{"product_id":"meeting-zest-thumball","title":"Meeting Zest Thumball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meeting Zest Thumball provides perfect questions for any meeting, which will build camaraderie, ease tension, foster development of collegial relationships and surface hot topics. On this Thumball, you'll find three types of questions - those that focus on \"me,\" \"we,\" and \"me \u0026amp; we.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMe - \u003c\/strong\u003eShare highs and lows, ah-ha moments, mood boosters, favorite activities, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe - \u003c\/strong\u003eConsider workplace norms you love and hate, plus opportunities to improve meetings, communications, and processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMe \u0026amp; We - \u003c\/strong\u003eDiscuss individuals roles within the organization, what's working, and what causes stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e©Trainers Warehouse 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare your reaction to whatever prompt lies under your thumb. Thumball is a soft 6\" stuffed ball with loads of applications!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d1471b;\"\u003e[NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gamification-thumballs\" title=\"Thumballs\" aria-label=\"Thumballs\"\u003eThumballs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conversation-starters-unzip-it-pockets\" title=\"Unzip-it! Pocket \u0026amp; deck\" aria-label=\"Unzip-it! Pocket \u0026amp; deck\"\u003eUNZiP-IT! Pocket \u0026amp; Deck\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conversation-starters-unzip-it-remote\" title=\"Virtual\/remote ppt\" aria-label=\"Virtual\/remote ppt\"\u003eVirtual\/Remote PPT\u003c\/a\u003e.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Q-QbVh1riI?rel=0\u0026amp;start=3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSomeone throws the ball, another catches it and responds to the prompt under their thumb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFACILITATION TIP 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPLAIN....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to achieve greatness, sometimes teams need to take a step back and reflect on their relationships, communication, and their process of working together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailor your Thumball game to meet your needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOption1: Have each player respond only to the prompt under their thumb, then toss the ball to another.\u003cbr\u003eOption 2: After the first player has responded to their prompt, invite others to share their perspective or discuss ways they could work together more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFACILITATION TIP 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSET GROUND RULES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplain that conversations about team dynamics can become emotionally charged. The goal of the Team Dynamics Thumball activity is to raise important issues and have necessary conversations in a positive environment. So that everyone can feel safe, have the group set up their own Ground Rules. Here are some that you might want on the list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one person speaks at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak only for yourself; Use I statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo personal attacks critique ideas, not people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree to disagree; disagree without being disagreeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen - make sure everyone feels heard and validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe positive and non-judgmental; open to new ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFACILITATION TIP 3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF CONVERSATIONS GET STICKY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpert facilitators suggest these techniques to ease difficult or emotional situations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause the conversation so you can review the ground rules with the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedirect negative comments; ask what can we do differently?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on changes that can positively affect the team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf two parties disagree, suggest that they switch roles and make the counter argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a flip chart of difficult topics that can be addressed later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe ready to share some of your own experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a break. Stop for awhile and regroup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThank participants for sharing their personal stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e©Trainers Warehouse 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMORE RESOURCES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gamification-thumballs\" title=\"All about silver series thumballs\" aria-label=\"All about silver series thumballs\"\u003eAll about Silver Series Thumballs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/2948\/3287\/files\/Thumballs.pdf\" title=\"Tips \u0026amp; suggestion on facilitating thumball experiences\" aria-label=\"Tips \u0026amp; suggestion on facilitating thumball experiences\"\u003eTips \u0026amp; Suggestion on Facilitating Thumball Experiences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/icebreaker-questions\" title=\"How deep to discuss\" aria-label=\"How deep to discuss\"\u003eHow Deep to Discuss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/what-makes-good-question\" title=\"7 tips to formulate great questions\" aria-label=\"7 tips to formulate great questions\"\u003e7 Tips to formulate great questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/tight-lips-at-work-its-time-to-unzip-it\" title=\"More tools for great conversations\" aria-label=\"More tools for great conversations\"\u003eMore tools for great conversations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/worksmart\/whats-thumball-style\" title=\"Discover which thumball is best for you! – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Discover which thumball is best for you! – trainers warehouse\"\u003eDiscover Your Thumball Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/2948\/3287\/files\/Thumballs.pdf\" title=\"How deep to discuss infographic\" aria-label=\"How deep to discuss infographic\"\u003eHow Deep to Discuss Infographic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Elfsight Amazon Reviews | Thumballs -Energy, Faves,Clos, DEID, EQ,J,G,CL --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elfsight-app-42c7d3f0-ec8d-4eaf-9043-80ba6817847a\" data-elfsight-app-lazy=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trainers Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68149781004367,"sku":"BLTHAZ6","price":24.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9510\/4591\/files\/meeting-zest-thumball-183.webp?v=1794578643","url":"https:\/\/jadeka.shop\/products\/meeting-zest-thumball","provider":"Sunnybrook Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}