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🎲 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
Your inbox is already full of problems to solve, so we came brought you an escape hatch instead.
This week, we're looking at how a little bit of imaginary chaos can solve very real workplace culture problems—from the CDC to your own department.
In today’s edition:
PURPOSEFUL PLAY AT WORK
🧠 What your team does when the boss isn’t looking
It’s almost impossible to diagnose your own team’s cultural blind spots while you’re stuck in the daily grind. To get some real perspective, you have to step away from the spreadsheet.
On a recent episode of From A People Perspective podcast, we were invited to chat about how forward-thinking leaders are using games to strip away titles, expose unwritten office rules, and build communication skills that actually stick when everyone goes back to their inboxes. 👉 Check out the episode
SPEAKING EVENTS
🎤 The ultimate medicine for furlough fatigue
How do you reconnect a team of 40 CDC members who are returning from a paid furlough? You don't send a "Welcome Back" email thread.
You get them away from their desks to play some games, rebuild their team culture and shake off the awkwardness of being away. They skipped the standard trust-falls and opted for an offsite where I had the pleasure of playing games that brought the room alive. Turns out, games are the best way to vaccinate against awkward workplace vibes.
Want to bring us in to help your team’s culture? Contact us.
Thanks to Scott Metzger for this incredibly accurate cartoon 😸
GRAB A SEAT AT OUR TABLE
🎲 D&D is Self-Care: Join a Community Game
The best way to stop thinking about work? Immerse yourself in a totally different world every single week. If you’ve been looking for a real way to shake off the week's stress that doesn't involve staring at another work screen, this is it.
We are launching our next round of community campaigns designed specifically for adults who want a dedicated space to unwind and practice the lost art of having fun.
The rules of engagement are simple: reserve your seat and you'll be enrolled. Once enough players have signed up, the campaign will officially begin and you'll receive your call to adventure. No experience required.
Community D&D campaigns starting in July:
Biweekly, Thursdays at 6:30PM ET (Register)
Biweekly, Mondays at 6:00PM ET (Register)
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