the science of play at work ™
LEADER
of Play-Based Learning
A practical and thematic half-day workshop that helps professionals position play effectively in their work or workplace
Mar 10
1:00-5:00pmET
Friendship Heights, DC
Topic: Entrepreneurship
Apr 16
1:00-5:00pmET
Virtual (Zoom)
Topic: Better Meetings
June 11
1:00-5:00pmET
Friendship Heights, DC
Topic: Feedback
WHAT IS THIS EXPERIENCE?
LEARNER
LEADER
FACILITATOR
PARTNER
Our Playful Leadership Workshop is a 4-hour professional development training that covers a basic framework of play-based learning and unpacks how to activate it for a specific topic. Upon completion, you earn our respect as someone who is willing to invest in intentional play.
PLAY
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Learn about the depths of play iceberg model in an interactive session with up to 20 people
LEVEL UP
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Certified Play Facilitator and Play Partner Licensing are the next steps in our training journey
WHO IS THE TRAINING FOR?
MEETING FACILITATORS
PROJECT
MANAGERS
EDUCATORS & TRAINERS
VOLUNTEER
COORDINATORS
EXECUTIVES & LEADERS
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS
AFTER THE PROGRAM
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO...
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Access the Pro tier ($500 value) of the Play Concierge platform for 1 year
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Position play for success in your work contexts
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Advocate for more play-based learning in your life and workplace
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Use the experience of playing different games to learn new games faster
LEADER FAQ
How much do I need to know about play or games? -- No experience required. We just ask you show up with an open mind and willingness to play.
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How much facilitation experience should I have? -- None required, but some awareness of best practices may be helpful to scaffold takeaways. We designed our training to accommodate a wide range of expertise and have materials to support less experienced participants.
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Do you offer private workshops? -- Yes, we can deliver trainings to groups of 6+ people (i.e. team, department, network). Contact us today to for more details, scheduling options, and scalable pricing.
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What went into the development of this workshop? -- After leading 15+ peer cohorts (facilitator certification), we saw an opportunity to make a more accessible and thematic experience for anyone curious about implementing play and playfulness intentionally.
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Is it truly pay what you can? -- Indeed! While we hope people are willing to support our work financially, accessibility is a core value. If you're inspired by the experience, we invite you to play with us more and connect us to prospective new colleagues or clients.
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Why are the offerings in a linear timeline? -- In a world where a professional knew nothing about play or how to facilitate it, we created a series of trainings that could work in succession if someone was interested. However, we recognize that everyone brings a different experience to the table, so think of it more like a choose your own adventure! The only training with a pre-requisite is the Partner License. We encourage prospective experts to join a cohort in order to understand the graduating credits.
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Do I have to continue to the Facilitator Certification? -- Nope! This is a standalone experience and may be enough for what you need. We always encourage people to sign up for a peer cohort if you seek refined play facilitation skills to lead games in house or with clients.
