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Role playing is a common techniques used by trainers, and often disliked by participants or learners. While popular it's often misused by trainers who don't realize the power of the technique, and the potential damage that can occur, or even basics about how to do it well. In this section you'll find help with using role playing effectively.

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  • Freeze Exercise

    By Richard Homan - I learned this exercise from my colleague Richard Homan who uses it in his acting courses. We also used it extensively in our co-taught course The Psychology of Improvisation. It is basically an improvisation/role-playing technique that can be applied creatively to a variety of topics. Interesting, particularly for those who enjoy the improvisation process, but may be a bit out there for business training. (Added: 19-Jan-2010 Hits: 132 )
  • Mood Role Plays

    By na - How do moods and emotions affect group dynamics? Take the group's pulse by going around the room and having each student state one word that describes how he/she is feeling at that moment. Then divide the class into subgroups so that everyone in each subgroup has a similar mood state (usually, the subgroups fall into somewhat generic categories of "anxious/stressed, relaxed/satisfied, happy/feeling-good, angry/annoyed," etc.) (Added: 19-Jan-2010 Hits: 114 )
  • Presenter’s Role-Play Guide Instructions

    By na - This role-play exercise introduces the students to the claims process. It is designed facilitate discussion so students understand what happens when a contractor has problems on a project or is declared in default. (Added: 25-Sep-2008 Hits: 464 )
  • Role Plays

    By Keith Stoneman - Presented here are some tips for designing role playing activities that your students will participate in willingly. pop (Added: 23-Aug-2007 Hits: 1060 )
  • A Vital Tool In Crisis Negotiation Skills Training

    By Vincent B. Van Hasselt and Stephan J. Romano - Role-playing also has become a mainstay in the evaluation and training of crisis negotiation skills. Learn the major components of designing good role playing scenarios for negotiation skills training. (Added: 23-Aug-2007 Hits: 179 )

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