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Celebration
Begin with a quick discussion of how important it is to celebrate both big and
small successes. What kind of things count as big successes? What small
successes also need to be celebrated, so that they are not overlooked?

Next, invite everyone to find a partner and to create a unique handshake. Let
them know that this handshake has to include at least three “elements.”
Encourage creativity and invite a few partners to demonstrate their handshakes.

Have them find a new partner and create their own high-five movement. Again,
it must have at least three “elements”. If time allows, ask for a few volunteers to
demonstrate their technique.

And finally, ask participants to find a new partner and to create a celebration
dance with at least three elements.

Designate one member of the group, such as the group leader, to initiate
celebrations. Whenever someone shouts, “Handshake!” everybody finds their
“handshake” partner and does their handshake. Whenever someone shouts
“high five!” everybody finds their “high five” partner and does their high five and
whenever someone shouts “Celebrate!” everybody finds their “celebration”
partner and does their own unique dance movement.

Throughout the rest of the training session, a well-timed celebration can quickly
transform uninspired individuals back into a laughing, energized team.

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Celebration

  • 1. Celebration Begin with a quick discussion of how important it is to celebrate both big and small successes. What kind of things count as big successes? What small successes also need to be celebrated, so that they are not overlooked? Next, invite everyone to find a partner and to create a unique handshake. Let them know that this handshake has to include at least three “elements.” Encourage creativity and invite a few partners to demonstrate their handshakes. Have them find a new partner and create their own high-five movement. Again, it must have at least three “elements”. If time allows, ask for a few volunteers to demonstrate their technique. And finally, ask participants to find a new partner and to create a celebration dance with at least three elements. Designate one member of the group, such as the group leader, to initiate celebrations. Whenever someone shouts, “Handshake!” everybody finds their “handshake” partner and does their handshake. Whenever someone shouts “high five!” everybody finds their “high five” partner and does their high five and whenever someone shouts “Celebrate!” everybody finds their “celebration” partner and does their own unique dance movement. Throughout the rest of the training session, a well-timed celebration can quickly transform uninspired individuals back into a laughing, energized team.