Corporate Communication Games

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Today I'll be telling you about corporate communication games. These games are strategized to build a strong communication bond amongst the employees. Growth of the company depends upon the work of the employee and when the company grows, the employee also sees his growth. So its a give and take relation.

For the growth of the business or the organization the employees should be dedicated towards their work and company. Building a Strong communication amongst them will help the company grow. Leadership expert Stephen Covey says trust is an essential component of effective communication. Building trust among employees in a small business typically involves providing opportunities for them to get to know each other better. Corporate communication games offer a perfect chance to exchange information, develop new skills, try out new techniques and have some fun.

These are the few games which Tara Duggan in her article suggests..

Cooperation

Productivity improves when employees work together effectively. To practice good communication, a facilitator can organize a drawing game. This involves dividing a group into pairs, having them sit back to back and giving one a person an index card with a shape and the other a pad and pencil. The person holding the shape gives instructions to the other person. The facilitator stops the game after 10 minutes and displays all the results. To conclude the game, he conducts a vote to determine the best drawing. Participation in this game allows people to experience describing and interpreting under pressure.

Survival

Playing a survival game forces a group to communicate and agree on critical issues. To play, a facilitator divides a large group into smaller teams and provides each group with a scenario, such as a plane crash on a deserted island. The object of the game is to select 12 items. Participants have to figure out how to make decisions, rank alternatives and prioritize actions. The team that identifies 12 items first wins the game.

Storytelling

In many corporate environments, employees work in different locations. Good communication does not have to occur only in person. Learning to tell a collaborative story develops good communication skills. During an audio conference call, a facilitator begins this game by setting the scene and states the first sentence. Then, she designates someone to add the next sentence until everyone gets to add something to the story. At the end of the story, the participants vote on the best addition. The winner starts the next story. Participants learn to listen carefully.

Disagreement

Some conflict is inevitable in small-business operations. Innovation and creativity typically require discussion and collaboration. Good communication prevents minor spats from turning into events that damage personal relationships and negatively impact productivity. To practice, a facilitator divides a large group into smaller teams of three people. The facilitator directs each group to choose a volatile topic. One person states his view for three minutes. Then, the second person listens and disagrees with one or more points for the next three minutes. The third person observes, provides feedback to the participants for the final three minutes and selects a winner, deciding who presented his case with more conviction. Then, they switch roles and repeat the exercise. Role-playing exercises allow people to practice in simulated settings before they have to perform for real.