© 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt MANAGING A Destination ImagiNation ® TEAM Tools for the Team Manager

© 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt I agreed to be a Team Manager Now what do I do?

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Goals To feel welcome to the DI TM Program Season and the privilege of being a DI TM Team Manager To learn now to use Destination ImagiNation ® program materials Become familiar with Understand the DI Equation

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Goals cont’d To learn how to plan a team meeting and manage time during the program season To realize the responsibilities of being a Facilitator

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Methods Presentation Discussion Video / DVD Activities Quiz-Style Game

© 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Video “Managing Your Team ”

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Create your own “Need to Know List”

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Expectations

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Program Materials Rules of the Road Team Managers Guide Team Challenge 10 Instant Challenges Charting your Course Educational Standards Alignment Parent’s Guide Coordinator’s Guide TravelGuide for Teams

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Rules of the Road

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt The DI Equation Team Challenge Central Challenge Side Trips + Instant Challenge It All Adds Up to a Complete Educational package!

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Clarifications Team Clarification –Used by Teams who need a rule clarification for their unique solution –Is shared only with the team asking the question –Limit of 10 questions Published Clarification –Published on the Destination Imagination, Inc website

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity First Team Meeting

DI Program Season

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Team Calendar

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Team Meeting Planner

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Interference

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Statement & Question Stems Wouldn’t it be nice if……WIBNI? How to……H2 In what ways might we……IWWMW? How might we……? List ways to…… Think of ways to…… What if we……? Do you suppose we could……? I wonder if……

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt TravelGuide for Teams A Guide to the Tournament written especially for teams! This TravelGuide includes everything your team needs to know about preparing for your Tournament, including: Who’s Who on the Appraisal Team, What will happen at your Presentation Site, How you will be scored, and LOTS of other Important Stuff!

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Activity Celebrate!

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt The Team Manager as Facilitator

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Assessment Quiz Game

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Final Tips Know the Rules of the Road and the Team Challenge forwards and backwards Do not feel like you have to tolerate inappropriate behavior Ask for help whenever you need it ABSOLUTELY go to every training you can Divide and Conquer works for Team Managers just as it does for teams. Divide up your tasks and delegate

©Destination ImagiNation, Inc Side Trips.ppt © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Final Tips cont’d A month before the Tournament you may feel they will NEVER be finished – Most teams will finish – at the last minute! If they don’t finish – it is THEIR Solution – not yours – It is the team’s decision to participate in the Tournament You are very special for agreeing to do this Have FUN!

© 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Creative Problem Solving.ppt Thank you for coming