Conferences

CEO, WALKERS:
It really has been a fantastic demonstration of teamwork in action … involvement … rolling up our sleeves … empowerment … really giving over control … ownership … customer focus … communications … knowing what world class performance is

Chairman, LEVER BROTHERS:
I thought that was an amazing session … it has added an enormous amount to the practical way in which we should be approaching the whole area of moving to a world class type of operation

Head of Product Change, GUINNESS UDV:
The two things that made our senior manager’s conference an outstanding success were the detailed planning and TEAMWIN

Director and General Manager, ROYAL MAIL LONDON:
Your hugely enjoyable and enlightening session was terrific

Director Business Planning, GENERAL MOTORS EUROPE:
We were able to put complex problems into perspective and allow everyone to think about their role in the business in a different way than they probably ever have before

Strategy consultants, ACCENTURE:
Very original concept … very different … reminds me of nothing I’ve tried before
The best game in a long time … absolutely brilliant … made the points succinctly
Fun and clear way to get across what can be a difficult message
Good messages, analogy works, relevant, nice and simple
A refreshing approach to team building … get to know people and process things very quickly
Very relevant metaphor … I can see lots of potential applications

Workshops

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Enables focus on the bigger picture
Working back from the project vision to next actions
Setting goals beyond our present capabilities (as on Mat) and reinventing the way we therefore need to do things
The process of negotiating deliverables between parties at interfaces is a very practical way to simplify the setting and monitoring of shared goals
Effective risk assessment and planning process
Lots of interaction, open discussions, shared views, very informative; everyone gets involved
Non-judgmental, well managed, very good technical support quickly building the team
Brainstorming and prioritising via laptops is a very productive technique
Different ways of looking at things, very original, motivational and exciting
Good opportunity to use right side of brain, while still focusing on central project issues
Excellent forum for knowledge exchange

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Enjoyed being able to put my feedback across through the laptops as the speakers were presenting
Great to capture panellist feedback through comments on the laptops
Use of technology was excellent and most useful for aggregating opinions that there may not be time to express verbally
Use of the laptops to ensure key issues are recorded
Facilitation was great - feel like something tangible might happen
Format excellent
Interaction and frank discussions
Interactive nature of sessions
People's engagement
Practical and action oriented
Thought provoking