Players come to realize that they can only effect small changes in the outcome, and if they desire fundamental change, the structure of the system must be redesigned. In addition, they understand that their values and beliefs comprise a significant portion of the system structure. This leads them to new choices in the re-design of their own thinking as well. The Tea GameTM graphically demonstrates how certain restructuring and reengineering efforts have hindered organizations rather than helped them. Process myths are dispelled, being replaced with an intuitive working knowledge of process behavior and system dynamics.
Participants learn how to tune and redesign dynamic organizational structures.
The lessons are vital to any company in the global market, since so many decisions are being made that seem right, but often have serious negative consequences for the long term health and competitiveness of that organization. If you're even thinking about making changes to existing organizational system structure, experience this dynamic simulation first. Avoid wasted time and re-work. Be able to balance and tune your organization while it is in motion. Decisions that once seemed arbitrary will have clear distictions and well-undedstood consequences.