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Getting Started
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On Game Day
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Set Up
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Schedule
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Starting the Game
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During the Game
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Scoring
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The Debrief
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Develop a Plan for Your Debrief
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Use this Diagram for a Standard Debrief
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Reflect about the Team Experience
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Teach Core Strategies for Systems Thinking
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Relate Team Scores to Core Strategies
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Explain How Structure Drives Behavior
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Outline Next Steps for the Group
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Optional Group Exercises
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How to Measure Your Success
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Develop a Plan for Your Debrief
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Customize the Debrief
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Pro Tips
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How to Succeed
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Common Challenges
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Guidelines about Game Players
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Materials
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Contents of a Game Kit
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Handouts & Paperwork
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Slides for Game & Debrief
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Rent Extra Games
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Replacement Parts
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[NEW] Debrief Workbook
A 6-page workbook with exercises to help participants reflect on the lessons learned during the game and support the transfer of these insights to the workplace. Distribute during debrief, after introducing the Collaboration Ladder.
PDF 437 KB -
Team Name Card
A blank tent-style team name card. Print one for each table (best on heavyweight paper).
PDF 18 KB -
Department Paperwork Forms
A set of four paperwork forms, one for each of the four departments. Print one set for each table.
PDF 96 KB -
Team Scoring Forms
A set of three forms: Quality Performance Worksheet, Financial Performance Worksheet, and Team Performance chart. Print one set for each table.
PDF 693 KB -
Instructions Summary
An optional one-page summary of the instructions for participants to refer to during the game. Place one at each table after participants have heard the game instructions.
PDF 83 KB -
Notes Handout
An optional reminder of core strategies from the program with space for participants to make notes. Provide to each participant during the debrief or at the end of the program. Skip this handout if you are using the Debrief Workbooks.
PDF 700 KB -
Force Field Analysis Handout
A blank force field analysis form that groups may use if a force field exercise is part of your debrief. Skip this handout if you are using the Debrief Workbooks.
PDF 711 KB
For Facilitators
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[UPDATED] Presentation Slides
Slides that support each element of a Friday Night at the ER program from set up, to game play, through debrief. Updated Dec 7, 2023.
Microsoft PowerPoint 6.7 MB -
Video Instructions
A 19-min video of the full game instructions with animations – an optional alternative to reading the instructions yourself.
Play video from browserMP4 255 MB (From DropBox)
Important: A Facilitator Guide Supplement, which instructs facilitators about what to do before, during and after the video.
PDF 63 KB -
Guide for Facilitators
Your game kit came with a 60+ page Guide for Facilitators. This file is the electronic version so you can use it from an electronic device. For extra printed and bound copies, order from Breakthrough Learning: office@blearning.com or 888.802.6808.
PDF 3.7 MB -
Editable Game Instructions
An editable version of the player instructions (extracted from the Guide for Facilitators) for customizing the text if needed. For example, you may want to increase the font size or change the wording then print a personal version.
Microsoft Word 35 KB -
Data Entry for Displaying Scores
A tool (using Microsoft Excel) for entering team scores after teams play the game and calculate scores. The tool automatically creates a bar chart showing overall team performance for display on screen. Two versions are provided for different group sizes: one for up to 10 tables, and another for up to 20 tables.
Microsoft Excel 1.2 MB -
Participant Evaluation Form
A generic 1-page evaluation form for participants.
PDF 691 KB