The Nerf Ball: A Useful Technique For Management Education And Practice

Abstract

This paper describes a technique the first author imported from management practice to (a) develop students’ meeting management skills, (b) improve students' listening skills and conflict management abilities and (c) encourage student participation and create a supportive learning environment. The technique uses a tangible prop (i.e., a Nerf ball) and is appropriate for use by individuals, classroom instructors, trainers and management professionals.