Empathy Fuels Connection!
Looking for a FUN yet impactful virtual team building event? Our virtual Empathy PLAYshop helps teams foster a better understanding of each other & smiles are included!
The Empathy Building PLAYshop is the ultimate team bonding workshop! Through its immersive games and content, teams will come together to foster a better understanding of each other in order to better communicate. Participants will learn to consistently practice empathy, gaining more trust and understanding during interactions with both their teams and stakeholders!!
Objective: How to foster a better understanding of each other in order to improve communication, collaboration & problem-solving.
For Teams That Are
- Solve complex issues and problems
- Rely on strong communication to execute
- Are diverse & have many different points of view
Skills Used For
- Creating outstanding customer service & communication
- Understanding and appreciate different viewpoints
- Improving team communication, collaboration & problem solving
- Broadening perspectives and train for leadership
Empathy & Communication
PLAYshop Outline
Intro: Guess That Tune (Pre-Game), FOP Intro, How We’ll Learn, Aha’s Woohoo’s & Huh’s
Opening Activity: Story Swap. Sympathy vs. Empathy. What Is Empathy/Why Important?
Big Idea: Empathy is showing others they are not alone
KEY 1:
Perspective Taking
Content: Putting self in others shoes & seeing other perspectives. Relating but not overtaking. Identifying other’s CCI’s (capacities, circumstances & interests) vs. own.
Sample Games: Secret Draw, House Flipperz, Interesting Email, Tell My Story
Discussion: Where can you ‘perspective shift’ at work? What story resonated with you and why? What if you were in their shoes?
KEY 2:
Staying out of Judgement (Listen to Understand)
Content: Notice commonalities & accepting other beliefs/values (Removing judgement). Listen with Intention (Active Listening). Listen-Loop-Dip.
Sample Games: First/Last Letter. Listen-Loop-Dip, Judging Police, Pancakes vs. Waffles, B.O.T, 5 Numbers, I am But I am Not.
Discussion: Where/how can you practice active listening and removing judgement? Meetings, 1:1’s, projects, problem solving, etc
KEY 3:
Recognize Others Emotions
Content: Recognizing Emotions, Core Emotions, Getting in Tune. Ask Meaningful Questions (lead with curiosity)
Sample Games: Alphabet Emotions, Hotseat Emotions, Askhole, Stems
Discussion: What emotions have you noticed on your team in general? Where is there an opportunity to acknowledge them more?
KEY 4:
Communicate Understanding (Be Open to Vulnerability)
Content: Non Verbal communication, thoughtful action (compassion). Connection vs. solving. Invite vulnerability (vulnerageous). Everybody has a story.
Sample Games: Step in Circle (Anybody Else?), Consultants, ADQ
Discussion: What can you do on your team to invite vulnerability? Which communication tool will you focus on & how?
Playful Finale: Epic Empathy Speech!
Wrap Up: All Playshops include a Recap, Takeaways, and HomePlay!
*Artivity only available for PLAYshops longer than 3 Hours
Pricing*
1 Hour (Recess Only)
Groups up to 50 People +$25/additional Person
- Applicable to Recess Only
- PLAYful Finale!
2 Hours
Groups up to 50 People +$30/additional Person
- 1 Condensed Theme
- 4-6 Group Games
- 1 PLAYful Finale
BEST VALUE
3-4 Hours
Groups up to 50 People +$40-50/additional Person
- 1 Standard/Robust Theme
- 7-10 Group Games
- 1 PLAYful Finale
*Discount for large groups (100+), startups, schools, social enterprises, and non-profits. Let's chat and figure out your needs.
**Customization, travel costs, or location rentals are extra. Reinforcement programs available at $1000/hr.