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Team building challenges & Activities 2014 - Pure Magic Exhibition & Conference Organizing

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TEAM BUILDINGCHALLENGES

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Pure Magic Exhibition & Conference Organization is an exhibition, conferences & event entertainment solutions provider. Run by a team of young, creative, dynamic individuals who have more than twenty years of experience in the local & international event’s arena. We are experts in event planning, hosting, presenting, event design, exhibition stand design and execution, sound and light engineering, disk jockeying, performance choreography and kids entertainment.

We are currently headquartered out of Dubai in the UAE. We pride ourselves of an outreach that allows us to operationally cover Asia & the Middle East region.

We wish to create and deliver perfect event moments that you will cherish, w desire that every event that you conceptualize; or design that we create; be unique in the eyes of your guests and visitors, and stand as a exemplary symbol of contemporary artistry.

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We believe in first carefully understanding your needs & only then designing event concepts which are unique in style & exceed all expectations in delivery. We will work with you & your team right from sourcing the right venue through to providing perfect design & entertainment to compliment your event.

In contrast to any other entertainment agency, Pure Magic Exhibition & Conference Organization is run by artistes and performers themselves which means you get: Personalized service from start to finish Sound advice based on experience Excellent value for money & full written contracts for all bookings

We are a highly professional company, ensuring top quality service at all times. We believe that a personal touch is of paramount importance when arranging entertainment for your special occasion. You can be assured of our attention to detail & your needs through out the planning & execution process. A reliable partner with you every step of the way. So here’s a glimpse of what we can offer you…..

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We will work towards creating an environment for staff to get to know each other better. The activities stress the value of participation and contribution of individual skill sets in a team environment.

The challenges proposed by us are suitable for any strata or level of employee’s & workforce. In fact in a mixed management environment we offer an opportunity for white collar management to come in at grassroots and work hand in hand with blue collar teams in all the challenges. This leads to a tremendous amount of motivation among all employees involved.

Activities conducted by us can be tailor made to suit specific area’s of concern or can cover general work environment essentials like communication, cooperation, goal setting, planning, leadership training, etiquette, customer service and many many more. We work with HR & management teams to plan and effectively conduct the games and activities to suit any industry and organisation.

Team Benefits• Foster a sense of belonging• Staff will mingle & bond• Learn strategic planning• Learn goal setting• Have oodles of fun!

Concept

To g e t h e r E v e r y o n e Ac h i e v e s M o re

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The program is built around a series of high impact, motivating Activities, Projects, and Challenges. Our Professional and experienced instructors conduct a range of activities involving physical maneuvers as well as mind benders and problem solving exercises with participants working as one team engaged in memorable experiences, fun and challenges.

Depending on group size participants are divided into teams of equal size. This can be done in advance to ensure that there is a proper mix of departments and sexes in each team or the exercises and activities can be conducted department wise as well.

OPTIONAL: The skillfully facilitated, participant led review immediately after each Activity provides insights on ability, performance and effectiveness and the transfer of positive productive behaviors into action at work.

The Challenges are particularly effective for Team Building and maintenance, to develop Leaders, and for bonding and providing focus for Project Teams, departmental meetings and Conferences or just plain Team based fun !!

Business Benefits• Effective communication• Helps visualize the future• Unifies the group• Problem Solving

Overview

To g e t h e r E v e r y o n e Ac h i e v e s M o re

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Team Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 25 – 30 Mins ActualsTotal: 35 – 40 Mins

Challenge Brief:Magic Carpet literally puts people into a problem that can only be solved with logical planning and team co-operation.

Very often teams cannot see the solution when they are immersed in a problem and mentally stepping outside and working through step by step is essential – both in Magic Carpet and in business. This challenge also tests listening skills and team dynamics.

Note: This challenge involves teams getting physically close to each other and should be played with caution in high religious and culture sensitive groups.

The Magic Carpet

Challenges

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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The Helium StickTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 20 – 30 Mins actualsTotal: 30 – 40 Mins

Challenge Brief:Helium Stick is a deceptively simple but powerful exercise for learning how to work together and communicate in small to medium sized groups.

