A-TEAM© is an engaging exercise designed to challenge participants’ ability to work together efficiently and establish effective communication under pressure. This exercise helps participants reflect on their behaviour in a group setting and understand its impact on teamwork and productivity.
+ Main topic: Teamwork and synergy; effective communication
+ Related topics: Decision-making; leadership; time management; stress and stress management; planning and coordination; shared mental modelling
+ Training length: 60 minutes
+ Included:
+ Number of participants: 4 – 20 participants
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Participants face the real-time effects of communication breakdowns and must reflect on factors that impair sound decision-making
The exercise illustrates how assumptions influence decisions and the tendency to “fill in the gaps” rather than gather available information
Designed for Crew Resource Management and Human Factors training, this exercise benefits cabin crew, flight deck crew, technicians, managers, and professionals in healthcare, offshore, maritime, and other safety-critical sectors
A-TEAM provides a unique opportunity to assess team performance in challenging tasks. Observe how each participant’s behaviour can improve or hinder the group’s ability to solve the task, offering insights into team dynamics and individual contributions
The magnetic game board consists of four coloured working spaces. Each disc hides a symbol. Teams lift discs one at a time to gather information and reproduce the symbols on their grid plan
Each group must reproduce an accurate drawing of the symbols on the board on their grid plan within 30 minutes
Each player receives different information from the board and must handle the added pressure of competition
Detailed debriefing instructions are provided to highlight key learning points, ensuring a comprehensive reflection on the exercise
The magnetic game board consists of four coloured working spaces (red, blue, green, yellow). Each coloured disc hides a symbol. Teams lift discs one at a time to gather information and reproduce the symbols on their grid plan
Each group must reproduce an accurate drawing of the symbols on the board on their grid plan within 30 minutes
Each participant receives different information from the board and must handle the added pressure of competition
Detailed debriefing instructions are provided to help trainers highlight key learning points, ensuring a comprehensive reflection on the exercise
The magnetic game board consists of four coloured working spaces (red, blue, green, yellow). Each coloured disc hides a symbol. Teams lift discs one at a time to gather information and reproduce the symbols on their grid plan
Each group must reproduce an accurate drawing of the symbols on the board on their grid plan within 30 minutes
Each participant receives different information from the board and must handle the added pressure of competition
Detailed debriefing instructions are provided to help trainers highlight key learning points, ensuring a comprehensive reflection on the exercise
A-TEAM© demonstrates how competition impacts teamwork and productivity. It underscores how assumptions strongly influence our decisions and how readily we resort to speculation rather than collecting factual data. For detailed guidance and suggestions, consult the extensive trainer booklet provided with your purchase.
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Note: This exercise is licensed for in-house training only and cannot be used for commercial purposes.
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