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Deir el-Medina
An Exploration of Team Roles
Groups often fail to
find the solution to solvable problems because team members do not
recognize the importance of their role, or they overlook the
information that other members possess. Deir el-Medina is an engaging
game designed to identify the various roles each team member plays
during work processes and demonstrate how each role contributes to the
group’s ability to accomplish goals, solve problems, and achieve
success.
How Deir el-Medina works:
Based on factual records from the Egyptian collection and The British
Museum in London, Deir el-Medina asks participants to work together to
solve a problem based on a realistic scenario. Each team member is
given particular facts that can help solve the team’s problem. Success
is determined by how well participants perform their roles in the
group and process the information each team member possesses.
In group situations, individuals tend to adopt characteristic roles
that can be categorized into three different types: Task Roles,
Maintenance Roles, and Self-Oriented Roles. Deir el-Medina explores
how the dynamics of these roles impact the group.
Deir el-Medina Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the
various roles each person plays during work processes.
- Understand how
each role contributes to overall success of the group.
- Experience the
various task and interpersonal issues that occur when people
undertake a project requiring joint problem solving and decision
making.
Deir el-Medina is a
fun and unique way to emphasize the importance of teamwork and team
roles. This game is an excellent standalone activity, or can be played
as part of a team-building training program.
The Facilitator Guide contains game overview and introduction;
learning goals; facilitator guidelines; training outline; preparation
checklist; observer instructions; debrief and discussion questions;
training design options; and a CD-ROM containing a Microsoft®
PowerPoint® presentation, participant handouts, and overhead
transparency masters.
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