynamic problem-solving initiative that can be linked powerfully to real life At A Glance A group attempts to navigate the correct path across a series of spots on the ground. What You Need Bunch of rubber spots / carpet tiles / chalk circles Pen &#38; paper What To Do This is an ideal probelm-solving exericsewhen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Up The Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi folks, This is not a full write-up, but I wanted to quickly share a great idea I came across which was posted on a list-server I&#8217;m subscribed to&#8230; Many people are familiar with The Great Egg Drop problem-solving activity, but it&#8217;s been around for a while, and so the question was asked &#8211; What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Metronome</title>
		<link>http://www.inspireyourgroup.com/blog/problem-solving/metronome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fun, new initiative that&#8217;s very addictive At A Glance Individuals navigate through a field of spots and MUST be on a spot when the beat sounds. What You Need One polyspot per person plus half again as many spots (if you have 20 people, you&#8217;ll need 30 spots) One hula-hoop Stop-watch What To Do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Change Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A simple line-up initiative using a deck of cards. At A Glance A group attempts to form a line as quickly as possible according to the numerical sequence of the playing card each person is holding. What You Need Regular deck of cards Stop-watch 15 &#8211; 30 minutes What To Do This initiative has become [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A simple sixty second guessing game. At A Glance Individuals standing as a part of their group will sit down when they estimate sixty seconds has elapsed since the starting command of “now.” What You Need A comfortable, open space for people to sit on the ground A time piece with a second hand 5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TP Shuffle On A Rope</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indoor (and outdoor) variation of a classic initiative. At A Glance A group standing on a straight line of rope attempts to re-order their positions, ensuring that all movements are made with at least one foot on the rope at all times. What You Need Long piece of rope (say 10m for 25 people) What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Madagascar Rescue</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A creative group initiative that combines many problems into one. At A Glance A group standing on a large tarp must first manage to flip the tarp upside-down without touching the ground, and then rescue a series of objects strewn around them. What You Need A large tarp (preferably non-rip material) One &#8220;stepping stone&#8221; per [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Egg Drop</title>
		<link>http://www.inspireyourgroup.com/blog/problem-solving/great-egg-drop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A purposeful problem-solving team activity that comes with a thrilling climax At A Glance Groups are provided with identical resources to build a ‘vehicle’ for an egg to travel from a tall height to the ground, hoping that it will prevent the egg from breaking upon impact. What You Need One egg (not hard-boiled) per [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Shuffle</title>
		<link>http://www.inspireyourgroup.com/blog/problem-solving/quick-shuffle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A good introductory, success-oriented exercise. At A Glance A group works together to re-shuffle seven people back to their original positions of a line in which they were standing prior to the group closing and then re-opening their eyes. What You Need An open space. Minimum of 10 people. 10 – 15 minutes. What To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pairs Compass Walk</title>
		<link>http://www.inspireyourgroup.com/blog/deinhibitizers/pairs-compass-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Collard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marvel at people’s amazing ability to completely lose their sense of direction. At A Glance A blind-folded person attempts to walk directly in a straight line towards a target about 50 metres away. What You Need A wide, open but not necessarily flat space. Minimum of 2 people. 10 – 20 minutes. What To Do [...]]]></description>
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