Buddies Inc.

Participants:		6 - 36
Location:		Inside and Outside
Activity Level:		Low
Objectives:		Collaboration, decision making

A glimpse into Buddies Inc:

Buddies Inc simulates a realistic environment in 6 different plants who all have projects that must be completed and yet must collectively cut $1,000,000 from the project budget.

While fun, the activity

• Which projects get the ax?
• Who is responsible?
• Who will have to tell the employees back at the plant their project was cut?
• How did the group overcome the inherent conflict and work together collaboratively to come to an agreement?

Who should buy this game?

When your goal is help the group uncover behavior that would prevent the group from wokring together collaboratively, this is a great activity.

Examining behavior in the context of this fun activity will help groups and individuals assess their own behavior and identify if they have hidden agendas derailing the group.

What may the group learn from Buddies Inc.?

1. The value of collaboration
2. How hidden, personal agendas can derail communication
3. Taking time to fully understand each person's situation can move a group from conflict to collaboration, as long as the agendas do not stay hidden!

Video, downloadable File

For a sample video, please visit our From Conflict to Collaboration page.

See the activity run before you run it with your group!

The video Quicktime file comes in a zipped file that you can view immediately after purchase.

As soon as you purchase, you have access to download the file to save to your hard drive and can view as many times as you like.

You also receive a digital, downloadable file with written instructions

The digital file is in the zipped file and includes:

• Comprehensive information on purpose of the game, how to set it up, the storyline and the safety measures necessary during the course of the exercise.
• Instructions on how to debrief the exercise and questions that you should ask the participants.
• Does NOT include professional materials and props necessary to conduct the exercise.

It includes everything you need to provide a good quality, well thought out and meaningful team building experience for your organization.

$74.95