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Blurring the Line Between Fun and Purpose | Angus Firth

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In this conversation, Phil and Angus Firth (Rapid Teams) discuss team building and team development in the context of outdoor education and experiential learning. They explore the challenges of blurring the line between fun, leadership, social events, and professional development. Angus shares his experience with designing and facilitating their Amazing Race event, which combines project adventure games with the structure of the TV show. They also discuss the need for the industry to be more legitimate and the importance of long-term initiatives and planning.
  • Blurring the line between fun, leadership, social events, and professional development is a challenge in team building and team development.
  • The Amazing Race event can be designed to include project adventure games and challenges that foster collaboration, strategy, and problem-solving.
  • Long-term initiatives and planning are essential for making a lasting impact in team development.
  • The industry needs to focus on being more legitimate and avoid taking on jobs that do not align with their mission and values.
  • Pushing individuals to face their fears, such as heights, is not appropriate in the modern workplace and should be avoided.
  • The industry has become more aware of inclusivity and the need to create experiences that cater to different personality styles and energy levels.
  • Competition can be a positive aspect of team development if it is structured well and aligned with the goals of the program.

Learn more about Rapid Teams - https://rapidteams.com.au/

Connect with Angus - [email protected]

Connect with Phil;

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @verticalplaypen

Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

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In this conversation, Phil and Angus Firth (Rapid Teams) discuss team building and team development in the context of outdoor education and experiential learning. They explore the challenges of blurring the line between fun, leadership, social events, and professional development. Angus shares his experience with designing and facilitating their Amazing Race event, which combines project adventure games with the structure of the TV show. They also discuss the need for the industry to be more legitimate and the importance of long-term initiatives and planning.
  • Blurring the line between fun, leadership, social events, and professional development is a challenge in team building and team development.
  • The Amazing Race event can be designed to include project adventure games and challenges that foster collaboration, strategy, and problem-solving.
  • Long-term initiatives and planning are essential for making a lasting impact in team development.
  • The industry needs to focus on being more legitimate and avoid taking on jobs that do not align with their mission and values.
  • Pushing individuals to face their fears, such as heights, is not appropriate in the modern workplace and should be avoided.
  • The industry has become more aware of inclusivity and the need to create experiences that cater to different personality styles and energy levels.
  • Competition can be a positive aspect of team development if it is structured well and aligned with the goals of the program.

Learn more about Rapid Teams - https://rapidteams.com.au/

Connect with Angus - [email protected]

Connect with Phil;

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @verticalplaypen

Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

  continue reading

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