Team Building That Doesn't Suck: Why D&D Beats Scavenger Hunts
We lean on things like regattas, ropes courses, and scavenger hunts because we think 'high-stakes' adrenaline is the only way to forge a bond, but trauma-bonding isn't a strategy.
The Science and Practice of Play at Work
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What Monopoly, the Oregon Trail, and the Prussian Army Have in Common
Has anyone actually sat at that table and NOT ended the night arguing about paying rent on Park Place? Here's the part most people don't know: it was designed to be frustrating on purpose.
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Law Schools Are Teaching D&D (And It's Actually Brilliant)
Law schools are putting D&D on the syllabus. Turns out dice rolls teach imaginative problem-solving, collaboration, persuasion, and soft skills lawyers actually need.
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Silos rarely form out of ego. They form when incentives, timelines, and pressures pull teams in different directions. Put two people in a high-stakes challenge with partial information and shared responsibility, and something becomes clear very quickly: you cannot succeed from your own corner.
My time at Dungeon Master University
On January 1st, while many were sleeping off New Year's Eve, I was headed to the airport to fly to Atlanta for the inaugural event of Dungeon Master University. As a Dungeon Master (sometimes called a Storyteller or Game Master), I was really excited to meet 100 fellow...
Tired of people taking credit for your work? Try this spy game.
Here's a question one of our readers asked: There's someone on my team, let's call her Vocal Val, and we collaborate on everything. But in our weekly team status meetings, she never gives me credit for the work we've done together. Over...
Law Schools Are Teaching D&D (And It's Actually Brilliant)
Law schools are putting D&D on the syllabus. Turns out dice rolls teach imaginative problem-solving, collaboration, persuasion, and soft skills lawyers actually need.
Why Are Entrepreneurs Playing Murder Mystery Grannies?
What happens when you give four friends bedazzled ankle bracelets, racy Christmas cards, and a murder to solve? They stop overthinking, start taking risks, and leave with skills that show up in real life the next day.
How to *actually* create unforgettable experiences
A mysterious puzzle was placed on our table. What we did with it, revealed the secret to unforgettable team connection—and why play might be your business’s biggest untapped advantage.
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