The Values Game is a highly engaging, 30-minute professional development activity designed to rapidly build team empathy and alignment. Participants clarify their core personal and professional drivers, find common ground with colleagues, and discover crucial value tensions that drive team behavior and decision-making.
This comprehensive guide contains step-by-step instructions for running the Values Game. It includes the exact time allocations for each round, rotation mechanics, the facilitator's script, and key debrief questions to synthesize team insights. Essential for the person leading the activity.
A clean, structured slideshow containing seven key slides with concise talking points. Use this deck to introduce the game's objective, explain the rules for each 5-minute round (The "Why," The "Tension," The "Future"), and guide the final 10-minute reflection. A visual aid for clarity and timing.
The complete master list of 40 unique values formatted for easy printing and cutting. This deck provides the necessary variety for the game. Print 3-4 copies of this file to create your final deck of 120–160 cards, ensuring each of your 20 participants receives 5–7 cards. Ready-to-use game materials.