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Tom Wujec: Build a tower, build a team



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This week we look at Build a tower, build a team by Tom Wujec. In this video he presents some surprisingly deep research into the “marshmallow problem” — a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti, one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients? And why does a surprising group always beat the average?.

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  1. PG Web design automaton
    September 17th

    This team and tower idea stems from the constant use of building long lasting relationships weather it is co-workers or clients.

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  2. PG Blackmore Websites
    September 18th

    Very cool! Occasionally I run training sessions on team work and communications. This looks like a great group activity to start a session off with.

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  3. PG WEB Suite
    September 20th

    Thanks for the post Sean. I really liked this video, good stuff. Kinda crazy how the software prize created staggard results…

    Angel hair pasta could be the only explanation.

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  4. PG Eduardo Inácio
    September 23rd

    Thanks for the post Sean. This is really.

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  5. PG Dina
    October 11th

    awesome!!!!

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