| Other Teambuilding Companies |
Dr. Clue Treasure Hunts |
Classroom:
- Lecture-based
- Powerpoint presentations
- Frequent interruptions
- Inactive and inert
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Outdoors:
- Stimulating real-world locations
- Experiential (minimal lecturing)
- No phone or email distractions
- Active and invigorating
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Irrelevant:
- Little educational content
- Glorified "pep rallies"
- Little significant change afterwards
- Off-the-shelf and generic
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Relevant:
- Emphasis on business issues
- Combination of fun and solid learning
- Focus on behavioral change
- Customized to your issues
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Inconvenient:
- Frequently lengthy drives to a countryside retreat center
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Convenient:
- Nearby urban settings
- Usually within 5 miles of your meeting
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Over-physical:
- Require climbing, running, lifting
- Reward athleticism
- Potentially humiliating
- Emphasis on competition and winners
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Low-impact:
- Entirely on foot or car
- No particular athleticism required
- Safe (physically and emotionally)
- Emphasis on collaboration & partnering
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