Shifting Alliances
Same goal, changing loyalties. Who is really on your side?
About
Shifting Alliances asks a simple but revealing question: what happens to trust when breaking it might pay off? Teams take on a series of fast challenges that test communication, problem solving and strategic thinking.
Every team starts with the same goal. As the game goes on, however, they reach decision points that add uncertainty. At certain moments, individuals or whole teams can choose to act for themselves instead of for the group.
Each choice changes the scores, the progress of other teams and, in the end, the final result. Alliances form, shift and sometimes break.
The result is a gripping experience where collaboration, negotiation and flexibility are essential, and where teams must keep rethinking their strategy and relationships, just as they do at work.
Learning outcomes
Shifting Alliances is designed to build trust, strengthen team dynamics and improve decisions under pressure. By setting cooperation against self-interest, it shows clearly how behavior shapes performance. It is especially useful for leadership and cross-department groups.
Participants become more aware of how trust is built, tested and kept. Many are surprised by how fast it can disappear and how hard it is to win back.
The activity also highlights accountability, alignment and ethical decision-making, especially when time is short and the way forward is unclear. Because every choice shows up in the scores, the link between behavior and results is impossible to miss.
A facilitated reflection then helps teams understand how they work together, how decisions get made and how individual actions affect everyone, lessons that carry straight into leadership and teamwork.
Program flow
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Common goal
Teams are formed, the shared goal is explained and the first challenges begin.
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Fast challenges
Teams complete quick tasks that test communication, problem solving and strategy.
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Decision points
At key moments, players choose between their own interest and the group's.
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Adapt
Teams rethink plans, rebuild alliances and respond to changing conditions.
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Reflection
A facilitated discussion explores how trust and choices shaped the outcome.
What is included
Included
- Dedicated facilitation team
- All challenge materials
- Scoring and decision tracking
- Facilitated reflection session
Not included
- Venue fees
- Food and beverages
- AV equipment
- Local transportation
- Custom printing
Frequently asked questions
What is the group size range?
10 to 500 guests, working in smaller teams.
How much time does it take?
About 2 hours from start to finish.
Could this create tension in our team?
It is a game first, and the facilitated reflection keeps the focus on learning, not blame.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
Yes, either. We can stage it indoors, outdoors or across both.
Why are there decision points?
They let players choose between self-interest and the common good, showing how choices affect trust and results.
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