My HRD workshops are an invitation to self-awareness and they typically use a lot of movement and theater exercises. The manner of processing whatever has happened during the exercises brings out various aspects of individual and group behaviour particularly empathy, communication and team-work.
Exercises and Objectives
The name gesture body poem: Recognition of self by others and of others by self, an affirmation of all the members of the group, and a feeling of unity and bonding as the body poem gathers flow and momentum.
Walking with awareness: Awareness of the larger whole and viewing oneself in relationship and with respect to others.
Balancing the raft: Responsibility for balancing the raft/organisation lies with each of us. "We are all in it together".
Forming different shapes: Evolving fluid interaction patterns, staying alert and taking initiative while also placing trust and following when required.
Blind-fold walk: Awareness of willingness to trust, let go of control and take risks; and ability to be trustworthy and responsible.
Sharing: Bonding exercise that encourages empathy and deeper understanding among colleagues.
Mirroring: Exercise to foster empathy and observation by reflecting the other.
Chinese whispers: Demonstrates importance of attention and clarity in communication.
Trust falls: Fosters trust and awareness of group dynamics.
Sculpting: Clay, iron and melting wax variations highlighting communication styles and resistance.
Paper-cutting: Emphasizes clarity in instructions.
Listening handout: Listening without judgement.
Assertiveness handout: Awareness of one's level of assertiveness.
Eggs can fly: Group dynamics and stress patterns.
Positive stroke round: Encourages appreciation and enhances positive self-image.
Programs & Organisations
- ION Exchange (Bangalore & Hosur): Year-long team-building program with fortnightly visits.
- Pragati Learning Systems: Awareness workshops and co-moderation for women and children programs.
- Frontier Computers: Nine-month team-building workshop series.
- Kanbay: One month Yoga and Meditation induction program.
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