Course · workshop
It Takes More Than One
Let's play a computer game together as a software team.
- Half-day or Full-day, in-person, on-site workshop
- English, German
- 20 participants
- CHF 6’000 per team
You will learn
- What the essential benefits are when we work more closely together
- Pros and cons of collaboration (Mob Programming, Ensembling, Software Teaming)
- How well we as a team and individuals are able to adapt to changing constraints
- How well we as a team and individuals can listen and help each other
- The hidden value we bring to projects when collaboration is used more often
- How happiness, satisfaction and wellbeing can be influenced by collaborating on a regular basis
Course content
Also in the new age of AI, successful team collaboration still hinges on us humans. In this hands-on training, we’ll explore different levels, constraints and nuances of working as a group effectively by playing a computer puzzle game.
We will challenge each other by manipulating the rules of the game, thinking creatively and navigating complex scenarios. By drawing parallels to real-world team dynamics, you’ll learn how miscommunication, assumptions, and inflexibility can derail efforts, while creative problem-solving, careful listening to each other and sharing your knowledge lead to breakthroughs. Through interactive gameplay followed by short reflections, we’ll uncover insights into how we as a team approach problem-solving, adapt to changing constraints, and collaborate under pressure.
No matter where you come from and what you do in the world, you simply need to be curious about working smarter and more mindfully in a team. This training gives you fresh perspectives from different angles, practical takeaways, and a portion of bravery for your professional life. Sometimes the best way to train for serious topics is to play a game together.
Spoiler: no algorithm or AI will swoop in, it’s all about team building and figuring out what to do to reach the next level.
A taste of the course
Your instructor
Simon Berner
Quality Expert
Simon is a Software Engineer focused on Testing with extensive experience in the areas of Mobile, Web and Performance Testing, Automation and Development His superpowers are communication, collaboration and coaching with and of people in various contexts. He enjoys giving workshops and talks and learning from and with people together. When he’s not coding or testing, you’ll find him outdoors doing all sorts of activities.
LinkedIn- Target audience
- For human beings who want to work closer together as a team or as a pair.
- Participants need to bring
- Nothing, everything is provided by the facilitator.
- Room requirements
- A large room where people can move around, a large monitor or projector, a whiteboard, and tables in a U-shape.
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