{"id":9900,"date":"2019-03-04T17:17:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T16:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitou.net\/?post_type=product&p=9900"},"modified":"2026-07-27T09:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:00:29","slug":"rome","status":"publish","type":"team_event","link":"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-development\/rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Rome \u2013 team development workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This is how Rome works \u2013 from experience to true understanding<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Introduction & Scenario \u2013 A Journey into the Empire<\/h3>

The room is transformed into the world of ancient Rome: coats of arms, maps and the setting immediately create the atmosphere. The teams become independent cities, each with their own resources, tasks and objectives.<\/p>\n

It soon becomes clear that whilst every city can act independently, success comes only to those who understand the bigger picture. As the initial explanations unfold, a sense of anticipation builds and the key question hangs in the air:
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Game phase \u2013 When teamwork comes to the fore under pressure<\/h3>

Time is running out; decisions need to be made. Resources are being allocated, deployed and constantly reprioritised \u2013 whilst crises introduce further complications.<\/p>\n

The room comes alive with activity: people are discussing, negotiating and coordinating. At the same time, it becomes clear how teams really work \u2013 who takes responsibility, who looks out only for their own interests, and who keeps the bigger picture in mind.
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Erkenntnisphase \u2013 Muster erkennen und verstehen<\/h3>

After the intense phase, calm returns, and with it clarity. Initial insights begin to emerge, often surprisingly direct and honest.<\/p>\n

Teams begin to reflect on why they acted in a certain way, which decisions worked, and where they got in their own way.
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Reflection & Application \u2013 From Play to Everyday Life<\/h3>

Together with the coach, the experiences are reviewed and linked to everyday working life. The parallels are clear: communication, roles, priorities and decision-making are evident in the game just as they are in a real team.<\/p>\n

The difference is that in the game, the effects are immediately visible. That is precisely what makes reflection so effective \u2013 because it is not theoretical, but is based on real-life experience and provides practical ideas for everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The BITOU Event Journey \u2013 A Step-by-Step Approach<\/h2>\n

Rome cannot be viewed in isolation \u2013 it is the starting point for a tailored team trip.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Rome \u2013 The Basis (Level 3)<\/strong>
    \nUnderstanding how the team currently works
    \n\u2192 Focus: Current situation, roles, collaboration<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Adventure Everest<\/a> \u2013 Goal-orientation (Level 3)<\/strong>
    \nWorking towards a clear goal
    \n\u2192 Focus: Decisions, Strategy, Priorities<\/li>\n
  3. Before Mars<\/a> \u2013 Future & complexity (Level 3)<\/strong>
    \nTrading under conditions of uncertainty and with a long-term perspective
    \n\u2192 Focus: sustainable decisions, forward thinking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This journey builds logically on each other \u2013 from understanding \u2192 Apply \u2192 Further develop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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    The benefits of the Rome at a glance:<\/h2>\n

    \u2714\u00a0 <\/span>An honest assessment of the team\u2019s current situation: <\/strong>Rome provides an unvarnished view of how teams currently work together.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Communication becomes visible and tangible:<\/strong> A lack of coordination, misunderstandings or a lack of clear agreements have an immediate impact.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Roles & responsibilities are becoming clear:<\/strong> Who is responsible for what, and why?
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Managing resources and priorities:<\/strong> Teams see how decisions affect the system as a whole.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Strong integration into everyday working life:<\/strong> The parallels with real-world corporate structures are immediately apparent.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Recognising silo mentality & self-interest:<\/strong> Teams experience first-hand the consequences of everyone working solely for themselves, and how much more effective genuine cooperation is.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Dealing with time pressure & decision-making under uncertainty:<\/strong> The clearly structured flow of the game makes it clear how teams prioritise, make decisions and cope with time pressure.
    \n\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>An awareness of the bigger picture:<\/strong> Rome clearly demonstrates how important it is to think beyond one\u2019s own area of responsibility and to make decisions within the context of the wider system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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    Rome has shown us, in a brutal but incredibly valuable way, how we really work together. The insights gained from this reflection were directly applicable to our day-to-day work.<\/p>\n

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    Rome is BITOU Level 3<\/h2>\n

    The Rome team development programme is classified as Level 3<\/a>.
    \nIt combines an intensive, strategic experience with in-depth reflection, and brings to light collaboration, role behaviour and decision-making structures within the team.<\/p>\n

    This isn\u2019t just about playing together, but about gaining real insights:
    \nTeams experience first-hand how they manage resources, how they communicate, and whether they act in the best interests of the organisation as a whole \u2013 with direct relevance to their day-to-day work.<\/p>\n

    BITOU Level<\/a> 3 is particularly suitable:<\/strong><\/p>\n