Why it's different
Not the usual suspects
Not the usual suspects
This isn't the same-old "business problem" or raft-building event that's usually associated with team-building. Instead, it's a high-energy, fast-paced crime-solving event for amateur detectives (which means it's for just about everybody). People become completely absorbed in it.
And that means they forget to be on their best behaviour; and they show who they really are. It's a chance to shine and show hidden talents.
And it's also very revealing about how people really behave when they have forgotten anyone is watching. This means it can be used to collect insights for leaders into their teams, from guidance on how to lead this group; to an assessment of recruitment candidates.
Crime of passion: play just for team-strengthening enjoyment
- It's not a typical "business game" format. Yes, it's as complex and challenging as you'd expect such a game to be - and maybe more so. But it's also original, entertaining and absorbing. It suits those people who like a logic puzzle just as well as it will please your armchair psychologists.
- It's all-consuming. People get totally absorbed in the mystery and become passionate about solving it. They tell us they've had a brilliant and memorable time.
- Players get a chance to work with old and new colleagues, forming stronger relationships as they work together in a fast-paced, exciting and enjoyable environment. New relationships are formed and existing relationships becoming stronger.
- Every participant will be able to shine at some point in the day. Whether that's in spotting a connection, cracking a code or knowing what makes people tick, everyone will have a contribution to make to demonstrate their natural strengths. You'll see hidden depths in your team..
Watching the detectives: why you'd use it to gather insights
- The crime is complicated and time is short. The solution is challenging. And the mystery is riddled with secrets and lies, so it's also intriguing. This means that while everyone's enjoying the chase, they've forgotten they're at work. They'll behave much more like their true selves.
- For many, this means they'll have numerous opportunities to display unexpected real-world skills and strengths. But in the excitement, some might show us behaviour that needs to be improved.
- We can provide highly-experienced people-watchers to assess what they see. That analysis can be provided as insights for the team leader, suggesting leadership techniques to address what we saw, such as how to bring out hidden strengths; or fix unhelpful behaviour. Alternatively, it can be used to supplement recruitment and selection.
- This analysis is far more useful than self-reported skills and behaviours or generalised psychometric testing. It's professionally-observed assessment of real people when they're in the thick of it; with practical suggestions and solutions for leadership on what to do about it. And all achieved while people are enjoying a brilliant team day out....
