Michelle and Chris dive into the first of a five-part series on Processing & Debriefing tools. Be sure to grab Michelles handout on all the tools we'll be sharing in the series. Then, be sure to catch all the episodes for the finer points on all the tools. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up...
Aug 16, 2022•32 min
Michelle and Chris share some activity ideas used to open up discussions involving mental health - activities to use with groups and personally to support your own mental health as well. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.c...
Aug 03, 2022•25 min
Michelle and Chris discuss their experiences with summer camp staff training and share some of their go to activities to start building a cohesive staff community. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.com S...
Jun 10, 2022•37 min
Michelle and Chris share some new ideas for these two seminal team building activities. Find out how to use Group Juggle and TP Shuffle with larger groups and how to provide more action during the Shuffle. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert...
May 19, 2022•23 min
Michelle and Chris talk about the idea of choice in the field of adventure education/team building - who's making these choices, the complexities choices offer and how we consider presenting choice. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTe...
May 04, 2022•22 min
Michelle and Chris share some of their favorite activities using 8.5 by 11 inch paper (i.e., copy paper). This recyclable prop is easy to find wherever you go and provides so many opportunities. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBu...
Apr 19, 2022•26 min
Michelle and Chris explore a recent question they received: " I'm always looking for new activities that will interest my skills trade students. " In general, team builders want to capture the interest of their groups. It might not be a question of "what activity" but how an activity is presented. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle ...
Apr 05, 2022•23 min
Michelle & Chris discuss some of the newer activities they've been using (and excited about) since leading and experiencing them at the last ACCT Conference. Find out about, Floor Safe (a Key Punch Variation) as well as, Macro Tenzi and Dude, found in the Team Building from the Toy Aisle book. Chris says, "It's one thing to read about a new activity, and another to play it! Thanks, Michelle, Trevor and Matt for leading such a fun ACCT Toy Aisle workshop." And don't miss the J.E.D.I. Skills c...
Mar 22, 2022•33 min
Michelle & Chris share their experience phrasing activities with groups. Certain words we consider harmless can turn out to be just the opposite. Learn a bit about how to avoid unwanted distractions and cut down on the amount of questions you have to answer before getting an activity rolling. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle C...
Mar 09, 2022•28 min
Michelle and Chris share four no-prop activities. Three have a solid track record of success and one is super-new, but is looking like a winner. All are great for larger groups and work while safely distancing. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris C...
Feb 15, 2022•31 min
Michelle & Chris are up and running with the first episode of Season 3. The New Year gives us a chance to recommit to ourselves and our work. How do we plan to recommit? What will be your "word of the year" (or, word of the Month)? In what ways will you be able to "keep the fire burning?" Our work can be very challenging. How will we stay in the game and show up as the best version of ourselves? We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show ...
Feb 01, 2022•31 min
Join Michelle and Chris as they look back over the highlights of the second season and share a little bit about what's ahead for the 'Ask' podcast. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.com Sign Up for FUNdo...
Dec 15, 2021•23 min
WOW. Episode #50! Thank you so much for sharing the adventure with us. As long as you're listening, we'll keep going. For the 50th, Michelle and Chris explore the idea of 'Wisdom'...it's like wine... (how so? head over to 50 and find out!). They share their first wisdom-filled books, mentors and resources they still tap into - wisdom is everywhere. However, wisdom is like wine... We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the r...
Dec 01, 2021•29 min
Join Michelle and Chris on a little 'crazy' rant (not too ranty) about individual and group behaviors that can push our buttons (and maybe yours too?). Since we've been seeing these behaviors for a while now, we also share some of our methods for moving past the crazy and onto the good stuff. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummi...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min
Join Michelle & Chris as they meander through a discussion about when to support a group, even if you notice that not everything is going well, and when to challenge a group - push back on the group when they are missing some learnings. Some possible answers float to the surface, some things are still open for discussion. Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE M...
Oct 26, 2021•24 min
Michelle and Chris share their newest ways to work with the Islands challenge course low element and the all-time favorite Stepping Stones. Find out how to get from point 'A' to point 'B' with more engagement and problem-solving opportunities. Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE...
