Creating collective harmony through music
Truly listening to one another, finding one’s place, adjusting one’s pace to that of others, tuning in to form a whole: there are many reasons why team members choose to take part in a musical experience with Seven. During an immersive, collective training session, participants are guided step by step through the exploration of African percussion: djembe, dundun, krin, shekere, balafon. They discover that each instrument has its own voice and role, while contributing to the balance of the ensemble. They then continue the experience with an introduction to polyrhythm: several distinct rhythms that, once layered, create a shared harmony. It is a journey that engages mutual listening, adaptability, and intuitive coordination—essential skills for working and making decisions together more effectively. At Seven, we tailor the experience to the team’s context and needs. While music is a powerful catalyst for collective insight, other immersive workshops also make it possible to explore group dynamics and collective decision-making from different perspectives. We work with experienced facilitators who know how to create a space of trust and creativity. Their role: to guide without directing, inspire without imposing, and help each participant find their own rhythm within the group. Thanks to their keen understanding of collective dynamics, they know how to support the building of a group, help it grow together, establish practices that reflect who they are, and elevate their collective potential.
To prepare for the training
Additional resources (texts, practical case instructions, examples, or communication materials) may be shared depending on the context of the session. Their aim is to provide common reference points and to enrich collective reflection. Before or during the training, discussions with the trainers will help adjust the content to the participants’ level and needs.
Training objectives
Strengthen team cohesion through a shared musical experience
Develop active listening and collective synchronization
Find your place and adjust your rhythm to that of the group
Identify the conditions for smooth and harmonious collaboration
Know how to alternate between individual expression and collective contribution
Explore the complementarity of roles within a collective
Cultivate trust and cooperation through shared creation
Transfer the lessons learned to your professional environment
PROGRAM
Creating collective harmony through music
SESSION 1: Strengthening team cohesion through music
A. Discovering musical instruments and codes
Discovering the history and oral traditions of African percussion
Introduction to the instruments: djembe, dundun, krin, shekere, balafon
Highlighting the role and unique voice of each instrument
Introduction to polyrhythm: layering several rhythms to create harmony
Group practice around a shared piece
Discussion of feelings and learnings drawn from the experience
B. Playing together: from noise to harmony
Learning and reproducing simple rhythmic patterns
Practicing in unison through collective breaks
Gradually building a piece together
Synchronizing rhythmic entries, performances, and endings
Putting listening, adaptation, and intuitive coordination skills into action
Collective debrief on observed group dynamics
C. Learning to listen, adjust, and unite
Extending the rhythmic experience with Seven training tools
Exploring different listening styles through practical exercises
Discovering the 5 stages of a group’s life according to the Tuckman model
Collective analysis of the dynamics observed during the session
Transferring lessons learned to real professional situations
Sharing experiences and concrete examples from participants’ daily lives
SESSION 2: Rethinking team dynamics in a hybrid context
A. Experimenting with silo logic and information flow
Sending two role sheets: one shared sheet (project context) and one individual sheet (assigned role)
Immersion in a simulation
Negotiation and cooperation around a shared project
Seeking balance between collective goals and individual interests
Debrief on the communication and collaboration strategies implemented
B. Learning to cooperate in a hybrid world
Immersion in a survival scenario
Individual then collective ranking of a list of objects essential for survival
Setting up a hybrid format with teams spread across different spaces
Introducing unexpected events in real time
Observing reactions to disruptions and adjusting communication methods
Collective debrief on the impact of unexpected events and effective collaboration levers
C. Imagining future cooperation reflexes together
Debrief of all workshops: strengths, learnings, and areas for improvement
Work in subgroups to imagine simple actions to implement in daily life
Formulating reflexes and rituals that foster better cooperation
Pooling proposals
Collective vote to select the most motivating and realistic commitments
Closing with a shared roadmap to anchor new practices
Our teaching methods
Truly listening to one another, finding one’s place, adjusting one’s pace to that of others, tuning in to form a whole: the reasons that lead colleagues to take part in a musical experience with Seven are many.
During an immersive and collective training session, participants are guided, step by step, through the exploration of African percussion: djembe, dundun, krin, shekere, balafon. They discover that each instrument has its own voice and role, while contributing to the balance of the ensemble. They continue the experience with an introduction to polyrhythm: several distinct rhythms that, once layered, create a shared harmony. A process that engages mutual listening, adaptation, and intuitive coordination—essential skills for working and making decisions together more effectively.
At Seven, we tailor the experience according to the context and the team’s needs. While music acts as a powerful revealer of collective dynamics, other immersive workshops make it possible to explore group dynamics and collective decision-making from different perspectives.
We work with experienced facilitators, capable of creating a space of trust and creativity. Their role: to guide without directing, inspire without imposing, and enable each participant to find their own rhythm within the group. Thanks to their sharp perspective on collective dynamics, they know how to support the building of a group, help it grow together, establish practices that reflect who they are, and raise their collective potential.
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Is this training course covered by the OPCOs?
Yes! You can get in touch with your Skills Operator to ask them about coverage. We can support you with this process.
Are there any prerequisites?
Truly listening to one another, finding one’s place, adjusting one’s pace to that of others, tuning in to form a whole: the reasons that lead colleagues to take part in a musical experience with Seven are many.
During an immersive and collective training session, participants are guided, step by step, through the exploration of African percussion: djembe, dundun, krin, shekere, balafon. They discover that each instrument has its own voice and role, while contributing to the balance of the ensemble. They continue the experience with an introduction to polyrhythm: several distinct rhythms that, once layered, create a shared harmony. A process that engages mutual listening, adaptation, and intuitive coordination—essential skills for working and making decisions together more effectively.
At Seven, we tailor the experience according to the context and the team’s needs. While music acts as a powerful revealer of collective dynamics, other immersive workshops make it possible to explore group dynamics and collective decision-making from different perspectives.
We work with experienced facilitators, capable of creating a space of trust and creativity. Their role: to guide without directing, inspire without imposing, and enable each participant to find their own rhythm within the group. Thanks to their sharp perspective on collective dynamics, they know how to support the building of a group, help it grow together, establish practices that reflect who they are, and raise their collective potential.
Does this training course fall under the FNE-Formation program?
Yes. The FNE-Formation scheme allows all employees on partial or full furlough to have their training costs covered. If your company is eligible for partial unemployment and you are in this situation: this training will be reimbursed 100% by FNE-Formation.
How am I evaluated?
Your learning outcomes will be assessed through a practical case, a simulation, or a questionnaire.
You will be given a certificate of completion at the end of the training.
Is the training accessible?
Yes
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