Gerald Nilsson-Weiskott, PhD
Principal
Leadership Development Group
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"I used Tall Ships to help a new leadership
group at a major airport. The game led the
participants to an amazing discussion about
communication, synergy, and the benefits of
approaching a current issue as an opportunity rather
than a crisis. Tall Ships made them realize they
could shift their internal competitiveness to the
marketplace and help the airport become more
profitable." |
Tall Ships
Building Effective Teams
Raise your team’s effectiveness with Tall Ships, the fast-paced
simulation that challenges teams to race against the clock — and
others teams — to build the tallest ship mast at the lowest cost.
Participants learn about and practice the 7 skills critical to
effective team performance: Clarity, Capability, Collaboration,
Commitment, Communication, Continuous Improvement, and Creativity.
 The Scenario
The Seven Seas Company has selected your company to collaborate with
them in an attempt to win a lucrative contract for designing and
building a tall ship. But your company must first demonstrate that
it can successfully perform the “Seven C’s” upon which The Seven
Seas Company is founded. Can your team rise to the challenge to win
the deal?
Learning Outcomes
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Practice and understand the 7 factors critical to effective
teamwork
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Identify strategies to improve team performance
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Learn how to apply the 7 skills to an actual team scenario
Theory
Studies show that effective team performance is the result of
several interrelated factors that, when adequately addressed, create
optimal conditions for success. This research indicates that high
performing teams differentiate themselves in 7 key performance areas
— the Seven C's of Effective Team Performance. The foundation of
Tall Ships, these “Seven C's” operate as a system as well as a set
of separate elements.
Clarity — An understanding of the team’s purpose, expected
outcomes, roles, responsibilities, and stakeholder expectations.
Capability — Having the necessary skills and knowledge (or
ensuring individuals acquire the necessary skills) to complete
tasks efficiently and appropriately.
Collaboration — An understanding of how to work together
and use resources effectively to achieve team goals.
Commitment — A high degree of commitment to the team’s
mission and to each other.
Communication — An understanding of positive communication
practices, including active listening and giving and receiving
feedback.
Continuous Improvement — A commitment to continuously
improve work processes and team effectiveness.
Creativity — Conditions that encourage diverse thinking,
new ideas, and innovative solutions.
How It Works
Three game rounds reveal the team dynamics that impact team
effectiveness. In Round 1, teams are asked to assemble the tallest
ship mast possible in the least amount of time. Lessons learned from
this round are discussed and applied to the Seven C’s model. Round 2
challenges teams to rethink their strategy and build yet a taller
mast in the same amount of time, but at the lowest cost. Following a
team performance assessment and debrief, teams make one last attempt
at the task, assembling the mast according to new specifications and
requirements. Finally, an action-planning phase provides teams and
team members with an opportunity to improve their performance.
Uses for Tall Ships
Perfect for both newly formed and intact teams, Tall Ships can be
used as a stand-alone learning event, integrated into a larger
training initiative, or adapted to address such topics as
leadership, change management, quality awareness, process
improvement, and safety awareness.
What to Order/Product Contents
Each Complete Game includes materials to simultaneously train 3
teams of 5-7 participants. All parts except for the Participant
Guides are reusable. Participant Guides Refill 5-Packs are also
available for individual purchase.
For larger groups, order one Game Pack for each additional team of
5–7 participants.
Our Customer Service Team is available to assist you with
determining your training material needs.
The Tall Ships Complete Game includes:
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1 Facilitator Guide
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3 bags of reusable game parts
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3 sets of laminated Game Cards
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21 Participant Guides
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1 tablet of observer and materials cost worksheets
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1 stopwatch
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1 tape measure
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1 sturdy tote bag
The Tall Ships Extra Game Pack includes:
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7 Participant Guides
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1 set of reusable parts with tape measure
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1 set of 3 game cards
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1 mesh bag
Facilitator Guide features (included in the complete game):
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Administrative guidelines
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Theoretical background
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Experiential learning/training methodology
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Description of the Seven C's of Effective Team Performance
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Step-by-step workshop design
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Facilitator Tips
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Blank training outline
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Training design options
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Sample copy of the Participant Guide
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CD-ROM containing Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation and
reproducible masters, including a Certificate of Achievement,
Training Evaluation, Observer Feedback Form, Materials Cost
Worksheet, name tent template, flag template, and overhead
transparency masters.
Participant Guide features:
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The “Seven Cs” model and dimensions
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Team assessment
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Questions to Consider
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Planning worksheet
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Action planning
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