Play is for kids, playgrounds, and light-hearted fun. It’s just not ‘the done thing’ in corporate settings, is it?If you speak with Susanne Heiss, you’ll soon see why play is so powerful - especially in the most straight-laced, professional spaces. In fact, you’ll quickly learn that professional and playful don’t have to be antonyms.A playful spirit and attitude can unlock new perspectives on old challenges and strengthen our connections to colleagues. It’s an underappreciated method for team-building and problem-solving. Thankfully, facilitators like Susanne are putting in the work to make play a priority for organisations of all shapes and sizes.Find out about:How to use play with purpose, directing creative energy into learningWhy debriefs are critical to long-term impact when groups learn through playWhy giving play another name can make it more palatable in corporate settingsHow the facilitator’s energy and intention determines the success of a gameWhat to do if your client isn’t receptive to the idea of introducing playfulnessHow to use the analogy of texture to understand a group’s current stateDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.LinksSusanne’s business, The TexturalistsConnect to Susanne:On LinkedInShare your thoughts about our conversation!Support the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

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