Adventure in the Amazon

Adventure in the Amazon

Paperback (30 Dec 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this exciting activity, participants face a simulated "junglesurvival." They must reach agreement in this imaginary setting inorder to succeed, and they learn why consensus produces the bestdecisions.

When their plane makes an emergency landing in the jungle,participants need to decide which of 15 items on theplane--including tallow candles, a pistol, safari hats, and otherobjects--would be most essential to their survival. First, asindividuals, participants rate the 15 items. Then participantscollaborate as a group and attempt to decide on the best course ofaction. When they cooperate, they experience the spark of synergyas never before!

Use this gripping simulation to:
* Improve decision-making skills
* Enhance problem-solving abilities
* Strengthen group cooperation
* Show groups the power of synergy . . . and much more!

Human resource professionals, team leaders, and managers piloting ateam development effort, will want to conduct this refreshingactivity with their groups and teams in any work setting.

Book information

ISBN: 9780787939793
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Pfeiffer
Pub date:
DEWEY: 658.312404
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 16
Weight: 638g
Height: 284mm
Width: 205mm
Spine width: 2mm