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CHAPTER 8

Teamwork: Appreciating and Supporting Each Other

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BLAME GAME

This is . . .

A quick standstill activity in which participants try to determine who moved first and then assign blame.

The purpose is . . .

Participants see that everyone is responsible for group behavior.

Use this when . . .

  • Individuals blame others for group problems that they also influence.
  • Energy is being wasted finding culprits and scapegoats.
  • You don’t have prep time and/or materials for anything more elaborate.

Materials you’ll need . . .

  • No materials are necessary ...

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