Every picture tells a story - and this is also the case with a totem pole. Each team member is responsible for designing their own section of the totem pole in isolation. The team will then come together and build a totem pole out of the individual sections.
The completed pole must both fit together and stand unsupported and also form the foundation of a story, which the team must recount to the audience. This is a great activity for bringing a team together and finding a common ground and purpose.