Trust Fall
Additional Info
- Hours: 30min - 1h
- Participants: More than 10
- Methodology: Face to face
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Objectives:
Enrich the laboral relationship and improve the work dynamic.
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Materials:
a raised platform with an elevation of 1-2
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Procedure:
- One volunteer should stand at the platform.
- The rest of the members should form two vertical lines facing each other on the ground.
- The volunteer should stand with his or her back to her team and with his or her arms crossed.
- The rest of the members should provide a stable landing area through their arms.
- When the catchers are ready, the volunteer should freely allow himself or herself to fall in the direction of the catchers.
- The catchers should adjust themselves to make sure that the volunteer gets to the landing area safely.
- Members of the team can also take turns as the volunteer.
Discussion Questions:
- For the volunteer
How did it feel to rely on somebody else for your safety?
Did you have any doubts or hesitations?- For the Catchers
In what instances are we expected to look out for our co-members safety?
What did you do to protect your co-member?- For the Entire Group
In what instances do you need to rely on each other?
What hinders you from fully trusting the organization and the people who are part of it? - One volunteer should stand at the platform.
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