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Trading Game

The Trading Game is a team building workshop that simulates the negotiating activities that may need to take place between different departments or organizations in the setting up of joint ventures.

60 minutes
8-30 people
intermediate
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What You'll Achieve with the Trading Game Workshop

Real outcomes that transform your team

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Improved collaborative problem-solving skills among team members.

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Enhanced negotiation skills applicable in real-world scenarios.

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Increased awareness of the impact of competitive negotiation.

When to Use the Trading Game Workshop

Perfect for these situations and team challenges

When teams need to improve interdepartmental collaboration.

For organizations planning joint ventures and partnerships.

How the Trading Game Workshop Works

A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process

1Display the diagram

Ensure all players can see the Diagram of Shapes by copying it to a blackboard or creating posters.

2Arrange the room

Set up six working areas with flat surfaces for each group.

3Assign facilitator roles

Two organisers are needed: one banker, one leader. The banker manages accounts, while the leader observes, may introduce new elements, and leads plenary.

4Prepare banker’s sheet

Banker sets up six columns (one for each group) for recording results.

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Key Topics Covered in the Trading Game Workshop

trading gameteam buildingnegotiation skillsjoint venturescollaborative problem-solving

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A deeper understanding of long-term relationship building.

To enhance negotiation skills in a competitive environment.

During corporate retreats focused on team development.

When addressing team dynamics and relationship building.

Team Problems the Trading Game Workshop Solves

Say goodbye to these common team challenges

Ineffective negotiation tactics leading to poor outcomes.

Lack of collaboration between different departments.

Conflicts arising from win-lose negotiation approaches.

Short-term thinking affecting partnership sustainability.

Prepare materials

Place Diagram of Shapes, equipment sets, banker’s sheet, and furniture in place.

6Form groups

Divide participants into 5–6 groups, allocate areas, and distribute resources.

7Explain objectives and rules

Read out the objectives and rules clearly to participants.

8Run the game

Groups manufacture and trade for 30–45 minutes.

9Stop the game

Call time, allow activity to settle, and start the plenary while banker counts final scores.

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