This is an online version of the original physical in-person activity to build problem solving & creative thinking skills. It's ideal to use as an introductory or ice-breaker activity to develop innovation skills, or to help teams solve difficult problems.
This digital version is also done in 2 x stages - first participants in a small sub-team try to create as much as possible from their components, then all four sub- teams come together to try and create more, without adding extra components!
The solution to the puzzle is a visual representation of ‘doing more with less’ and specifically looks at the difference between a sequential, step by step problem solving approach and a 'breakthrough' or 'blue-sky' thinking approach.
This online activity can be facilitated using simple group meeting technology such as Google Meet, MS Teams or Zoom, and allowing participants to access a simple html link. Ideally the use of virtual break-out rooms allows four sub-groups to work simultaneously but separately, before coming together.
The annual licence allows for unlimited use for groups of up to 20 people.