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LEONARDO BRIDGE
Team Interaction Diagnostic Game
TRAINING & CONSULTING LTD
LEONARDO BRIDGE
Team Interaction Diagnostic Game

THE GAME AT A GLANCE

6-40 participants

Number of players per session

2 hours

Time required for the business game

Russian or English

The game is available in both languages

Communication

Essential for achieving the intended outcome

Reflection

Deep dive into the team’s performance during the game

Strengths & Growth Areas

Identifying the team’s key strengths and zones for further development
THE CHALLENGE
Employees at Russian companies report that their business communications are currently poor and are expected to worsen further
  • 64%
    Would like to improve the quality of workplace communications
  • 54%
    Will increase communication and collaboration within the workplace
  • 71%
    Would like to separate work communications from information noise

Employers pay the price for poor team communication

SOLUTION
Leonardo Bridge is a team-building business game in which the team will:
  • Achieve the goal through coordinated joint efforts
  • Analyze their own interaction patterns
THE STORY OF THE BRIDGE
This bridge was invented by Leonardo da Vinci, designed for rapid assembly in battlefield conditions.
His concept was simple: a team of soldiers could construct it in an emergency using only tree trunks found on the riverbank. The logs interweave and lock together without nails or ropes. The more downward pressure applied, the more securely the pieces bind — and the stronger the bridge becomes.

Leonardo named it the Bridge of Safety
GAME MECHANICS
The team is divided into two groups, each positioned on opposite banks of a "river." Each half of the team receives half of the building materials
Goal: construct Leonardo’s bridge using only wooden poles — against the clock
In a comfortable and supportive environment, the team collaborates, communicates, and works together to solve this intricate problem
Allowed:
  • Communicate freely
  • Discuss strategy and tactics
  • Assign roles
  • Test hypotheses
  • Retry as many times as needed
Not allowed:
  • Cross the "river"
  • Use any auxiliary materials
Allowed:
  • Communicate freely
  • Discuss strategy and tactics
  • Assign roles
  • Test hypotheses
  • Retry as many times as needed
Not allowed:
  • Cross the "river"
  • Use any auxiliary materials
GAME STRUCTURE & TIMELINE
Total time: 2 hours
Opening
Goals, rules, and the value of teamwork
15 minutes
Bridge building
The team constructs the bridge using their own strategy, within the given constraints
30 minutes
Reflection
Facilitator and participant feedback; diagnostics of team’s current interaction patterns. Results summary and commitments for the future
1 hour 15 minutes
GAME OUTCOMES
  • Strengths & growth areas
    Identified by the team themselves based on game performance
  • Real-life application
    Facilitator-led reflection connects the experience to everyday work situations
  • Actionable commitments
    the team agrees on concrete steps for future collaboration
WHAT YOUR TEAM GAINS
This game allows participants to sharpen the following competencies in a live, hands-on environment:
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Task delegation
  • Decision-making
  • Giving and receiving feedback
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FOR TEAM LEADERS
Step away from the daily routine and see your team in action like never before. This game gives you the chance to observe your colleagues in a completely different context — uncovering valuable insights, spotting hidden dynamics, and gaining a whole new perspective on how your team really works.
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