An exercise in verbal communication, which demonstrates effectively the fascinating variety of strategies which individuals use to make sense of their worlds. A fun way to let participants experience that teamwork and employee motivation needs a constant focus.

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Human’s & Machine’sTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Must be done as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 02 Mins Instructions + 02 Mins Strategy + 10 – 20 Mins actuals Total: 15 – 25 Mins

Challenge Brief:A game using newspapers, a quick eye, fast reactions and team work. Highlights the values of working effectively in a team, proper job distribution, maintaining timelines, and all realized in a fast paced fun exercise.

Good fun game that can be used as a warm up or cool down game during a session

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Unequal JuggleTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 20 – 30 Mins ActualsTotal: 30 – 40 Mins

Challenge Brief:Unequal Juggle is a fast paced exciting and fun challenge. An activity which involves hand-eye coordination and pushes the participants to concentrate and focus on juggling the tasks on hand.

The exercise simulates a highly pressured work environment where time management and prioritizing jobs and responsibilities becomes an integral part of our daily routine.

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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The Mine FieldTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 30 – 40 Mins actualsTotal: 30 – 50 Mins

Challenge Brief:Mine Field is a challenge that involves strategy, memory and focus. In this exercise, we use the laid out squares as a tool to understand team dynamics and how participants react and view the experience of taking risk’s.

This exercise also highlights individual leadership and initiative skills and allows for participants to explore the possibilities of taking on leadership roles more often in the work place

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Hit The HeadlinesTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Must be done as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 02 Mins Instructions + 02 Mins Strategy + 10 – 20 Mins actuals Total: 15 – 25 Mins

Challenge Brief:A game using newspapers, a quick eye, fast reactions and team work. Highlights the values of working effectively in a team, proper job distribution, maintaining timelines, and all realized in a fast paced fun exercise.

Good fun game that can be used as a warm up or cool down game during a session

Note: This challenge can be played by all who are conversant with reading English.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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The Burj GCC ChallengeTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 10 – 15 Mins ActualsTotal: 20 – 25 Mins

Challenge Brief:A Game with balloons, masking tape and loads of construction fun. An opportunity for participants to exercise their restraint and creativity and at the same time, work constructively in a team and build towards success.

Involves maximum team participation, and gets all team members contributing towards the planning and execution of the challenge, this gives us an insight into behavioral aspects of a team and understanding of dynamics within a group of individuals

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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The Venomous WebTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team at a time only)

or Setup’s have to be replicated at additional costs.

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 08 Mins Strategy + 25 – 30 Mins Actuals Total: 40 – 45 Mins

Challenge Brief:The teams are given a scenario where their way forward is blocked by a web created by the deadly Venomous Black Widow Spider. And the Web is so toxic that a mere graze of the webbing can paralyze a human instantly. How will the adventurers get out?

Involves maximum team participation, and gets all team members contributing towards the planning and execution of the challenge, This exercise focuses on the need for concentration, communication, strategy, skill, control and team work to get a job accomplished. It will also bring out the key strength’s in team members.

Note: This challenge should not be played in cultures or organisations where physical contact between sexes is frowned upon.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Radiation AlertTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 07 Mins Instructions + 08 Mins Strategy + 10 – 15 Mins ActualsTotal: 25 – 30 Mins

Challenge Brief:The teams are given a scenario set in a nuclear emergency and they have to work together to transport mock radioactive materials from Point A to point B using Safe pipes, and workman gloves.

Involves maximum team participation, and gets all team members contributing towards the planning and execution of the challenge, This exercise focuses on the need for concentration, communication, strategy, skill, control and team work to get a job accomplished.

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Ring Of PerilTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team at a time only) or Setup’s have to be replicated at additional costs.

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 15 – 20 Mins Actuals Total: 25 – 30 Mins

Challenge Brief:The teams are assembled around a demarcated circle called the ring of peril, in the center of the circle is a Peg in the ground, the team must lay as many rubber-bands as possible on the peg within stipulated time given, and the radius is certainly more than just an arm’s stretch. Each team member must ay his own bands and participate.

Involves maximum team participation, and gets all team members contributing towards the planning and execution of the challenge, This exercise focuses on the need for communication, strategy, and team work to get a job accomplished.

