play at work: releasing human potential through play
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Play at Work:Harnessing human potential through playwith Portia Tung
If you were a super hero,who would you be and why?
Portia Tung
Agile Coach, Storyteller & Founder of The School of PlayBlog: www.selfishprogramming.org | Twitter: @portiatung
Project: www.theschoolofplay.org | @tsoplay
Harness Play Potential
As a play seeker / play skeptic*I need to harness play potentialSo that we can improve individual and team performance and happiness.
Success Criteria[ ] I have a basic understanding of play.[ ] I can explain the importance of play at work.[ ] I’ve one or more ideas to try outside of work.[ ] I’ve one or more ideas to try back at work.[ ] I’ve had fun! * You choose
Warm Bodies 2013Directed and written by Jonathan Levine
Doodle Time!
Play is like…
Seemingly purposelessVoluntary
Inherent attractionTime flies by
Reduces sense of self-consciousnessPotential for improvisation
Desire to keep going
Stuart Brown M.D.,Founder of the National Institute of Play
Play is…
Why play?Shapes an organism’s brainMakes animals smarter and more adaptableEnables us to sustain social relationships Fuels creativity and innovation
When was the last time you played?
The XP Game - Boston, Summer 2010www.xpgame.be by Pascal Van Cauwenberghe and Vera Peeters
When was the last time you played ……at work?
Play Seeker or Play Skeptic?
low high
low
high
KNOWHOW
DESIRE
[3]Can play
Won’t play
[1]Can play
Want to play
[4]Can’t playWon’t play
[2]Can’t play
Want to play
Play Seeker Play Skeptic Quadrant by Portia Tung
What’s the opposite of Play?
Play
Creativity & Innovation
Invention Growth
Work
Purpose Competence
Play as described in “Play“ by Stuart Brown, M.D, with Christopher Vaughan© 2010 Penguin Books Ltd
[3]Can play
Won’t play
[1]Can play
Want to play
[4]Can’t playWon’t play
[2]Can’t play
Want to play
Depression
Running On Empty
Exhaustion Funnel by Marie Asberg, Stockholm Institute
Sick in Mind and Body
• 131 million days were lost due to sickness absences in the UK in 2013
• Musculoskeletal problems (such as neck and back pain) equalled 30.6 million days lost
• Mental health problems (such as stress, depression and anxiety) contributed to 15.2 million days lost
• Burnout Questionnaire:https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_08.htm
Full report: Sickness Absence in the Labour Market 2014
Shake! Shake! Shake!
Why should adults play?Breaks down barriers between peopleOpens the mind to enable learningOpens the heart to create a connectionSource of joySource of hope
The XP Game – London, 22 – 23 April 2010
How many squares?
Which is the correct answer?
a) 17b) 26c) 30d) None of the above
5 – 10 mins of play per day1 day of play lasts up to a weekLittle and often
Your Recommended Daily Amount of Play
The History of Play
Play == Evil476AD - 1500
John LockeAnti-corporal punishment
1700
Corporal punishment banned in
Poland
1783
3 Rs1825
Lego1932
IQ1916
Homo Ludens
1938
Multiple Intelligences
1983
Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences by Howard GardnerImage from www.connectionsacademy.com
The History of Play
Play == Evil476AD - 1500
John LockeAnti-corporal punishment
1700
Corporal punishment banned in
Poland
1783
3 Rs1825
Lego1932
IQ1916
Homo Ludens
1938
Multiple Intelligences
1983
EQ1990
Dr Stuart Brown
2010
Article 31 Right to
Play
1991
UN General Comment
17
2013
The History of Play
Play == Evil476AD - 1500
John LockeAnti-corporal punishment
1700
Corporal punishment banned in
Poland
1783
3 Rs1825
Lego1932
IQ1916
Homo Ludens
1938
Multiple Intelligences
1983
EQ1990
Dr Stuart Brown
2010Play IQ
2014
Article 31 Right to
Play
1991
UN General Comment
17
2013
Meta-Intelligence of Human Intelligence
P l a y I n t e l l i g e n c e
Your Play FutureSuppose tonight, while you slept, a miracle occurred.
When you awake tomorrow, what would be some of the things you would notice that would tell you that your life had suddenly become more playful?
Take 5 minutes.In pairs, take turns sharing your miracle and make notes for one another.
Adaption of the Miracle Question by Steve de Shazer & Insoo Kim Berg,Developers of Solution Focused Therapy
Play at Work• Talk about play– “What did you do last weekend?’’– “What are you planning to do tonight?’’
• Play games– Bring a game in to play with colleagues/team– Arrange games nights
• Play at meetings– Ice breakers
• Solo play– Take a different route to work– Go somewhere else for lunch
Play for Your Life
• Play == antidote to chronic zombism
• Play once a day to keep the doctor and priest away!
• Have fun developing your Play IQ =>
The History of Play
Play == Evil476AD - 1500
John LockeAnti-corporal punishment
1700
Corporal punishment banned in
Poland
1783
3 Rs1825
Lego1932
IQ1916
Homo Ludens
1938
Multiple Intelligences
1983
EQ1990
Dr Stuart Brown
2010Play IQ
2014
Article 31 Right to
Play
1991
UN General Comment
17
2013 The School of Play
2016
Play Treasure Trove
Ted talks:Play is more than just fun by Dr Stuart BrownHow Schools Kill Creativity by Ken RobinsonEnterprise Gardening by Portia Tung
More videos:http://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/rightoplayThe Power of Play: Making Good Teams Great by Portia Tung
The School of Playwww.theschoolofplay.org
@tsoplay
Harness Play Potential
As a play seeker / play skeptic*I need to harness play potentialSo that we can improve individual and team performance and happiness.
Success Criteria[ ] I have a basic understanding of play.[ ] I can explain the importance of play at work.[ ] I’ve one or more ideas to try outside of work.[ ] I’ve one or more ideas to try back at work.[ ] I’ve had fun! * You choose
Thanks for playing!
Agile Coach, Storyteller & Founder of The School of PlayBlog: www.selfishprogramming.org | Twitter: @portiatung
Project: www.theschoolofplay.org | @tsoplay
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