Published 2025-01-27 15-08
Summary [fiction]
A card game transformed a struggling marketing team by creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, boosting productivity and morale through improved communication and empathy.
The story
Six months ago, I faced a classic leadership challenge. My marketing team was talented but disconnected. Missed deadlines, information hoarding, and tense meetings were the norm. Standard team-building exercises weren’t cutting it.
That’s when I discovered Play to Evolve, a card game designed for workplace teams. Initially skeptical, I decided to give it a shot during our next team meeting.
The results were immediate and surprising. The quiet designer who barely spoke in meetings opened up about deadline pressures affecting her work quality. Our usually defensive developer shared his fears about raising concerns. The game created a space where people felt safe to be real.
Through regular 30-minute sessions, we learned to listen better, express concerns constructively, and find solutions together. The game’s structure helped us practice emotional awareness and clear communication without it feeling forced or awkward.
The impact went beyond our game sessions. Team meetings became more productive. People started asking for help instead of struggling alone. When conflicts arose, we had tools to transform them into meaningful discussions.
This wasn’t just another corporate exercise – it was practical training in empathy and communication that stuck. Our team productivity and morale have improved dramatically. We still play regularly because the conversations and insights keep flowing.
If you’re looking to strengthen team bonds and communication in a way that actually works, I highly recommend giving Play to Evolve a try. It’s helped us build the kind of team environment where everyone can thrive.
From lessons in the “Play to Evolve” card game, found here:
https://clearsay.net/play-to-evolve/.
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Keywords: Motivation[4], communication strategies, team building, organizational psychology