Serious play for team wellbeing
Summary
When is the last time you played? In the current fast-paced and often stressful work environment, creating spaces where employees can connect authentically and playfully is more important than ever. These methods not only improve individual wellbeing but also strengthen the overall organisational fabric, leading to more innovative and adaptive teams.
We collaborated with Helsinki-based independent cinema Riviera, as part of their wellbeing day, employing techniques inspired by authentic relating and improvisational theatre to create an enjoyable and fun experience and help team members enhance their sense of connection and team spirit.
“Every company should do this once in a while.”
Our Approach
Playful methods are excellent tools for building capacity for system sensing, as well as for helping individuals understand their roles and agency within the systems they’re part of. By nurturing our individual and collective wellbeing we can foster caring and resilient environments that move away from the dominant exploitative cultures that often rely on hierarchical rules and continuous reinforcement to maintain.
Our approach incorporated various activities designed to foster genuine interactions and spontaneous creativity. Authentic relating exercises encouraged participants to engage deeply with one another, fostering empathy and mutual understanding. Meanwhile, the improvisational theatre games provided a light-hearted atmosphere that encouraged spontaneity and laughter, breaking down barriers and promoting a sense of unity amongst the team
“The best recreational day ever!”
