Group size 12 – 500+ participants
Team size 4 – 8 people
Best venue – Indoor & Outdoor
Activity level – Medium
This event can complement any training program whereby the concepts.
What is Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express?
Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express is a colorful and engaging program that is terrific for getting your whole group to participate. When presented with the task of building a full sized, animated train complete with locomotive, caboose and cars that is capable of transporting every person on your team, groups rise to the occasion.
Maintaining a clear collective vision and enlisting the support of every single team member to realize that vision is crucial to making a successful effort. Some incredible creativity and imagination comes out on display during this program. Some of the exciting team themes we’ve seen include: a money train, journey through the decades, superheroes, planets and Greek Gods. With strong themes like these each different car in the train represents a different facet of the overall vision. It is inspiring to see people emerging from their shells to build something like this.
How does it work?
For very large groups, the Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express is especially perfect. With team sizes ranging from 12 to 60 people, the variety of final products is amazing. Larger teams may feature sizable trains with up to 20 or more cars – all linked together so they move as one unit. This is as challenging as it sounds – especially when they must cover the same area of ‘track’ as other teams in a timed challenge.
- The Four Is – Introduction, Itinerary, Ice Breaker & Intention setting – This is where your team will set themselves up for success. How they will get the most value out of the program.
- Teams & Planning – After a whirlwind of planning, teams divide themselves up to compete in a series of unique challenges in order to collect the materials that will be needed to build a top notch train
This event demands that teams draw upon a host of different skills and teamwork based execution. This program can be completed indoors OR outdoors. It is also a great activity for attaching to a given event theme or message, as this can be reflected in the building of the trains. One thing is certain, people will have a blast participating – and remember the event for a LONG time.
Key Outcomes & Benefits:
- Every participant is a part of the final product
- Coordinating a large and diverse group
- Using Human Capital effectively so your team can deliver a spectacular product
- Creating a visionary theme and coordinating a team to deliver a stand out product
- Managing in a diverse and dynamic working environment
- Moving together takes great communication and leadership
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What
People Say
Skykes
We really thought yesterday’s session was productive, insightful, and a lot of fun. You did a great job of leading the session and really getting everyone engaged. Additionally, the business simulation allowed me to improve relationships with the team, so that was great.
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Capco
I am so happy that we worked with you for Capco’s event in Puerto Rico. I really can’t say enough good things about Kerry and his team. They were all incredibly helpful, fun, professional, and just plain great at their jobs. Such amazing attitudes, professionalism, and willingness to adapt. The feedback from participants has been overwhelming, everyone had such a great time.
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Microsoft
On behalf of the Management team, I would like to officially Thank You for leading our teams today through “End Hunger Games”! The feedback from our community was overwhelmingly positive and a great way to end our day. The donation to the Food Bank resonated with us all and was the best part of the exercise.
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Teranet
I liked that different people can come together quickly when genuine effort is applied. We learned how to work together effectively. Teams can work well together when everyone is given space and opportunity to do what they do best. Teamwork can be achieved in a hectic setting.
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Platinum Naturals
I think interactive experimental learning is a key way of learning. It is fun, gets the mind and body involved in the principles being taught, and creates a team environment that overcomes typical barriers like restlessness, titles, etc.
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TD Insurance
We learned that communication is key throughout the project to ensure everyone continues to work towards a common goal and stay on track. It was fun! I loved the collaboration – working together to get the job done in a fun way. Everyone plays an important role. Trust the team. Good balance of fun, competition and learning.
Cardboard TRAIN-ing Express
