The Big Book of Brain-Building Games: Fun Activities to Stimulate the Brain for Better Learning, Communication and Teamwork (Big Book Series)

**Games for better brains! Use the secrets of brain science to improve communication, interpersonal relations, and productivity in any team or group** Jump-start any training session, workshop, or retreat with dozens of interactive games that build brain function in fun and engaging ways. __The Big Book of Brain-Building Games__ offers all kinds of stimulating games to help your team improve information retention, camaraderie, and productivity--and requires few or no props. You'll learn what triggers to pull to help your group think and work better with these play-anywhere, crowd-pleasing interactive games. **Can your brain handle the fun?** Speakers and facilitators know that if you don't engage participants every five to seven minutes, you'll lose them! __The Big Book of Brain-Building Games__ adds the spark you need for a successful meeting and keeps your team alert and connected, whatever the task. With just a handful of materials required, these brain-boosting games will help participants: * develop leadership skills and build self-confidence * enhance problem-solving strategies and boost creativity * learn cooperation and effective teamwork * dramatically improve communications skills--from public speaking to active listening Plus the icebreakers are guaranteed to grab--and hold--any group's attention! You'll find it all in this latest collection from the trusted Big Books series. The use of games in the world of meetings Brain "very basics" : what does it look like? Brain myths: separating fact from fiction May I have your attention, please!: games to make the move from attention to memory Where did I put my car keys?: games to help your brain trap and store infomation Adult learning: games to help your brain adapt to changing situations He said-she said: games to explore gender differences in learning Full brain fitness: games to enhance and enrich brain function. Perfect for jump-starting any training session, workshop or retreat, a resource with dozens of interactive brain-boosting games will help participants develop better information retention, improved interpersonal understanding and increased productivity. Original. 15,000 first printing. Aims squarely at faciliators, speakers, trainers and meeting planners looking for materials on learning how to improve brain functioning in fun and engaging ways "Quick group exercises to get your team talking, build excitement, and keep morale high"--Cover