Building Connections, One Sequence at a Time
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Does a single person have all the answers? For sure not single handedly, but together, as a team, we get smarter, stronger, reflective and more effective. And there could not be a better way than games to gather learning.
Games are since time immemorial been disguised as leisure and fun activities, however, their inherent potential goes unnoticed if not reflected upon.
At the core of the games is its dynamic, experiential nature that always helps in surfacing the core competencies that define successful individuals in any professional field: collaboration, empathy, communication, strategy, and adaptability.
And as a matter of fact, it becomes evident when people engage in activities together—because even seemingly simple tasks often reveal deeper lessons beneath the surface for everyone.
Seemingly simple tasks at first, often hold deeper lessons beneath the surface for everyone.
When colleagues engage in a game, the task unfolds—it may sometimes bring about conflicting moments though but it makes it clear how essential communication, active listening, and teamwork become focal ingredients to target a shared goal.
It is only the follow up or the debrief which has the potential of naturally evoking powerful conversations: how differently we interpret instructions, the value of diverse perspectives, and the importance of pausing before we respond–leaving everyone with the thoughtful reflection, realigning everyone’s foundational values that makes a human a professional with a pumping heart-a safe space where everyone belongs, and every voice counts.
By modeling these very skills in a fun manner opens the world of communication and collegiality. True teamwork thrives on diverse perspectives, mutual understanding, and clear communication—the cornerstones of effective collaboration in education.
Manita Hathi
Public Relations Officer
National Public School ITPL