Objectives: Add fun and full participation to review
Make action plans
Celebration
Class Length: Minimum of one day
Audience: Any who receive a certificate at the close of training
Group Size: More than five participants
Time: 15 minutes, although time will vary depending on the number of participants
Equipment: One 3”x5” card or a sticky note per participant
One graduation certificate (already filled out) per participant
Process
First, each participant writes two ideas for changes or actions that he or she will take “back home” on the 3”x5” card. Then, participants receive graduation certificates that are NOT their own. Participants then circulate around the room, carrying their cards with them. When they find the people whose graduation certificates they have, they say, “I can give you this certificate if you will give me your two ideas.”
After people share their ideas, the certificate holders congratulate them, shake their hands and announce that they have graduated.
This activity is from 50 Creative Training Closers, available here.
