Team leads and facilitators
Kicking off a new team formation or project kickoff to establish trust early.
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About
The Trust Building Activities mind map template from Xmind provides a structured framework for facilitating team trust exercises, covering three core activities: Minefield Avoidance, Slice and Dice or Chopping Hands, and the foundational principles of why building trust is critical. Designed for facilitators and team leaders, this template includes 67 nodes across detailed facilitator and participant actions, exercise modifications, and communication guidelines. Key nodes such as 'Establish the correct group tone (caring, serious atmosphere)' and 'Experiencing believable (trusted) communications' emphasize the importance of psychological safety and honest dialogue. The template is organized as a hierarchical mind map with actionable steps for each activity, making it easy to customize for team-building sessions, corporate retreats, or clinical settings.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
HR professionals and team coaches
During a corporate retreat or offsite to strengthen interpersonal bonds.
Therapists and counselors
In clinical or therapeutic settings to address trust issues related to addiction or trauma.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review Core Structure
Open the template in Xmind to explore the three main branches covering Minefield Avoidance, Slice and Dice, and foundational trust principles.
Step 2
Customize Exercise Parameters and Content
Modify the facilitator actions, time limits, and safety guidelines within the 67 nodes to align with your team's specific needs.
Step 3
Export and Share Facilitation Materials
Save your customized mind map as a PDF or image to provide clear instructions for co-facilitators and participants during the session.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes three main activities: Minefield Avoidance, Slice and Dice or Chopping Hands, and a section on why building trust is critical. Each activity has detailed facilitator and participant actions, exercise steps, and modification ideas.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, review the activity branches, and customize the steps to match your group size and setting. Follow the facilitator actions to set up the exercise, then guide participants through the steps outlined in the mind map.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add notes, adjust node text, or export it as a PDF or image for printing.
It's a trust-building activity where pairs navigate a field of obstacles (mines) while one partner guides the other verbally. It improves communication, trust, and teamwork.
The template notes that Slice and Dice works best with 30 or more participants. For smaller groups, consider using the Minefield Avoidance or other trust exercises instead.
This section explains four key aspects: reliability, cooperation, calculated risk-taking, and believable communications. It provides a conceptual foundation for the activities.
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