Vacation in the Keys - Facilitator Guide - Translation

Vacation in the Keys can be used as a standalone training instrument or incorporated into a more comprehensive program on team building. It's also effective as a component for problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills training programs. Use the survival simulation to:

Vacation in the Keys is an excellent training tool for any team, and it's particularly effective as an energizer or ice breaker at the beginning of a training program.

Team members at any level, especially those who work under pressure

Simulation

Consensus decision making and decision making under pressure

• Vacation in the Keys Facilitator Set: Order one per trainer

  The comprehensive Facilitator Set includes everything trainers need to deliver Vacation in the Keys, including background information, administrative guidelines, a step-by-step workshop outline, expert rationale, alternative training designs, a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, and sample participant materials.
• Vacation in the Keys Participant Guide: Order one per individual or participant

  The Participant Guide includes the adventure scenario, pressure-sensitive scoring, background information, team worksheet, and how to improve team discussions.
• QuickStart Training: Optional

  Whether you are a novice trainer or seasoned facilitator, we highly recommend HRDQ QuickStart Training. Personalized, one-on-one telephone coaching gets you up-to-speed quickly. Our subject matter experts will review the product content with you, offer ideas for tailoring it to your specific needs, discuss typical participant questions and reactions, and more.

Rollin Glaser, Ed.D. is an accomplished trainer, consultant, and expert in the field of adult learning, and also the co-founder and former chief executive officer of HRDQ. He holds several degrees, including a BS from Northwestern University and a M.Ed. from Northeastern University, as well as a MA and Ed.D. from Columbia University. In addition to many assessments, training games, programs, and articles, Rollin is the author of "Personnel Management for Retailers" and co-author of "The Management of Training and Managing by Design."

Christine Glaser, M.Ed. is the co-founder and former president of HRDQ. Her previous experience includes management skills training, consulting, editing, and public school teaching. She holds a BS from Northwestern University and a M.Ed. in guidance and counseling from Northeastern University. Ms. Glaser is co-author of "Managing by Design" as well as several learning tools, including Jungle Escape, Team Effectiveness Profile, and Negotiating Style Profile.