Take A Fun Creativity Break For Memory’s Sake
It’s been proven that people who take breaks retain information better and longer. If you want proof Google the information yourself to find out. Or if you’re smart and want to use your time productively, just trust me on this one.
So with that in mind here’s a quick 20 minute creativity activity to try with your staff or coworkers today:
- Everyone will need a piece of paper and something to write with. (Yes, you’ll have to put down the Blackberry for a few moments. Get a grip. The world really can do without you for 20 minutes. Really, it can. Trust me on this one too.)
- You will need a timer of sorts. (Okay use the Blackberry if you must; but promise not to check your Tweets, emails and other incoming garbage during this exercise. If you’re not capable of doing this you probably need this exercise more than anyone and should choose someone else to be timer. )
- Draw a box in the center of your piece of paper.
- Spend two minutes developing a new toy based on that square. DO NOT PUT ANY WORDS ON THE PAPER. At the end of the time pass your paper to the person on your right. DO NOT TELL THEM WHAT YOUR PRODUCT IS.
- The next minute is spent by you contributing/adding to the picture/toy in front of you.
- Continue to pass this paper around for 5 rounds.
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There should be no talking during this exercise; other than someone letting you know that time is up. After the 5 rounds discuss:
- what you were thinking
- what others were thinking
- things that now frighten or amaze you about the people you work alongside
- anything else that comes to mind as a result of this exercise
Keeping a workforce engaged involves giving them time to express their creative selves and offering them time to play with one another to build stronger relationships.Taking a creativity break just like this is a great place to start. There will be more to follow. So in the meantime……………..
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