Sheep Pen
All team members are blindfolded except one who will be nominated leader. The leader will confer with the team before the task begins on which communication signals they will use as speech is strictly forbidden!
One by one the team members will be guided into the Sheep Pen but only with the use of the instruments provided. A very effective communication exercise, requiring participants to demonstrate their planning skills and communication of detailed instructions.
Objective
To control and herd your flock from the fields into the enclosure safely and within the time allowed without losing any of them.
The Challenges
The team will be confronted with many challenges during this exercise mainly from the dynamics of their team. However, we have included a few extra
- The entire flock will be blindfolded
- The shepherd must be static
- Time restricted exercise
- The enclosure is a set size and has obstacles
- Safety is a priority
Skills Required
A very effective communication exercise, demonstrating planning, 
instruction and detailed communication. Some of the key skills required are highlighted below:
- Communication
- Planning
- Organisational Skills
- Man Management
- Patience
- Leadership
- Motivation
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Time Management
Team Building Activities are Inclusive of
- £5M Public Liability Insurance
- Full trained and uniformed staff
- All equipment necessary to run the event successfully
- Engraved winners trophy
- Required safety equipment to carry out the activity safely
- Full team briefing before each activity
- Safety brief to the team before the event begins