Group dynamic
Youth workers are very often in the position of group leader - as a trainer, moderator, teacher. In a group, people tend to behave and interact in different ways and…
I need to build relations that support creativity
You as a Facilitator – Useful Tips
One of the intentions of the creativity toolbox is to encourage youth workers to engage young people in the discussion about conscious future planning. In these meetings a youth worker…
Group Contract
A group contract is a tool that is created to formalize the expectations of the group members. It allows participants to take an active role in setting the tone for group…
How to Stimulate Group Creativity?
While conducting creative workshops (described here) you will definitely face group fatigue, creativity blocks and running out of ideas and innovative energy. This is normal, asking yourself or someone else…
Idea Killers – “Yes, But…” Candy Jar
This group exercise can be done at the beginning of a creative process. It will illustrate the participants how to identify idea killers in the group – all type of…
Giving Good Feedback to a Teenager
Why give feedback? Feedback refers to a comment on an act or behaviour that either seeks to change or reinforce that act or behaviour. That is, feedback is always intentional.It’s…