Corkscrew is a challenging exercise designed to improve problem solving and cooperation in groups. Each member of the group is given unique information which, when shared, will help them to answer the question, "What is the vintage of this bottle of wine?". Information can be shared verbally but not visually.

No individual in the group has enough information to be sure what the task really involves or how it may be done. The group must develop a common understanding about the nature of the task and the objective.

Corkscrew is an excellent exercise to help team members understand the cooperative process, work more effectively in groups and to reach solutions to complex problems.

Workshop aims:

Corkscrew will help participants to:

• understand how to work cooperatively
• work more effectively in groups
• improve leadership style
• reach better solutions to problems

Workshop agenda:

This exercise can also form part of a longer session focussing on problem solving and communication within teams and also part of a full team development program.

Please note: Teams looking for a non-wine related exercise should look at CoffeeTime. It is the same exercise as Corkscrew but with a 'coffee' theme.

Development areas covered in this workshop:

• Problem solving in groups
• Teamworking
• Communication in groups
• Leadership
• Organizational skills

Training methods:

This workshop requires full participation from all team members.

This workshop features our Key Point Cards which provide delegates with a quick reference back at the workplace.

Who will benefit from this workshop:

All managers, supervisors and groups seeking to improve their ability to cooperate and solve problems.

All delegates will receive:

A set of our Key Point Cards for effective problem solving in groups.

Duration of exercise: 1 - 1 1/2 hours

Recommended Number of delegates: 6 - 60

Follow-up support:

Telephone support is available for all course delegates who have any questions after an event.

Related courses:

Do you want to run this game yourself?

Corkscrew is now available for purchase at The Mentoric store. All our management training games and activities are LICENCE FREE. Once you buy them you are free to use them as often as you want.