Teamwork

Four Types of Team Players

One: The Contributor

Contributors tend to be task-oriented. Their strengths lie in sharing information with the team and making sure every aspect of a project is taken care of. Contributors are thorough and detail-oriented. Described as: responsible, authoritative, reliable, proficient, and organized.

Two: The Collaborator

Collaborators are highly goal-oriented and know how to keep their eyes on the prize. Very little can deter them from accomplishing what they set out to do. Described as: forward looking, goal oriented, accommodating, flexible, and imaginative.

Three: The Communicator

Communicators are dedicated to ensuring effective process management by identifying the parts of a process and how they each work together and independently. Described as: supportive, considerate, relaxed, enthusiastic, and tactful.

Four: The Challenger

Challengers are always looking at the bigger picture and questioning how and why things are done the way they are. Challengers dig deep and are reluctant to take things at face value. Described as: honest, outspoken, principled, ethical, and adventurous.

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ― Phil Jackson

Can you save Sam (or Ralph)?

Sam's Story

Have I told you about my friend Sam? No? Ok, well, he is one awesome guy. Sam loves spending weekends out on the ocean in his boat. He loves hanging out with his friends, and he a big fan of boating safety.

However, last weekend, he went out on the boat alone, and Sam was wearing his life jacket when suddenly a large wave came up and capsized the boat! Sam hung onto the top, and his lifesaving device was trapped under the boat. He needs someone to save him!!

This gummy worm is Sam. And you all need to figure out how to save Sam! The thing you need to know is that Sam is highly allergic to humans, so we can’t touch them, their boat, or their lifesaver with our hands. Instead, we use these special tools ( paper clip) to save them (you may ask how we can possibly setup the activity…you can touch to set it up!). And remember, my friend Sam has feelings, so please don’t drop them or skewer them! Good luck!

Materials Needed: 1 gummy lifesaver, 1 gummy worm, a small paper or plastic cup (dixie cup size), 4 paper clips and a group of 3-4 people (at school or at your house)