Tabletop Bridge

$ 19.99

We love this Tabletop problem solving activity. Perfect for small teams or groups with limited space or limited mobility.

Task

Set Up

Rules

Give each group one set of The Bridge pieces.
Instruct them to create a free-standing bridge that has four points of contact with the ground/table using only the custom-notched dowels.
If you have more than one group working on this task at a time, a natural element of competition will emerge.
Once groups have completed the task, debrief the experience.
You can combine two sets of The Bridge to make one larger Bridge. This can create excellent dialog and metaphor for working well with other groups/departments/teams, etc. Build a bridge!

Timing

Possible debriefing topics:

Bridges are built by people for people.
Bridge builders must work with and through others - they have to work in teams. How do we bridge the gap between work teams?
Teams work effectively when relationships are good.
Relationships connect people - as do bridges. Bridge builders have to create people bridges in order to create physical bridges.
The structure of our own personal bridges consists of our relationships and links with others.
Use this activity for those dealing with grief: Rainbow Bridge, How to Bridge the gap between the living and those that have passed on.
Bridge builders understand that they have to be creative in bringing together the experience, understanding and disparate ideas and skills from different groups of people.
Builders of physical bridges depend on learning from practical experience - from finding out what works and what doesn't work. When bridges fail people can get hurt. How do we make sure we build a strong bridge?