Exploring Mind-Body Decision-Making
In a 4-session workshop, we go deep exploring the mind-body connection and how it relates to decision making and problem-solving. By working together to create and problem-solve in a fun and low-stakes environment, teams leave ready to tackle new projects together.
Each day consists of a three-hour session. We can run multiple modules in a day in small groups to accommodate Covid in-person restrictions.
Session 1
Theme: Establishing the Mind-Body Connection
Skills: Communication and collaboration
In our first session, we introduce our core methodologies of mind and body mapping. We will get used to moving together and explore the role our bodies play in communication and collaboration.
Session 2
Theme: Mind-Body Decision Making
Skills: Critical & Design Thinking
In session 2, we focus on observation and analytical thinking. We do a choreographic challenge that uses the scientific method and design thinking to create original movements.
Session 3
Theme: Mind-Body Flexibility: Expanding Possibilities
Skills: Critical Thinking & Creative Innovation
We use the foundation we’ve created in sessions 1 & 2, to delve further into critical thinking and creative innovation through movement. The goal session 3 is to expand the range of potential outcomes and possibilities within a given structure or set of restrictions.
Session 4
Theme: Mind-Body Expression
Skills: Creative Expression & Confidence
In session 4, we express our creative selves fully and with confidence. We celebrate the learning from previous sessions and build confidence in our ability to move our bodies with joy. The choreography brings together the movement that has been created in past sessions.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Each session follows a similar rhythm each day. First, we warm up. Next, we explore movement games designed to teach the skill we are working on that day. Then, each team creates their own choreography based on the exploration in the movement session. Participants come together as a group to perform and finally, we reflect on our experiences moving and communicating together.
| 9:00am |
Warm up — At the start of each session, we take time to clear our mind and prepare our bodies for movement. Techniques include yoga, tui-na, and meditation |
| 9:15am |
Mind Mapping — We explore communication and collaboration through a series of reflection and discussion activities. These exercises challenge participants to examine their consciousness and thinking around communication and collaboration. |
| 9:30am |
Body Mapping Games, followed by written reflection — In this section, we explore communication and collaboration through movement games. These exercises challenge participants to explore the role their bodies play when communicating and working together. |
10:30am |
Choreographic Challenge — Participants create their own movement and teach it to their team members. Movements are then used to create a larger dance. |
| 11:00am |
Dance Performance — Group Dances are melded together to create a larger dance piece. Participants then perform their piece for and with each other. |
| 11:30am |
Review & Discussion — Participants reflect together on what they learned and discuss how their learning can be used in their personal and professional lives. |
| Noon |
Finish for the day |