workshops work 203 - How to Build Team Performance with Games with Viren Thakrar
Feb 7, 2023
Viren Thakrar, founder of In The Game, specializes in using games to enhance team development and collaboration. He discusses how play can revitalize learning and foster genuine connections in the workplace. Viren explains the mechanics behind engaging games and how they can facilitate deeper team dynamics, avoiding 'forced fun.' He also emphasizes the importance of understanding individual personalities and aligning team goals for success. His approach proves that joy and purposeful fun can coexist, creating a thriving team culture.
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Team Development as Ongoing Process
- Team development is a continuous process of building trust and connection, not just one-off team building events.
- Focusing on interpersonal connection helps teams engage in more productive conversations over time.
Design Inclusive Team Activities
- Avoid surface-level, lighthearted activities that lack clear intention and can worsen team dynamics.
- Intentionally design social initiatives to prevent exclusion and cliques from forming.
Start with Connection and Trust
- Start team development by fostering meaningful interpersonal connections to build trust.
- Understanding each other's personalities humanizes differences and reduces conflict triggers.