Countdown

At-a-Glance

Countdown is a 2 hour program and can be facilitated indoors at almost any location. Creative challenges, similar to NBC’s Minute-To-Win-It, involve simple household items repurposed into fun activities requiring concentration, a steady hand, visual memory or quick eye-hand coordination.

Teams of 4 – 5 rotate through challenge stations and practice techniques necessary for success. Each team chooses a representative to attempt each of the four challenges during the Competition Round building momentum for the final showdown round.

We complete the event by debriefing the day’s experiences, drawing parallels to workplace dynamics, and facilitating discussions around solutions and strategies.

The Facilitators’ Role

Prep

• Review all pre-program communication & instructions in detail.
• Practice introductions of activities at home and with facilitators onsite.

Logistics

• Help with final activity set-up.
• Releases: collect and review for skipped signatures, cross-outs and missing dates; communicate with lead facilitator as needed.
• Supplies: distribute according to plan.
• Safety: keep walkways open and floor areas free of debris.
• Photos: take pictures throughout program and most important and often forgotten, a final large group photo.

Facilitation

• Lead facilitator introduces the program.
• You will lead multiple stations of any activity. Timekeeping is very important as is setting the stage with enthusiasm and energy.
• Assist with crowd organization and scoring during the final showdown.

Clean-up

• Pack supplies for return shipping.

Why Countdown is Such a Great Program!

• Groups can add a 2-hour program between morning and afternoon meetings.
• Countdown works as a great icebreaker activity for groups arriving to their meetings or evening cocktail hours
• It’s a great way to bring geographically dispersed teams together in a quick, fun and friendly competition.