## Exercise: Collaboration and Teamwork

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Exercise: Collaboration and Teamwork

Objective: This exercise helps you practice working together, communicating effectively, and dividing tasks within a group.

Materials: Four to six participants, paper and pens, a timer (e.g., on a phone).

Exercise: Build a Paper Bridge

1. Divide the Group: Form a group of four to six people. The group is given the task of building a bridge that is strong enough to hold a small object (like a pen or a keychain).

2. Set a Time Limit: Give the group 10 to 15 minutes to build the bridge.

3. The Task:

   - Use only paper and tape (or staples) to build a bridge between two tables or chairs, with a small gap between them.
   - The bridge must be strong enough to support a small object.

4. Work Together and Divide Tasks: Participants should discuss the design together and decide who will take on each role (e.g., designing, cutting, taping, testing).

5. Reflect After the Time Limit:

   - Did the bridge hold? Discuss what worked well and what could be improved.
   - Talk about how you worked together as a team. What communication strategies worked well? Did everyone’s ideas get heard and tried?

Reflection Questions:

- How did you divide the tasks and why?
- What went well in the collaboration?
- What would you do differently next time?
- How important was communication for the success of the task?

This exercise helps you experience the importance of teamwork and good communication in achieving a common goal.