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What Do You Do – In As Few Words As Possible?
It’s natural when you meet someone new for the first time to be curious about what they might do to fill their day, ie I…
Ask An Expert
What Do You Do – In As Few Words As Possible?
It’s natural when you meet someone new for the first time to be curious about what they might do to fill their day, ie I…
What To Do When an Activity or Challenge is Solved Too Quickly
One of the most important decisions we make as group facilitators is to know at what level to pitch the challenge of any particular activity…
What are the Latest Trends in Education?
A few weeks back, a playmeo member asked me what I knew about current educational trends. That is a great question, I thought. I had…
Activity Ideas for Young Children
A common question from teachers and group leaders is to know how they can filter all of the content in playmeo’s activity database based on…
Engaging 750 People Online You Can’t See
There was a time amid the height of the recent health pandemic I was invited to present a short session to a virtual audience in…
How to Encourage People Who Don’t or Won’t Want to Play
Have you ever asked yourself this question? I’m afraid that some of the people in my team won’t want to play. What do I do?…
Still Leading Virtual Team-Building Programs?
It may seem to many of us that the pandemic is over, but clearly, there are many programs where certain safety precautions are still being…
Lead with a Dash of Play: Podcast
If you like to consume fresh content via a Podcast, I’d love to introduce you to a brand new Podcast series called Lead with a…
What To Do With 40 People Arriving Slowly Over 20 Minutes?
A member wrote to me this week to ask: What ‘unofficial start’ ideas do you have to occupy a group of 40 students who arrive…
Do You Have Any Case Studies That Showcase Your Work?
A colleague asked me this week: What do you do when a client asks you to share case studies to verify the effectiveness of your…
How Do I Get The Support of Those In Charge?
This is such a common question, I’m surprised I have not thought to share this earlier: “How can I enrol in others in the benefits…
Why Icebreakers Don’t Work & How to Fix Them
This topic has been a very popular keynote theme and conference workshop session of mine for a few years now. While many understand the concept…
Who Owns An Idea?
My friend and mentor, the late Karl Rohnke, shared a quote with me that inspired the whole trajectory of my career: “A good idea doesn’t…
Interview: Why We Should Take Play More Seriously in our Meetings
The million-dollar question is – how do we, as leaders, invite our teams to willingly step outside their comfort zones to try new things, develop…
Get Help: Book a Free 1:1 Session Today
The three biggest, most valuable benefits playmeo members enjoy are: Watching real-live activity videos (with real groups;) Accessing tons of new variations to existing activities;…
The Power of Fun Is In The Trying
I love it when someone shares a story that illustrates the difference they are making in this world, especially when I may have inspired it…
Podcast: Learning at the Edge
If you love digesting podcast episodes, I invite you to dive into the latest Learning at the Edge episode from our friends at the Institute…
Feeling Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start?
A familiar lament of many teachers at the start of a new school year was echoed by a member today seeking help: I want to…
What To Do with Large Groups In Tight Spaces?
I’ve just come off a lengthy Zoom call with a playmeo member who was seeking help with a familiar question: What activities work with very…
How Do I Sequence My Activities?
A playmeo member recently asked: I’m creating a team building program for summer camp. I understand how to run each activity but I don’t know…
The Essence of Play, A Masterful Art: Podcast
Here’s an invitation to lean into a recent conversation I had with Douglas Ferguson, host of the Control the Room podcast, in which we discussed…
24 of the Best Small Group Games & Activities
A playmeo member recently asked: I’m designing a leadership program of games & team-building exercises for small groups of only 4-5 students. I find it…
How To Beat Zoom Fatigue
With so many of our experiential programs venturing into the online or virtual world over the past year, it is clear that zoom fatigue is…
Looking for Father & Child Program Ideas?
A playmeo member recently asked: I’m running a multi-day program for fathers & their adolescent child. Do you have any go-to activities that work for…
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