Teams dive into the world of newspaper publishing to produce a front page reporting on the conference. Beyond headlines, they name their paper, write articles, create cartoons, design advertisements, and craft business forecasts. The activity energises delegates, encouraging them to think and talk about the company’s future and key messages.
- Program Designer: Catalyst Global
Making The News
Making The News is a lively team building challenge where teams create a front page newspaper about their conference day. Participants design articles, cartoons, ads and business forecasts, engaging creativity and project management. This shared experience sparks meaningful discussion about business direction and leaves a memorable impact.
Description
Learning Outcomes
Making The News channels team creativity to reinforce conference themes or address important business issues like change management, future vision and company values. Teams must plan and manage their work efficiently to meet tight deadlines, enhancing project management skills. Presenting their newspapers fosters pride and stimulates conversation, making the outcomes easy to share with the wider organisation. The activity helps participants think critically about their business environment and encourages intelligent questioning of policies and practices. It creates a powerful shared experience that energises teams and leaves a lasting impression that supports future action.
Additional Information
| Team Building Type | Indoor Team Building, Leadership Development |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Bring Competencies to Life, Building Psychological Safety Environment, Building Trust, Creativity & Innovation, Dealing with Change, Embracing Diversity & Inclusion, Negotiation Skills |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours, 3 Hours, 3.5 Hours |
| In-Person/Virtual | In-Person Indoor |
| Program Designer | Catalyst Global |
| Group Size | 10-25, 26-50, 51-150, 151-250 |