Note: This challenge would involve team members stretching and holding on to each other so organisers should be aware of the participants restrictions.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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The Leaky PipeTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team individually or as a time bound competition)

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 20 – 30 Mins ActualsTotal: 30 – 40 Mins

Challenge Brief:A energetic exercise that needs participants to have their wits about them, hit with more than one obstacle of filling the pipe and also plugging leakage, the team has to work against the clock to achieve their goals.

Involves maximum team participation, and gets all team members contributing towards the planning and execution of the challenge, This exercise focuses on the need for thinking out of the box, communication, strategy, strength, resolute and team work to get a job accomplished. It will also bring out the key strength’s in team members.

Note: This challenge will involve participants getting a bit wet, always recommended to have towels on hand.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Herd Your SheepTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Has to be done by one team individually at a time)

Time Taken: 08 Mins Instructions + 07 Mins Strategy + 20 – 30 Mins ActualsTotal: 35 – 45 Mins

Challenge Brief:Imagine being shepherds bringing sheep home after a day of grazing, the only difference is the sheep are all blind. Using sounds the team works to get all members home into a pen.

The entire team is involved in the exercise and this exercise focuses on the need for an effective communication plan in face of restricting circumstances, attentiveness and listening skills, control and team work to get a job accomplished.

Note: This challenge can be played by all.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Crossing The SwampTeam Sizes: 07 - 12 Per Team (Can be done by one team at a time only) or Setup’s have to be replicated at additional costs.

Time Taken: 05 Mins Instructions + 05 Mins Strategy + 15 – 20 Mins Actuals Total: 25 – 30 Mins

Challenge Brief:The team members have to rally around each other and work towards crossing a make believe swamp infested with man eating crocodiles. One slip and they are done for. Using only limited timber planks and stepping stones, they have to get the entire team across the swamp.

Involves maximum participation, and all team members must work towards supporting the perceived weak and working on a strategy and plan to accomplish the goal.

Note: This challenge would involve team members balancing and holding on to each other so organisers should be aware of the participants restrictions.

Communication | Problem Solving | Strategizing | Time Management | Initiative | Logical Planning | Focus

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Please Note:

To ensure maximum impact (so that participants do not anticipate outcomes) we recommend this information & the details of activities is not shared with participants

The Program is designed for participants of all age groups & involves no strenuous physical activity hence optimum health & fitness is not mandatory.

The learning is addressed as outcomes of each Activity and is optional if the management wish for us to discuss the same with attendee’s present.

Costs for activities normally vary based on venue, size of group & quantity & size of props required. Our quote will take into consideration all factors.

Our team is capable of working with groups from 10 pax to 1500 pax varying the activities to suit the size of group involved. Budgeting the event if not quoted for already will be based on a meeting with your team & discussing the kind of activities required, the objective

of the exercise & finally the size of the group. We would appreciate a meeting to discuss your event and tailor make it to suit your organization's needs.

We will discuss venue and other entertainment related requirement separately once the activities planned are approved (if required)

PRICING QUOTE: AED 2,650/- Per Activity Which Includes… - Facilitator Fees- Assistants Fees,

- Props & Material For All Activities- Transportation Costs

NOT INCLUDED: Sound System , Music will be provided at an additional cost for the activity if required.

Lead ~ Follow ~ Team Play Summary

A final wrap up of the program from the facilitator brings all the key learning points together to reinforce all lessons.We request you to select 4-6 challenges from the recommended activities above in order to allow us fill up the day & design the schedule with you..

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Client ListWe have serviced clients from various industries (including but not limited to the many well known companies listed below)

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Contact UsPure Magic Exhibitions & Conference Organizing as your professional exhibitions and event manager combines diverse event planning experience & creativity with extensive knowledge of local resources & outstanding venues to craft a truly unique & memorable experience for you & your guests. In addition, We can take you & your event anywhere you want to go.

Pure Magic Exhibition & Conference OrganizingOffice No. 1506, Saheel Tower 02,

Al Nahda 01, Behind Al Mulla PlazaAl Qusais, Dubai, UAE

P.O. Box 121521Tel: +9714 420 4413

Email: [email protected]: www.puremagic.me