Diamonds of Amazonia Online
The route through the Anaconda Jungle is shorter, but more dangerous. In ‘Diamonds of Amazonia’, teams work together to make strategic decisions under pressure in a virtual team event.
What teams can expect from this event
- Real decisions The team works together to weigh up the risks and safety considerations.
- Focus on Strategy Every route has an impact on the overall result.
- A common language Goals become diamonds that bind the team together.
- Transferwirkung These insights are incorporated directly into day-to-day work.
Diamonds of Amazonia: When strategy determines victory or defeat
An adventure in the Amazon
Diamonds of Amazonia is a virtual team event in which small groups work together to plan a route through the Amazon, make strategic decisions and collect as many diamonds as possible along the way. The event is based on a web-based simulation that places teams in a hostile environment. From the very start, pressing questions arise. Will there be enough fuel and food for a detour? How will the weather develop? Is it worth risking the dangerous route through the Anaconda Jungle?
Decisions under pressure
In groups of four to five people, participants discuss every step of the journey. After all, every decision has consequences. This gives rise to multi-layered discussions about strategy, risk-taking and maximising results. At the same time, the event challenges everyone involved to question their usual ways of thinking and to find new solutions together. Those who are too cautious will collect too few diamonds. Those who take too many risks will fail in the jungle.
Strategic thinking as a learning opportunity
Diamonds of Amazonia sparks in-depth conversations that extend far beyond the game. Teams discuss how to set shared goals, weigh up risks and take responsibility. That is why the event is not just an entertaining virtual team-building activity. It can also be specifically used as a framework for strategic topics such as goal-setting, decision-making or aligning management.
Gamification meets reflection
At the end of the event, it becomes clear which team was most successful and with what strategy. Will one of the teams even manage to break the current record? This playful competition motivates participants and provides plenty to talk about. Furthermore, the experience can be directly applied to everyday working life, as the questions posed in the jungle are the very same ones that teams grapple with every day at work.
Does that sound interesting?
Get a personalised quote
A virtual team event with a lasting impact
Diamonds of Amazonia transforms the language teams use to discuss their goals. Rather than abstract concepts, the event gives rise to shared imagery and metaphors that enrich everyday life. As a result, this virtual team event not only promotes communication and strategic thinking; it also strengthens the ability to jointly develop inspiring and challenging goals and to pursue them consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamonds of Amazonia?
Diamonds of Amazonia is a virtual team event in which small groups work together to plan a route through the Amazon, make strategic decisions and collect as many diamonds as possible along the way.
What are the technical requirements?
Diamonds of Amazonia is web-based. All you need to take part is a stable internet connection and a web browser.
What themes can be linked to the event?
The event provides a suitable setting for discussing topics such as goal-setting, strategic direction, decision-making, risk appetite and leadership.
Is the event also suitable for international teams?
Yes. ‘Diamonds of Amazonia’ can be run in German and English, making it suitable for international or cross-location teams.
‘Diamonds of Amazonia has changed the way we speak. We no longer call our goals ‘goals’, but ‘diamonds’.’
Pune D., FIS GLOBAL