Marshmallow challenge (English)

Marshmallow challenge2x9 minutesPrepare. Execute. Reflect.

Shopping and preparationPage 2Ingredients:Spaghetti, string, marshmallows, adhesive tapeYou can use paper lunch bags or letter size envelops toprepare the material if you have many participants. Youwill also need scissors. Neither paper bags nor scissorsare allowed to be used for building!Small prizes for the winning teamMore instructions can be found here:http://marshmallowchallenge.com/Instructions.htmlPreparation:Put the materials on every desk – 20 spaghetti, 1 marshmallow, 1 m string, 1 m tape, scissors.Ensure you also have enough material for the second roundPut up the rules on flipchart or beamer so the participants can see them during the gamePrepare the debriefingGet started:Read about the game and watch the video: http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/837HenneEi : Making things happen

18 minutes versus 2x9 minutesPage 3The traditional Marshmallow Challenge lasts 18minutes. The approach presented here with thedivision of the exercise into two working sessions hasthe following advantages:The participants have the opportunity to reviewwhat they have achieved in the first turn andlearn for the second roundThe first result serves as a referenceThe iterative approach usually brings betterresults in the second round (higher / more stabletowers)HenneEi : Making things happen

Practice (1)Page 4Before the start:Tell the participants that the game was playedby thousands of people worldwide beforeDivide them into teams - 3-4 people are idealExplain the rulesDON’T tell them about the second round!Give the participants time to go through therules and ensure that there are no morequestions!Start the challenge, set the timer to 9 minutesBuild the tallestfreestandingstructureThe entiremarshmallowmust be on topUse allmaterial youneedBreakspaghetti, cutstring or tapeThe challengelasts 9 minutesThe structurewill be measu-red from hereHenneEi : Making things happen

Practice (2)Page 5Be there for questionsRemind the teams of the time remainingPay attention to fascinating words being spokenand interesting things happening. Make notes!Remind the teams of the rules, if needed10, 9, 8 … 2, 1 – hands off!HenneEi : Making things happen

Practice (3)Page 6“Tadaaa!” or “Oh-Oh!” ?Some teams are successful, some are notGive the participants time to look aroundStart a 3 minutes lessons learned round – eitherfacilitated or freeEnd this session exactly after 3 minutesHand out new material – explain that every teamnow has a second chance and may use thelessons learnedStart the challenge, set the timer to 9 minutesHenneEi : Making things happen

Practice (4)Page 7DebriefingMeasure the structures and identify the winning teamGive the participants time to look around and to discussthe different approachesWrap up with some facts:Kids do better than studentsManagers spend a lot of time on discussing roles andresponsibilitiesThe marshmallow is a metaphor for the hiddenassumptionMore information can be found here:http://marshmallowchallenge.com/Instructions.htmlHenneEi : Making things happen

ReflexionPage 8The endGive the participants something to think about afterthe game, e.g. some questions related to their role orproject.The reflection can vary according to participants andobjectives.Thank all!What tookmost of thetime?What was myrole in theteam? How did I learnthat?What did wechange in thesecond round?How much didwe work on theproblem?How much didwe work on thesolution?HenneEi : Making things happen

Thanks to session participants!HenneEi means hen & egg. Exactly, no “or”,‘cause everyone is already a hen, any other birdor whatever else. In addition, everyone has hugepotential inside, hidden, lost or forgotten.HenneEi’s mission is to enhance this world byenabling everyone of us to find and to use thehidden or forgotten potential. My portfolioincludes design of laugh lines, “Schubs” – smallpoke for your success, serious topics packagedpretty… I write books and blogs, offer 140characters coaching in Twitter, startup and teamcoaching, workshop facilitation and hautecouture project management.Where will I meet you?NadjaSeite 9

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Marshmallow challenge (English)

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