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Onward and Upward Thumball™ 2140E1OU

The Onward & Upward Thumball is a powerful tool designed to spark meaningful conversations about aspirations, constructive thinking, and fostering positive emotions to navigate the complexities of change.

$32.95 USD
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⚽ Overview

Change is an inevitable part of life, impacting us both personally and professionally every single day. One of the greatest challenges we face is the daunting task of stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing the unknown, but effective change management training can provide us with the tools to confidently navigate change.

This Thumball not only encourages dialogue but also empowers individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings about change, facilitating a deeper understanding and connection with one another. Turn obstacles into steppingstones and transform uncertainty into opportunity together with change management training.

⚽ How It Works

The Onward & Upward Thumball opens up the conversation of your change management training to get participants more comfortable with change and shift their outlook with insightful questions such as:

  • "Who do you turn to when the going gets tough?"
  • "One way I could stay healthy is to…"
  • "Person/people I’d like to connect with..."
  • "During what activities do you lose track of time?"

Taking a holistic look at change by answering questions like these helps participants reflect on their behaviors and come up with new ways they can better handle change.

⚽ Learning Outcomes

By playing in teams, participants will achieve the following outcomes:

  • Learn to embrace change with a positive mindset.
  • Develop constructive strategies for overcoming challenges.
  • Identify personal and professional growth opportunities.

⚽ Uses and Applications

Looking for a fun and effortless way to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations? Thumballs are one of the best collaboration activities for teams. Just toss, catch, and respond to the prompt under your thumb – it's that simple. With engaging and intuitive topics, Thumballs create a relaxed, stress-free environment that energizes any training session, encourages participation, and makes learning more interactive. Get ready to turn every toss into a chance for connection, insight, and fun.

⚽ About Thumballs™

Mary Miller Pembleton, a speech pathologist, created Thumball™ to engage her students with learning challenges by combining speech activities with ball games. After a dream inspired her to market the product, she and her husband Gregg developed and patented Thumball™, which is now used to improve communication and social skills in various settings. Their business, Answers In Motion, also customizes Thumballs for other companies. The product's success has grown with increased publicity and sales, fulfilling their vision of making Thumball™ a household name.

Focus:   Change Management, Resilience

Type:   Game / Icebreaker

Delivery:   In-Person

LENGTH:   Varies

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Why do Thumballs work?

What began as a conversation starter has grown into a deeply insightful training tool. Discover why they work from Dr. Sue Landy of Trainer's Warehouse.

Enhance Learning and Engagement

Thumballs actively engage participants in the learning process and spark insightful and introspective questions. When participants are engaged in their learning, they are more likely to remember and apply what they learned to their work.

Improve Communication and Collaboration

Thumballs promote active listening and participation in group discussions as participants respond to and build off of what the speaker said. By thoughtfully listening to others and responding to the prompts on the Thumballs, participants develop stronger interpersonal connections, leading to stronger communication and increased collaboration among team members.

Encourage a Positive Work Culture

When using Thumballs thoughtfully, you promote a culture of inclusivity, where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts with one another. Thumballs also help foster a sense of community by encouraging employees to learn more about one another in a meaningful way. When employees feel respected, valued, and safe, each employee contributes to creating a positive work environment.

Support Professional Development

Thumballs help develop key professional skills by prompting discussions on topics like leadership, personality style, diversity, teamwork, and more. Each prompt encourages participants to self-reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, and meaningful group conversations spark ideas to grow and improve.

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