Trading Post unfolds over four game cycles where teams trade goods, return to their wagons for payouts, and share valuable market insights. Set in the Wild West, this fast-paced game encourages calculated risk-taking, quick thinking, and cross-team collaboration. It suits a wide range of group sizes and event formats.
- Program Designer: Catalyst Global
Trading Post
Set in 1860s Dodge City, Trading Post is a high-energy business simulation where teams act as families trading goods to build wealth. With limited information and changing markets, participants must negotiate, share insights, and build relationships to thrive. It’s an ideal activity for energising groups and breaking down silos.
Format:
- In Person Virtual: In-Person Indoor
Duration :
- Duration: 1 Hour, 1.5 Hours, 2 Hours
Description
Learning Outcomes
Trading Post develops key business skills including negotiation, trust-building, and information sharing. As teams trade and gather market knowledge, they learn to weigh short-term gains against long-term strategies. Success hinges on collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication. Although competitive, the game rewards those who create win-win deals and build trust with others. It’s particularly effective in uniting diverse groups, breaking silos, and creating a shared learning experience. The review session reinforces successful tactics and translates lessons to workplace realities. Trading Post works well as a conference energiser, team-building session, or business simulation to reinforce critical thinking and interpersonal effectiveness.
Additional Information
| Team Building Type | Conferences Meetings & Townhalls, Indoor Team Building |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Building Psychological Safety Environment, Building Trust, Cross Function Collaboration, Dealing with Change, Embracing Diversity & Inclusion, Negotiation Skills, Team Morale |
| Duration | 1 Hour, 1.5 Hours, 2 Hours |
| In-Person/Virtual | In-Person Indoor |
| Program Designer | Catalyst Global |
| Group Size | 51-150, 151-250, 251-500, Over 500 |
