Book excerpt: Build teams that move mountains! Activity participants enjoy a simulated mountain adventure. In thisimaginary setting, they must arrive at consensus in order tosucceed, and they experience the magic of group power: synergy.Participants face fatigue, dehydration, an avalanche, and more.First, they make decisions on their own. Then, joining the group,they compare answers and attempt to agree on the best course ofaction. Participants will: * Listen closely to coworkers * Recognize the benefits of soliciting opinions * Understand the power of synergy . . . and much more! The leader and participants will have a perfect opportunity toexamine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on one another,on the group's effectiveness, and on the outcome of theiradventure. Every step in preparation, facilitation, and follow-upis carefully detailed in the Leader's Manual. The Activity containsthe engaging simulation--every participant will need a copy. Leaders will watch teams develop and prosper when they are"stranded in the Himalayas."