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The Magic Ball Worksheet
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Instructions
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1. Download the worksheet at www.ciconsultingservices.com
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2. This is often written on a board rather than printed and used as a worksheet.
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3. Record the time in seconds for each iteration. Note # of balls and any drops
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4. Make sure the 8 Wastes and the Magic Ball Rules are visible to the group.
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5) Start in a circle and tell people to pick someone to throw the ball to.
Key things to remember are the person who throws you the ball and the person to whom you throw the ball.
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Trial
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of Balls		Time
Seconds		DropsNotes
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Discussion
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1.   Not all changes reduce the time to complete the exercise. What worked? What didn't?
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2.   Think about HOW you iterated improvements. Was it a discussion? Did any one person have the best ideas?
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3. Was everyone engaged in the exercise? Why or why not?
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More to Explore - Nonverbal Communication
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* How could you do this exercise without speaking and only using sign language or written instructions?
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Get the worksheets and other resources at www.ciconsultingservices.com
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