Sep 29, 2021•23 min
After a number of recent requests, Michelle and Chris share some of their ideas about how to start and take the journey into full time work in the adventure education field. The bottom line is all about experience - get yourself into companies and programs near you to build your skill sets. Grow your Adventure portfolio and save your program plans. Keep track of 'failures' (actually a growing part of portfolios these days) and how you plan(ned) to improve. All good steps to full time work. Show ...
Sep 14, 2021•30 min
We are, first and foremost, celebrating the release of Michelle's new book, Team Building from the Toy Aisle (co-written with Matthew Broda and Trevor Dunlap). Then we share a couple of the gems in the book and talk about the mindset of changing a 'game' into a team building 'activity.' We hope you join us. Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - ...
Aug 25, 2021•28 min
Michelle and Chris share their thoughts about using consequences during activities. There are times when 'fun' consequences liven up the group (Opera Singer), and other times when more natural consequences focus in on the learning (a lower grade). It all relates to the purpose of the program. Join in and find out about the new 'Consequences Thumb Ball!' Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team buil...
Jul 27, 2021•27 min
Michelle and Chris share new ways to lead some old classics in this new mini-series called Reinvigorating Classics. In this first volume Chris shares a goal-setting and achievement process using the Spider Web called, Count Me In and Michelle explains a new way to Key Punch using the alphabet called The Pangram Project . (Do you know want a pangram is?) We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a...
Jul 14, 2021•28 min
Every day, more and more team builders are getting back in front of excited, interested and apprehensive learners. In this Episode Michelle and Chris share some ideas and considerations about re-engaging face-to-face with program participants. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's w...
Jun 30, 2021•19 min
Michelle and Chris share some closing activities that will help bring groups back to some important learnings from their programs. When we program for purposeful outcomes, it will be important to take a fair amount of time to reflect. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly New...
Jun 09, 2021•26 min
Responding to some questions about team building with specific groups (e.g., those recovering from trauma, special education students) or specific topics to address (e.g., gender diversity) with groups, Michelle and Chris share some common features in programming with all groups and special considerations when working with specific groups (e.g., be aware of your bias blind spots when working with groups). We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the...
May 26, 2021•28 min
Join Michelle and Chris for an idea and resource-filled episode on using image (or picture) cards for team building programs. Don't miss the show notes filled links to all the fun shared during the episode. Image cards are not just for processing any more! We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for...
May 11, 2021•24 min
In this episode (Part 2 of 2), Michelle and Chris share their thoughts on how to use 'puzzles' (particularly baffling problems that are said to have a correct solution) within team building programs. Lots of puzzle activity ideas are included. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's w...
Apr 28, 2021•26 min
In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Michelle and Chris share their thoughts on how to use 'puzzles' (particularly baffling problems that are said to have a correct solution) within team building programs. Lots of puzzle activity ideas are included. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's w...
Apr 14, 2021•20 min
Michelle and Chris share a handful of their favorite small group (2 to 6 participants) activities. This is a follow up to Episode #35 where Michelle and Chris shared how they approach programming and facilitating small groups. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter ...
Mar 30, 2021•22 min
We received a recent question (thanks Dawn) asking about some good team building activities for small groups - 2 to 6 participants. Before we share some of our favorite activities (in the next Episode), we wanted to talk a little bit about how we consider programming and facilitating smaller groups. There are some common features between all sized groups and there are some important differences. We hope you join us! Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Note...
Mar 16, 2021•21 min
We're so excited about moving into Season 2 of the "Ask" podcast. In this recent episode, Chris and Michelle describe recent Fun Finds that have turned into some solid team building activities. Emails: michelle@training-wheels.com chris@onteambuilding.com Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERE Submit a comment or team building related question HERE Michelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.com Sign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HERE Dr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdo...
Mar 02, 2021•24 min
Welcome to Season #2 of the Ask Michelle & Chris podcast! We're glad you're with us. In this season's first episode, Michelle & Chris talk about reflecting on and choosing a word of the year (or, maybe even a word of the month or a word for a program - something for you to focus on to help you learn and grow is a facilitator). As we moving back into more and more programming, what will help us stay on track to show up as the best version of ourselves and lead team building programs that ...
Feb 16, 2021•22 min
