| Keywords: | Team building; Collective Decision-making |
| Objectives: | Fostering team spirit and collective decision-making. Establishing trust. Being able to collaborate effectively. |
| Target group: | Groups of all ages |
| Duration: | This varies according to the size of the group and the cleaning activity chosen. |
| Methodology step-by-step: | 1) Discuss with the group what needs to be cleaned. Take a vote. 2) Plan the cleaning activity democratically, for example, who is responsible for cleaning which area, who should supervise the cleaning etc. 3) Carry out the cleaning activity. NOTE: This exercise can be carried out in a number of different ways and instead of cleaning, the group could cook something together, construct something, organize a room etc. The main point is to carry out an activity together which the group has planned jointly. |
| Resources needed: | Cleaning products Broom Vacuum cleaner Duster etc. |
| Challenges: | It can be difficult to engage every person in a group in the cleaning activity. Chaos could ensue if all the decisions are not agreed upon collectively. |