The team building game to have a new level of empathy, openness and transparency.
What people are saying about the game:
It boosts a team! It allows you to feel good collectively. It also allows you to get to know each other better and to exchange different point of views in a non-job context.
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I got to know my colleagues more in 2 hours of activity than in 7 months of remote work.
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A great way to get to know colleagues a little more, especially those that we have not had the chance to meet in real life. Ideal for our kind of team.
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The card system is very useful, easy to understand, and not trivial.
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TeamTalk allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and take my work relationships to another level.
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It was a great team bonding experience. Hearing everyone's positive feedback was motivating!
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TeamTalk allows us to see people smile and to give positive feedback to those we don't work with every day.
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How seamless it was for the whole team to be honest and open.
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TeamTalk allows us to interact with people with whom it is usually less possible. Great experience.
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It brings us closer. It allowed me to see strengths I was less aware of.
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Giving ourselves the time to say beautiful things to each other that we don't always have the opportunity to do on a daily basis.
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I love the levels. I like word suggestions when you may be running out of ideas.
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The game "obliges us '' (in a positive sense!) to share things that we don't take the time to say to each other on a daily basis. It feels good to give and to receive!
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It allowed us to get to know our colleagues better and to understand them differently and in a different remote context.
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We grow when we step outside our comfort zone. A completely different conversation we would not normally have.
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It's simple and direct, allows a positive environment to provide feedback and to get to know your team on a different level.
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Allows you to take the time to say things that you don't normally do (both positive and constructive).
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The interaction, the simplicity, the agility. It's a game all teams should play on a regular basis - it's a good dose of energy.
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The ease of giving and receiving feedback on several topics and also the way to get to know my colleagues.
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The facilitator knows how to make us feel comfortable and when the team gets into the game, it's very rewarding.
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FAQ
What is the goal of the game?+
The goal of the game is that all participants have given and received 1 gift. The ultimate goal is to have a good team conversation and to build strong bonds between team members.
What is the length of a game? +
The length of a game depends on the number of rounds completed as well as the number of players.
Our (approximative) rule for determining the length of a game is as follows:
Number of rounds x number of players = duration of a game
1 round x 10 players = 10 minutes duration
2 rounds x 12 players = 24 minutes duration
3 rounds x 5 players = 15 minutes duration
Etc.
The duration of a game is therefore variable according to your needs. For the virtual gaming platform, a game is valid for 120 minutes from the moment it begins. You therefore have enough time to make several rounds even if you are a group of 12 participants.
Is this a game we can play over and over?
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Yes and we even recommend that you play again throughout the year. It's a great way to build team camaraderie and have a new level of openness and transparency within a team.
Whether you are looking for an icebreaker activity, a team meeting activity, a Christmas party activity or a team building activity, all contexts are good for playing TeamTalk.
We are a very big team, how does it work? Is there a maximum number of participants?
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No, there is no maximum number of participants. For larger teams, there are 2 options for you:
Divide your team into sub-groups of 5 to 12 and play with one leader per sub-group. This implies that you must have one physical game per sub-group. With the virtual game, if you are 3 sub-groups, you will be credited of 3 games.
For teams of 13 to 20, you can still play with a number of participants greater than 12. In this option, the only difference is that the time it takes for your turn to come back will be longer and the players will be inactive for longer. However, the entire team will have the same experience.
How do the game levels work?
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The game has 4 different levels and is suitable for both a fun icebreaker activity and a deeper activity. For the creation of the levels, we were inspired by the KISS model in feedback (Keep, Increase, Start, Stop). We also added wink cards at each level. These cards are to get to know your colleagues on a deeper level.
Level 1: Gift That Feels Good. These cards make positive elements shine. They are the easiest gifts to give and to receive. Perfect for an icebreaker activity!
Level 2: Gift That Makes You Stronger. These cards bring attention to existing positive elements—things that you want to take a closer look at. These gifts are relatively easy to give and to receive. Still a very accessible level!
Level 3: Gift That Makes You Grow. These cards bring out aspects where improvement is needed. These gifts are not always easy to give, but they help you grow. For teams that want to dive deep!
Level 4: Gift That Takes Courage. These cards highlight elements where transformation is needed. These are the hardest gifts to give and to receive. For teams that are brave!
What is the Gift to Go?+
The Gift to Go is the final card in the game. It allows players to share a final secret thank you note or feedback before the end of the game.
Do participants have to know each other to play?+
No, not necessarily. There are 2 types of games:
1. The standard game for teams who know each other well and are comfortable sharing feedback. This part includes feedback cards and wink cards.
2. The wink game to get to know each other. The wink cards allow players to reveal themselves to the rest of the group.
How to use the virtual game?+
There are 2 options to use the virtual game:
To use it in person: You can simply project your computer screen on a larger TV or projector to play in person. This way, you avoid the manipulation of cards.
For teams that want to play remotely, you must have your own video conferencing system like Zoom or Teams. Your access to our virtual platform allows a game leader to enter the names of the players and share their screen with the rest of the group. The game leader controls the cards by clicking on them during the game. If you are more than 12 participants, we suggest that you divide your team into sub-groups of 5 to 12 people and have different game leaders who all share their screen.
How does a virtual game facilitated by Hubu work? +
Each participant receives a PDF summarizing the activity and an invitation link to our Zoom platform. When come event day, we start with an introduction of ourselves and the game, give some notions about feedback and then experience the game. In conclusion, we always finish with a debriefing and the Gift to Go card.
Which type of team is this game for?+
TeamTalk is an educational tool for ALL teams. Workplace teams above all, but also school, artistic, and even athletic teams such as the Montreal Canadiens!
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