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The Great Escape: Innovating Remote Team Building with Escape Rooms with Madeline Purches

1/29/2024 • 20 min

Wayne Turmel joins Madeline Purches from The Escape Game to discuss the world of remote team building. Discover how the principles of escape rooms can transform the dynamics of remote teams. Madeline shares insights on adapting escape room tactics for virtual environments, tackling cultural and technological challenges, and creating engaging, inclusive activities for global teams. Whether you're leading a remote team or looking for innovative team-building strategies, this episode is packed with practical tips and fascinating perspectives. Key Takeaways 1. Adapt to Change: Embrace innovative solutions for remote team building, like virtual escape rooms. 2. Cultural Sensitivity: Be aware of cultural references in team activities to ensure inclusivity. 3. Tech Accessibility: Ensure activities are accessible for all tech skill levels. 4. Foster Competition: Use competitive elements to engage and motivate team members. 5. Communication is Key: Maintain open, frequent communication channels for remote team members. 6. Level the Playing Field: In hybrid settings, ensure remote workers feel equally involved. 7. Create Connection: Intentionally develop opportunities for team members to connect beyond work. Featured Guest Name: Madeline Purches What She Does: Manager of Corporate Sales for The Escape Game https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-purches-973b66167/ https://theescapegame.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Madeline Purches and The Escape Game 01:49 Adapting Escape Rooms for Remote Team Building 03:00 Innovations in Virtual Escape Room Experiences 05:07 The Cultural Shift Towards Virtual Team Building 06:58 Challenges of Creating Culturally Inclusive Games 09:14 What Works and Doesn't in Virtual Team Building 11:01 The Importance of Competition and Connection in Remote Teams 13:27 Hybrid Work Environments and Remote Inclusion 15:22 Managing a Remote Sales Team: Strategies and Experiences 17:59 Concluding Thoughts and Episode Wrap-up Related Episodes What is Culture? Building Connections as a Digital Nomad with Liz Scully Keeping Teams Engaged in the Digital Age with Vivek Nigam Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Your Host Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!

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