Leadership Game : Rubber Banding

ELEMENTARY:

Key Leadership Understanding

Leaders inspire others around them to work together to achieve a common goal.

Math/Science Concepts Applicable

Centre of gravity

Equipment/Logistics

Rubber bands

Straws

Time Required

20 minutes

Game Objective

Be the group to transfer a fixed number of rubber bands while standing in a line within the shortest time possible.

Group Size

About six to eight (but can be changed accordingly)

Procedure

Each group member is supposed to have a straw in his or her mouth and transfer all the rubber bands down the line as a group. The group is supposed to accomplish the task within the shortest time possible without using their hands to support the straws or come in contact with the rubber bands.

Possible Variations

Instead of transferring rubber bands, the group could instead transfer table tennis balls using plastic spoons. The concept is similar but it is definitely harder!

Process

What difficulties did you encounter throughout this activity?

How did you feel when the rubber band dropped?

Did you feel comfortable about this activity? Why?

How could you improve the next time?

Could you work within the limited preparation time?

Practical Application

What can we do to move our team forward?