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Engrossing game mechanics
Farming offers a powerful metaphor for resilience in both life and work. In this game, players cultivate, harvest, and safeguard their farms to maximize their yield. However, they must remain vigilant and adaptable, as unforeseen events beyond their control can impact their success.
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Play virtually or in-person
Gather your squad of 5-6 players or round up a big gang of 20+ players for an epic workshop with How’s the Weather Today? Whether you’re all huddled together in person or scattered across the digital realm, this game has everyone engaged.
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Create a Safe Space
Resilience is essential in both life and work. This game creates a space for participants to share experiences, discuss the importance of building resilience, and highlight the importance of support networks.
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Game description
About How’s the Weather Today?
You and your team are owners of a little farm near the countryside. When the sun shines bright, you are busy planting crops such as bananas, oranges and strawberries. At times, you even harvest these crops. After all, why not? You get coins in exchange for harvested crops!
There are nevertheless some uncertain events that occur where you will have to make strategic decisions in order to protect your farms. Will you and your team be able to exhibit resilience in the face of such unforeseen circumstances?
Game Details
How’s the Weather Today? is easy to deploy:
- Run time: 60 minutes
- Setup and instructions: 15 minutes.
- Delivery mode: In person and virtual
- Number of players: 5 to 25
Game Objectives
How’s the Weather Today? creates an ideal and safe environment for learners to reflect on and talk about their life stories of resilience and growth. This game is designed to help learners:
- Recognize and Reframe Temporary Challenges: Participants will understand and apply the concept that current difficulties are temporary phases rather than permanent states, enabling them to better manage stress and setbacks.
- Cultivate a Positive Self-View: Participants will develop strategies to maintain a positive view of themselves, their abilities, and their future, enhancing self-confidence and optimism.
- Develop an Internal Locus of Control: Participants will identify and strengthen their internal locus of control, empowering them to take ownership of their actions and decisions rather than attributing outcomes to external factors.
- Adopt a Fighter Mentality: Participants will learn to view themselves as resilient problem-solvers rather than victims, fostering a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Prioritize Self-Care for Resilience: Participants will explore techniques for balancing physical and mental self-care, recognizing its importance in sustaining resilience and overall well-being.
- Build and Leverage Support Networks: Participants will develop strategies to create and utilize support networks effectively, understanding how building strong relationships and seeking support can enhance resilience and coping abilities.
Standalone or Blended
How’s the Weather Today can be delivered as a standalone workshop on Resilience and Growth Mindset or can be embedded into a learning program. It is specially suited for:
- Team building workshops and retreats
- Leadership development programs
- Management development programs
- Onboarding new team members
- High potential employee development programs
Learner Testimonials
