It is always very nice to be in a group of people that are open minded to try something new, interested in sharing their knowledge, and welcoming so that you feel at home no matter where you come from – geographically, technically, skilled wise, or whatever.
Simply have the Play4Agile spirit of #dare #share #care
I’ll pick a few of my highlights of #P4A18 that resonates best with this spirit:
In the prevent our mission was to create challenges that could be accomplished in teams of 4-7 people. We got some design principles and deliverables. Afterwards all the teams played all the created challenges outside. It was a playful starter to get in the mood for the days to come. #share
Have you ever wondered how you could make your presentation of i.e. an Open Space more playful and entertaining? Fairies versus the dark lord or selling the slots via a teleshopping channel were two great ideas. Definitely an aspiration for #dare
Getting an introduction to The Lord of the Rings Collectors Card Game – I am not the card game type – was priceless. Together we discovered how many aspects of the game like e.g. roles, power, luck, fight, collaboration, reaching a goal, etc. could easily be observed in the game as well in our working place environments. The game started a nice conversation, although it seems to be too complex to use in a team situation, but maybe it could be of good use, should you be able to have two remote off the net days with your team. #share
Playing the stone age team game was a) hilariously funny and b) it gave hints for discussing aspects of customer/product owner/team relationship.
The Komba Movement Meditation was a little out of my comfort zone – at least I thought that before I tried it. It was very interesting to experience how different kind of playing versions did influence our individual movements and the movements as a group, the wish to win the game and the feeling of safety. #dare
Exploding Kittens and Zombie Dice was my fun in the evenings. As well as longer conversations with some of the participants.
So I hope that now you can imagine how worthwhile this community event is, but I know my description falls short. So you will have to apply yourself!
I will definitely apply again in the years to come. Hope to see your there: Play on!
Ahoy
Tom
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