Helium Pole
Training Wheels Gear
Helium Pole: Teamwork and Influence Challenge
Experience the power of influence and collective focus with the Helium Pole activity! This deceptively simple team exercise highlights the importance of overcoming frustration and resisting the urge to blame others, making it a powerful tool for building cooperation and communication.
Key Features:
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Complete Kit: Includes one collapsible tent pole with 7 sections, each 23 inches long, totaling 161 inches.
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Team Challenge: Teams line up in two rows facing each other, each participant extending their index finger from the hip to support the pole.
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Focus on Cooperation: The goal is to lower the pole to the ground without losing contact, requiring patience, coordination, and influence.
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Portable & Durable: The collapsible design makes it easy to transport and set up for workshops, retreats, or team-building events.
Why We Love It:
We love the Helium Pole because it vividly demonstrates the power of subtle influence and teamwork. It challenges groups to manage frustration and communicate non-verbally, fostering trust and collaboration. Facilitators appreciate how this activity sparks insightful discussions about leadership, patience, and group dynamics.
