Here are some Teams We Have Played With!

Fun, Creativity, and Team Building!

PLAYshops are fun and engaging workshops that focus on the main factors that allow teams to thrive: positivity, teamwork, and creativity. We use play to connect employees to concepts of mental health and workplace happiness.

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Fun, Creativity, and Team Building!

PLAYshops are fun and engaging workshops that focus on the main factors that allow teams to thrive: positivity, teamwork, and creativity. We use play to connect employees to concepts of mental health and workplace happiness.

Ready to Play!
 

Why Play?

Play is essential to creativity, innovation, health, and ultimately HAPPINESS

Play adds joy to life, relieve stress and supercharges LEARNING

Play allows teams to LET LOOSE and drop their ‘work front'

Play connects people organically & authentically to create GREAT TEAMS

Incorporating play into business makes teams more PRODUCTIVE

Do You Want A Team That...

  • Follows their instincts and brings more INNOVATION into the workplace

  • Brings POSITIVE energy and EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE to team interactions

  • Acts RESILIENT and embraces CHANGE, CHALLENGES and NEW IDEAS

  • Improves ACTIVE LISTENING and communicates with CLARITY & CONSISTENCY

  • Improve everyday TEAMWORK and PROBLEM SOLVING

  • Is even more KICKASS!

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What You'll Get!

PLAYshops can take place right in your office or at any locally scheduled event, conference, retreat, etc.

All materials provided and teams of 8-200+ can be accommodated. There are 3 components:

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Group Games

Fun and interactive (improv-influenced) games that are designed to get teams to break down barriers and learn about themselves and the group at large. 

Positive Psychology

The research behind what makes life worth living and aims to discover and promote the factors that allow individuals and groups to thrive.

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'Playful Finales'

Fun & Innovative team based activities to bring it all together. A chance for teams to take learnings and put them into action!

In the same amount of time your team has a few meetings and a coffee break,
you’ll be blown away by how much the team has grown into a more cohesive and engaged unit!

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How Other Teams Have Added PLAY To Their Workshops!

