Traffic Jam
When you are stuck on something and that is the priority, a traffic jam is must experience activity for your team. Prioritizing your work, making difficult choices, allowing cohesiveness to foster and time is the essence here.
Traffic Jam teaches us that there is only one-way and two-side traffic to pass either side. It’s a narrow bridge and no other alternative to capitalization. You may think that let one side pass first and then the second one respectively, but there is no sufficient space at the end of each point to accommodate at once. So the only way to get everyone safe and sound without causing a jam is to THINK.
Teamwork: “Traffic Jam” requires participants to work together as a team to solve a complex problem. They must communicate effectively to navigate the “traffic jam” without collisions.
Communication: The activity highlights the significance of clear and concise communication as participants need to coordinate their movements to succeed.
Problem-Solving: Participants must devise strategies to reach the finish line efficiently while maintaining their initial order. They will encounter obstacles that require creative problem-solving.
Trust Building: If blindfolds are used, trust between team members becomes crucial. Blindfolded participants must trust their teammates’ guidance.
Leadership: The activity can bring out leadership qualities as some participants may naturally emerge as leaders to guide the team.
Characteristics of Traffic Jam:
Real-World Parallel: The scenario mirrors real-world situations where teams face obstacles and must collaborate to achieve common goals, making it a practical learning experience.
Skill Development: It helps participants hone skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership, which are vital in professional settings.
Assessment: Facilitators can observe participants’ behavior and interaction, providing valuable insights into individual and group dynamics.
Engagement: It’s an engaging and memorable activity that promotes active participation and fosters a positive team spirit.
In summary, “Traffic Jam” is an effective outbound training activity that simulates real-life challenges, promotes teamwork and communication, and offers a fun yet educational experience for participants. It can be a valuable addition to team-building programs and workshops.
Traffic Jam
- 10-500
- Low to Moderate
- In-Person
- 45-60 min
- Lateral Thinking
- Foster cohesiveness
- Prioritizing your work
- Making difficult choices
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