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The Go Game around the world – Bangkok edition

City Resilience – The Go Game Natural disasters, floods and aging infrastructure are some of the biggest city resilience issues Bangkok has, and The World Bank is assisting it in facing them. In November 2017, we were invited to catalyze an event that brought together World Bank leaders from Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, China, Ghana, Indonesia,…

6 factors that improve team motivation

All of us face a decrease in motivation from time to time, and consistently maintaining high levels of motivation in the workplace can be challenging. 6 factors that improve motivation and easy tips to apply them: Challenge No matter the circumstance, when we face the challenge, our instincts give us two options: run away from…

10 Questions to Get to Know Your Colleagues

Do you know your colleagues? How well do you know them? The answer is probably not that much. Sometimes, your colleagues have a different life background than you. However, that should not stop you from discovering the people next to you because you actually spend a LOT of time with them – like it or…

The story of a Starfish (Part I)

My story starts with an idea, a colorful one which evolved by playing. Like nature, when it created the starfish. Life After Work started in 2010 and it was all about creating learning experiences for people who wanted to spend their time after their work schedules. At that point, the Funshops (that was the way…

How games change your organization

Why are games so important in organizational change? Playing games increases trust and psychological safety. The practice establishes healthy group norms and cultures, while increasing open communication and collaboration. Games also increase skill levels and help employees enter highly coveted and immersive flow states for peak productivity. At this point, you probably think, “Yes, play…

Best form of learning? Play!

What is the power of play and why are so many people into it? It might seem childish to think of play as a part of learning, but research from top minds in the fields of organizational dynamics and psychology shows that employee turnover, disengagement, and miscommunication can be solved through a surprising solution –…

Top team building activities for your team

Each team is different from another one, this means each of them have different needs from a team building. Even if you want to improve communication, develop leadership skills or motivate your members, there are many team building activities you can pick from. Here is a list of top team building activities: Game Show Equal…

The Christmas Party your employees will love

Organizing a Christmas Party for all employees might come as a challenge for most of the people. It implies taking care of many persons, finding a theme and making sure all participants have fun. However, you like challenges, don’t you? Our advice is to take this opportunity to make your employees get to know each…

7 reasons to organize team buildings for your team

Why organize team buildings for your team? James Cash Penney once told that growth is never by mere chance, it is the result of forces working together. When you want to reach your business goals, is important for your team members to work together towards the same goal. But how can you make your vision…

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