From experience to development: how to quickly choose the right measure for your team.
Our model makes the choice easy:
Select the statements that best apply to you. The column with the most hits is your starting level.
Question | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 |
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We primarily want a shared experience/highlight. | ✅ | |||
Communication and coordination should be noticeably improved. | ✅ | ✅ | ||
Roles and responsibilities must be clarified. | ✅ | |||
There is tension/mistrust that needs to be moderated. | ✅ | |||
We want measurable transfer into everyday working life. | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Benefits:
Shared experience & motivation
Strengthen team spirit, integrate new colleagues
Perfect as a kick-off/celebration/team-building day
Examples: Team Olympics, Compact chain reaction
Benefits:
Experience plus targeted impact (communication, silos, coordination)
Structured reflection & transfer into everyday life
Quickly “noticeable” improvements in teamwork
Examples: Cake Factory, Chain Reaction XXL, Turn Around
Benefits:
Clarify roles and responsibilities, increase effectiveness
Build a culture of feedback and trust
Sustainable development through reflection and structure
Examples: Adventure Everest, Before Mars, Chocolate Factory
Benefits:
Safe framework for clarification & conflict management
Restoring psychological safety & trust
Professional facilitation of sensitive processes
Examples: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Dynamics, Deep Sea Expedition
Criterion | Level 1 Classic team event |
Level 2 Intelligent team building |
Level 3 Team development |
Level 4 Team coaching |
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Goal | Fun & connection | Improve communication & collaboration | Clarify roles & structures, make the team more effective | Resolve conflicts, restore trust, address dysfunction |
Depth / Impact | ○ | ●● | ●●● | ●●● |
Typical duration | 1 h – 4 h | 3 h – 1 day | 1–2 days, multi-stage | 1–2 days, in-depth |
Support | Moderator | Trainer + reflection | Trainers + preparation & follow-up | Senior coach with confidential moderation |
Measurability | low | medium | high | high quality |
Examples | Smart Team Challenge, Highland Games | Chain reaction AI, Code Crackers | Adventure Everest, Rome | LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, Deep Sea Expedition |
Note: Transitions are possible. Many teams start at Level 2 and deepen their knowledge in Level 3.
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“We were able to break down the initial shyness between the SAP consultants and key users. A genuine, profound sense of togetherness developed. We noticed this in the joint workshops that followed. The enthusiasm for the common goal was ignited that evening. Tom’s open and warm manner was infectious. This helped us to immerse ourselves in a great atmosphere and let the sense of togetherness blossom.”
(Employee, Huonker GmbH)