Team leads and HR facilitators working with new hires or cross-functional teams.
Kicking off a new team formation or onboarding session to build trust quickly.
Use cases
About
The 'Enabling Others to Act' mind map template is a structured facilitation guide for team-building exercises, designed for board members, union committees, and any team. It covers 31 nodes across 6 branches: Participants, Materials needed, Time Required, Directions, Facilitator, and GOALS. The template provides a step-by-step puzzle-based activity to build trust, encourage teamwork, and enhance communication skills. Key elements include using puzzles (preferably 20-30 pieces), round tables, and enforcing a no-talking rule to observe group dynamics. This template serves as a ready-to-use cheat sheet for facilitators looking to run an engaging, low-prep team exercise.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Union leaders and committee members seeking non-verbal teamwork exercises.
Running a union committee workshop to improve collaboration and communication.
Leadership coaches and trainers aiming to demonstrate delegation and trust-building.
Facilitating a leadership development program focused on empowering others.
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Customize Participant Details
Open the template in Xmind and update the Participants branch to reflect your specific team or committee members.
Step 2
Prepare Materials and Activity Environment
Review the Materials and Time Required branches to organize your puzzles and set up the physical workspace for the exercise.
Step 3
Execute Directions and Facilitate Debriefing
Follow the step-by-step Directions branch during the activity and use the Facilitator nodes to guide the final team discussion.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 6 branches: Participants, Materials needed, Time Required, Directions, Facilitator, and GOALS, with 31 nodes detailing roles, supplies, rules, and debrief tips.
Open the .xmind file, review the Directions branch for step-by-step rules (no talking, complete puzzles), gather materials like puzzles and round tables, and follow the facilitator notes for observation and feedback.
The template is fully editable in Xmind—you can adjust participant groups, time limits, or add custom rules. It's a free download from the Xmind template marketplace.
The Facilitator branch provides debrief guidance: feedback can be given directly after the exercise or combined with another module like 'Decision Making' for deeper learning.
Yes, the template suggests 20-30 piece puzzles and at least 30 minutes, but you can modify these values in the Materials needed and Time Required branches to fit your session.
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