The facilitation and design of these sessions is masterful. From the set up of the pre-work to the actual sessions and the homework during the courses, the team really makes you feel supported and a very comfortable environment is created. (I think a lot of people come to these courses out of their comfort zones so this is so important!) The supportive environment allows you to try new things, ask questions, fail comfortably, and build new skills. The number of cool tips and tricks we have been able to directly integrate into our own work was surprising, and great!

The first expedition we did was very useful for our team- we had started using MIRO prior to the expedition but we really learned so much in Gamestorming that we were able to apply directly to our work - I think we were using new methods as approaches as we were learning them! I’d recommend Gamestorming and drawing for work to anyone looking for inspiration in virtual workshop design or facilitation!

Sarah Fletcher, Innovation Support Unit, University of British Columbia

Expeditions are truly as hands-on as it gets. It’s an immersive experience in the world of Gamestorming and you are starting your practice and learning even before the expedition starts. You might not realize it until you are right in it but you can quickly start connecting all of the pieces together, understanding how Gamestorming works and immediately seeing some real-world applications to whatever context you are in. One thing I really liked was the summary emails we got after each session. Because the overall experience was so hands-on, these summary notes represented a thoughtful reminder of everything we learned and were crucial in closing the loop at the end of each session.

After going through this expedition, I got a bit more strategic around planning the right games and sequence of games to make the best use of time in my meetings and workshops. This has translated into much better outcomes for my meetings but also lots of comments and interest from participants around the tools, approach and overall ways of working. There is a bit of a different energy in the room that emerges when you are gamestorming! I’ve also gotten a bit more creative with games, changing them up to suit my needs. Before the expedition, I would just follow the games almost to the letter not realizing the interesting combinations that can help create better spaces for collaboration.

Ricardo Ramirez, Toronto

The approach to strategic problem-solving is robust… Coupled with excellent exercises, makes for a coherent system.

Jesko von den Steinen, PwC, Hong Kong

This expedition took us through the process as participants while showing us "behind the curtain" at why and how the process was working. It gave us a place to experiment and even break things a bit. What surprised me was the burst of energy I came away with for innovation thinking and visualization. I have been reframing how I think about my work and what I can offer to clients moving forward.

Jennifer Greenberg

The Gamestorming Expedition was invaluable for learning how to create and facilitate online workshops using games and visualisation (also useful for in person workshops). Practical and hands on it provided the experience of using some of the vast array of Gamestorming tools and techniques available. It also provided confidence to draw and visualise ideas - a big hurdle for someone who doesn’t consider themselves "artistic". Plus, the Expedition was a great reminder of the importance of preparation, including planning which games to play when, based on outcomes sought. The effectiveness of the tools and techniques used and taught was proven when the 2 1/2 hours for each session seemed to quickly disappear. Overall, a great learning experience.

Catherine Rickwood, Australia

It was very interactive but also light hearted and fun. It enabled you to learn from the facilitators and also from your fellow participants. It was also great to work intensively across 2 weeks. I was pleasantly surprised to see people from all across the world attending the sessions from a wide variety of different organisations and cultures. I really enjoyed my time on the Expedition. I learnt about the power of visuals over words. It also boosted my confidence in using virtual whiteboards in my facilitated sessions. I have already recommended the Expedition to other colleagues!

Milda Zinkus, Zinkus Consulting Limited

I have been doing workshops for years and wanted to be more visual and up my game. I was recommended the Gamestorming book by an associate who delivered innovative and visual workshops. It was great to meet people from all over the world and hear about their experiences. I’d recommend the expedition to those wanting to improve their facilitation skills.

Miriam Lemar, Libera Partners LLP (UK)

I liked the Gamestorming-book already, but wanted to experience more of it by actually working with the games! This expedition gave me lot of ideas to take into practice on my next meetings / workshops / training sessions. And it was also very nice to participate in a group with gamestormers from across the planet!

Ferry Tekent The Drawing Auditor

The expedition was a great way to see the games in action, pick up some ideas on how to run the games as well as hearing the experiences of other people into the expedition. I’m not sure metatraining is the right phrase but it was the training about the training which was really useful - seeing Dave and Codie facilitate the sessions. It was also really hands on and we learnt by doing. What surprised me was I wasn’t alone - even people with years of facilitation experience were picking up new ideas.

John Westworth, Microsoft

For an online expedition it was very hands-on. I was lucky to have a fantastic group of peers to work with. As a result of this Expedition, my facilitation has changed a bit, for the better. I draw more, of course, but I’m letting the participants use the whiteboard more and express themselves within certain structures and rules, and after some trial and error, it works.

Alan Osbahr, Beneo GmbH

I was pleasantly surprised that the course had global participants and was much larger than my previous group. I loved the experience of meeting new professionals and learning more about the work they do and where we have crossover. This expedition helped me identify my go to games. I feel more comfortable selecting games for my workshops to keep them engaging and productive!

Kay Marcovic, KJM Leadership Development