The Search for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine
Guiding Thought
A game provides an exciting and stimulating experience that allows us to view our behaviors in the real world.
Purpose of the Session
"The Search for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine" is a fast-paced simulation engaging teams in a journey to mine gold in the American Southwest. It's a great way for teams to experience issues of communication, resource management,
and team dynamics common to the workplace. During debriefing, team behaviors are linked to opportunities to improve collaboration, leadership, and teamwork and communications crucial to optimizing results.
Some of the Information Covered in this Program
- Teams working together
- Collaboration versus competition
- Utilization of resources
- Shared leadership and responsibilities
Benefits of the Program
To the Individual
- Participants experience real-life issues regarding their productivity
- Fast-paced, dynamic exercise
- Participants learn while having fun
To the Company
- Increased employee morale
- Debriefing is related to current job-related issues
- Emphasis on profitability and productivity
We judge ourselves by our intentions, we judge others by their behaviors.
| Time Required | Suggested Audience | Program Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Entire Company | Rallies * |
| Retreats | ||
| All Company Meetings |
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