  • Cassandra Harvey, Head of Sales
    PLAYshops changed our team! Not only did their performance increase but they laugh more, they work more as a team, they go out of the way to help one another and the gratitude that they show is beyond my expectations. The positivity in the office is undeniably the best its ever been! They don't fear obstacles now, they love the challenge and celebrate together playing games from PLAYshop when they have overcome them. I highly recommend Fundamentals of Play and especially Luis as a facilitator. Change the way your employees think and have some fun!
    Cassandra Harvey, Head of Sales
    Intrepid Travel
  • John Walter, IT Director
    As I mentioned at the end of the session - I was all in and knew I'd enjoy the experience (I LOVE TO HAVE FUN!), I was blown away but how many real insights and instantly applicable tools and behaviours you introduced us to. Equal parts of FUN and FUNCTION! Very well designed and expertly delivered!
    John Walter, IT Director
    Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada)
  • Louise Humphreys, Learning Manager
    The Fundamentals of Play team bring a great energy to each session. The way they communicate their message through activities and games makes the learning fun and engaging. I have liked the way the team connects prior to the planned session and will customize activities to relate to your work/role/environment. We have enjoyed both in person and virtual sessions. Looking for opportunities to work with Fundamentals of Play again! Thanks!!
    Louise Humphreys, Learning Manager
    Metis Nation of Ontario
  • Stacey Crawford, Branch Manager
    After spending a session with Luis, I can fully say that I am an advocate for his program as well as Luis himself as a well-seasoned facilitator. I have many years of public speaking and facilitating experience and it is not the easiest thing to do. To capture the attention and engagement of adult participants can be hard. Luis engaged our group quickly and kept a comfortable and intriguing pace that kept our attention the whole time. Lots of interaction and group participation. I highly recommend Luis and his organization!
    Stacey Crawford, Branch Manager
    TIP Canada
  • Donna Bramley, Director
    Our team and our company as a whole has gone through a lot of changes and rapid growth. The Teamwork PLAYshop was a unique & AMAZING way to bring everyone together to learn and have fun as one team. We learned how to adapt to change, have a positive attitude & work better as a team. What a great program! Everyone had so much fun, it was so interactive and upbeat. I would recommend this to any business or team who wants to be more productive and cohesive at work, and many of the skills apply to personal lives as well. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely book them again!
    Donna Bramley, Director
    Marc Anthony Cosmetics
  • Melissa Brown, President
    BonaVista Pools is a Pool Construction, Service and Maintenance company. We have a pretty big crew with a wide variety of personalities. You wouldn't be able to tell that though at the PLAYshop as everyone participated fully and with great enthusiasm. We have 2 more PLAYshops and I cant wait to see how they turn out.
    Melissa Brown, President
    BonaVista Pools
  • Danika Borda, Benefits Manager
    Luis & team brought their A-game into our Teamwork PLAYshop! Their captivating facilitation effortlessly led our inter-departmental group of 25 to be open, engaged, and comfortably vulnerable with one another. Through PLAY and thoughtful discussion, we had the opportunity to connect and relate to one another on a level deeper than that which the workplace environment can normally offer. The interactive 4-hour engagement session enlightened the AEO Canada team with both theoretical and experiential understanding of the crucial role that POSITIVITY and TEAMWORK play in our achievement of organizational goals, as well as on an individual level within our personal lives.
    Danika Borda, Benefits Manager
    American Eagle Outfitters
  • Megan Boyle, District Sales Manager
    Luis worked with me on a short timeline to deliver an excellent Storytelling PLAYshop that was extremely well received. It is evident that Luis is a well organized, client focused and engaging facilitator. The session was fun and interactive and encouraged everyone to participate. We challenged each other & did so in a way that promoted positive reinforcement and growth. The amazing insights that result benefit the group and enhance team outcomes. I would highly recommend working with Luis with a small and large groups alike!
    Megan Boyle, District Sales Manager
    Eli Lilly
  • Joy Ghosh; Marketing Director
    Luis’s PLAYshop had our whole team interacting and bonding in the most fun ways possible! The valuable information on innovation through the lens of play and mindfulness is already paying dividends for our marketing team! PLAYshops push you to grow as a team & have a great effect on team morale and the workplace environment. Highly recommended!
    Joy Ghosh; Marketing Director
    Molson Coors

Learn More About Our Team Building Workshops (PLAYshops)

Choose a PLAYshop Theme Below to Learn More! We cover numerous themes focused
 on maximizing teams' potential*. Not sure which PLAYshop is right for you? Let's help you figure that out!**

Need Virtual Options? We offer those too!   

*Contact us for a full quote. Travel and convenience fees extra. Discounts for startups, schools, social enterprises and non-profit; Lets chat to figure out your needs!
**Something else in mind? We have tons of other themes and custom programming also available. Other main themes available include: Failing (Joyfully) & Achievement/Motivation

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PLAYshop FAQ's

1What's the difference between a PLAyshop and a workshop?
Workshops are the old, boring way of improving team work. PLAYshops use the power of play to create a safe, positive, and creative environment. Utilizing play to reduce stress, and forge real connections. Play combined with positive psychology creates the vital skills that high performing teams need. Such as storytelling, emotional intelligence, innovation, empathy, resilience, etc.
2What is the ideal group size for in person events?
We work with groups of all sizes! Our in person team building events can be groups as small as 8 or as large as 200 or more! We do have some PLAYshops suitable for different sizes, so get in touch to figure out which one is right for your group!
3Where do your in person team building events take place?
We come to you! Whether it’s at your offices, a hotel or event space, we will always travel to you for your team’s added convenience! We can also help you find a suitable place if you don’t have one already. We travel anywhere in North America but the Greater Toronto Area is our home base.