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Welcome to the
School of Navigation,
established by Prince Henry
at Sagres in Portugal.
Thanks to ‘Henry the Navigator’,
the Portuguese carried out
some of the greatest
voyages of exploration
and discovery -
accumulating great wealth.
The Fusion of
Fun and Learning
| Results |
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Goal setting Information management Risk management Managing through change or uncertainty |
The Experience
‘Trade Winds’ captures the enterprising spirit of this era. Teamwork and management of change are required, as you venture into the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Your crew is pitted against the elements, and other ships, in a race across the Atlantic to reach the New World where you can trade for Spices, Cocoa and Gold.
‘Trade Winds’ is an enjoyable activity, reinforcing many key principles such as: well communicated/clear goals, focused research and effective planning
The Details
Key Learning Points
Complementary activities to consider:
Facilitated Workshop; Parlez; Key Account Management
Practical Details
Scott Bader
‘Trade Winds’ captures the enterprising spirit of this era. Teamwork and management of change are required, as you venture into the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Your crew is pitted against the elements, and other ships, in a race across the Atlantic to reach the New World where you can trade for Spices, Cocoa and Gold.
‘Trade Winds’ is an enjoyable activity, reinforcing many key principles such as: well communicated/clear goals, focused research and effective planning
The Details
Key Learning Points
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Playing to win, not just survive. |
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Recognising the hidden wealth of missed opportunities. |
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Evaluating and applying information for maximum productivity. |
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Flexible application, including strategic thinking, goal setting, project definition, information gathering, facing and overcoming adverse conditions (simulating market forces) and negotiation. |
Complementary activities to consider:
Facilitated Workshop; Parlez; Key Account Management
Practical Details
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Numbers: 8 to 100 |
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Location: Indoors |
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Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours |
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Team size: 2 to 6 |
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Suitability: Conference, Team Building, Training |
Scott Bader
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