This ppt presentation is a NOTES version of the APSS ADDED-VALUE session I was invited to present on November 9th in Singapore. This one includes notes from the session.

1. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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2. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Examples
See NSA Article for list

4. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Team Builders
Gordian Knot
Ball Toss
Scavenger Hunt
Eyeballers™
Rope exercises
Jigsaw puzzles
Cartoon lines
But I am
Giving a Speech?!
Usual defense against using Audience Involvement

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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
WHEN
TO USE
THEM
TYPES
TO USE

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ThinkingStylesThinkingStyles

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Tell
Show
Involve &
Reach ThemReach Them

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Learning Pyramid
Repetitive
Teach Others
Practice by doing
Discussion Groups
Demonstration
A/V
Reading
Lecture
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Welcomers
Openers
Icebreakers
Nicemakers (Bonders)
Change of Pacers
Puzzles
Contents of Session
Introducers (Get-to-Knowers)
Creative Thinking Games
Group Challengers
Physical Energizers
Brain Teasers
Closers

15. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Welcomers
Openers
Icebreakers
Nicemakers (Bonders)
Change of Pacers
Puzzles
Contents of Session
Introducers (Get-to-Knowers)
Creative Thinking Games
Group Challengers
Physical Energizers
Brain Teasers
Closers
Various types of
Audience involvement
Techniques or Exercises

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WelcomersWelcomers

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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
WelcomersWelcomers
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

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IntroducersIntroducers

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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Nickname
Hometown
Hobby
Travel Destination
Unusual Gift
Who are these people?

24. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Ice BreakersIce Breakers
Warm-UpsWarm-Ups
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

25. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Off-the-Wall,
Out of the Box,
Unconventional Thinking
Can lead us to Success

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Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Off-the-Wall,
Out of the Box,
Unconventional Thinking
Can lead us to Success

28. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
BondersBonders
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

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How Are We Different?
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

30. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
How Are We Different?
Age
Background
Culture
Desires
Education
Family
Geographic
Humor, sense of
Intellectually
Jams/Jellies
Knowledge
Learning Style
Mothers
Names
Occupation
Profession
Questions
Religion
Sports
Technical skills
Understanding
Victories
Worries
eXcitement/energy
Youth games
Zeal

31. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

32. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
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- process information, knowledge
- take in, use info/knowledge
- share info/knowledge
- apply info/knowledge

33. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Solo
Convergently
Divergent
Organizationally
Convergent
Divergent
Family
Solo/Team
Divergent

34. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Rational,
Logical,
Analytical,
Individual
Systematic,
equations,
Step-by-step,
Proven Answers
Intuitive,
Exploratory,
Unknown,
Fanciful
Fun,
Harmonious,
Involving all,
Family/Team

35. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
MindMind
ChallengersChallengers
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them

36. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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37. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

38. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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39. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

40. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
TeamTeam
BuildersBuilders
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
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41. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Team Builders
Games
Puzzles
Challenges
Exercises
Rope/Experiential
Changing/Revolving Teams

42. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

43. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
What is it?
What
Might
it be?
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44. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Team Builders
Gordian Knot
Ball Toss
Scavenger Hunt
Eyeballers™
Rope exercises
Jigsaw puzzles
Cartoon lines

45. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Team Builders

46. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
IdeaIdea
Warm-UpsWarm-Ups
Cre8ng
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

47. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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48. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
__ jewelry __ tie tack
__ fence __ art statue
__ clean nails __ pipe cleaner
__ gas appliance __ dwarf trombone
cleaner
__ anchor __ ammunition
__ magnets __ sling shot
__ bubble blower __ pin
__ eyeglass frames __ zipper
__ house wiring __ decoration
__ plug puller __ corn skewers
__ handles __ belt hanger
__ swinging bridge __ jump rope
__ bobby pin __ curler
__ fork __ ear cleaner
__ toothpick __ missile
__ welding rod __ tie clip
__ fish hook __ chain link
__ cheese slicer __ tie wire
During Workshops on Creative Thinking, participants were asked to come
with ideas to improve, better use, or sell paper clips. Your task is to pick
which of their ideas you think are creative. Work for three minutes.
__ skewer __ stirrer
__ needle __ toad stabber
__ ladder __ hammock
__ tire poker __ coat hanger
__ hypo needle __ knitting needles
__ eye scratcher __ sword
__ paint stirrer__ flower holder
__ picture hanger __ spring
__ snowshoe __ lightning rod
__ ice skate blade __ scrap iron
__ ski pole __ toe brace
__ tracer tool __ finger brace
__ boot strap __ boot hook
__ animal trap __ sled
__ Christmas __ doll clothes
ornaments hanger
__ wind chime__ cigarette holder
__ tinsel __ languages
__ alphabets __ numbers
__ hanging __ plant stake
What is Creative?

49. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
what is half of...
12
6, 1, 2, 1 x 6, 2 x 3,
12:30, 1/2 dozen

50. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
what is half of...
12
XII
twelve
IIIIII IIIIII

51. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
EnergizersEnergizers

52. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Energizers
Stand Up Exercises
Audience Waves
Find New Friends
Change groups/teams
Break into quick teams
Cre8ng
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

53. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
MindsetMindset
BreakersBreakers
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

54. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

55. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Methods for Helping Audiences
Retain, Remember and Use
Information
Review
Review
Review What?
So What?
Now What?
Then What?
What Else If?
5W + H

56. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
MoodMood
ChangersChangers

57. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Mood Changers
Music
Slide shows - nature
Food break
Sweet break
Humor
“Funny Walk”

58. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
GamesGames
PuzzlesPuzzles

59. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

60. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
1 2
3 4
T R A
F A L
G A R
Wilson
S kyπ or
or
0

61. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
One foot in the grave.
40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

62. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
ShakespeareI
ShakespeareII
ShakespeareIII
ShakespeareIV

63. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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What Might This Be?

64. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Window
Roof top
Envelope
4 triangles
Symbol for duct
Top of a pyramid
“x” marks the spot
Under side of pyramid
Close up view of fence
Tent
Logo
Game board
Ceiling light
4 arrow heads
Decorated box
Display shelf unit
2 overlapping triangles
…….?????????
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65. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
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How many triangles
do you see? Cre8v
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66. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Cut this pie into
8 pieces with only
3 cuts.
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67. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Traditional answer
Innovative solution
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68. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
ClosersClosers
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities

69. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
Closers
Summary
Dramatic Quote(s)
Standing Cheer
Music
Dramatic Closer
Audience partners share
Overview slide show (people)

70. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities
The BeginningThe Beginning

71. 40 – 40,000: Tell Them, Show Them, Involve Them & Reach Them
Robert Alan Black, Ph.D., CSPCre8ngPeople, Places & Possibilities