Houston we have a problem

A Northgate Training Game

This training game brings out all the lessons of teamwork cooperation, but it is also about coping under pressure to obtain a successful outcome.

astronaut game photo In this training activity, four teams are looking forward to blast-off from the Moon, just as soon as all preparations are complete. Then there's a problem!

Four teams, A B C & D, based on the Moon, have a number of tasks to complete in readiness for their return journey to Earth. They must set up a laser beacon, erect a flag and collect rock samples. Oxygen supplies are getting low so the work involves careful forward planning and full liaison with the other teams.

Just when teams are getting “all the boxes ticked”, they receive an emergency communication from Mission Control, Houston! All is not well. There is a critical problem with a carbon dioxide filter on the spacecraft. With already limited oxygen and now the added shortage of time, can teams, with the help of Mission Control and the materials available, construct a life-saving replacement filter – and save themselves?

The team building game consists of:

all the material to use many times
trainer's notes
action plan
key points handout
team self-assessment forms.

What it does

The essence of this exercise is two-fold. First, it is about effective teamwork but it is also about cooperating with other teams to obtain a successful outcome. As well, various constraints challenge more specific aspects of team performance: constraints imposed on communication between teams makes them think more carefully about what they say and how to share information (at meetings or in writing).

Lack of oxygen means teams must cope with issues of limited resources. The activity stresses the need to think carefully, plan ahead and schedule tasks between the four teams to achieve all the objectives within the deadline.

The additional problem from Mission Control, arriving well into the activity, challenges teams to cope with the unexpected, react to change, follow instructions “to the letter” and work under pressure. Great fun and masses for teams to talk about at the Debrief! And lots of learning issues to consolidate.

Learning Benefits:

Teamwork
Team cooperation
Problem-solving
Clarifying objectives
Communication skills – oral and written
Coping under pressure and with resource constraints.

Comments from Users of this Team Cooperation Game

“Very effective learning on teamwork and communication skills. No single team can achieve the objective – it has to be a joint solution.”

“A real winner! Very positive feedback from participants about the way the activity related to work.”

“Fun, challenging, engaging. Learning points emerge as individuals reflect. Well explained and everything you need is in the pack.”

Download a PDF file of this team building game

Buy this game and use it many times; or we will run it for you. Please contact us for more information.

Timing:	This team cooperation game runs for 1.5 hours + debrief.
Numbers:	Up to 4 teams with 3 to 6 participants in a team (for each activity).
Who:	Staff at any level.
PC required:	One computer (or laptop) and printer required.
Licence Free:	There are no restrictions on how many times you can use this game.
Cost to buy and facilitate yourself:	£395 + delivery and VAT (if applicable).

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We develop and sell a wide range of business simulation games and training material. We also sell selected training activities and games produced by other top training companies that achieve excellent results in our training courses and events. This training activity like many of the business games we sell, allows you to build your collection of readymade trainer-led activities or tailor your own training program. The activities are ideal for your training course, seminar or conference.

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