Team Building

The Leadership Game

Most teams are full of capable people who are not quite playing as one. This session changes that. Not with theory. With an experience that shows your team exactly what gets in the way and what it looks like when they get it right.

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Duration

2 to 3 hours

Group size

8 to 12 people

Larger groups available on request

Format

On-site or virtual

Facilitated by

Andy and Lynn Rolston

See it in action

Watch the game come to life

The Leadership Game — facilitated by Andy and Lynn Rolston

The problem

Good people. Busy days. But not quite a team.

Most team issues are not skill problems. They are trust problems. People who do not fully know how each other operates. Silos that formed without anyone planning them. Communication that gets functional but never quite comfortable.

A great team does not just work together. They play their position, back each other’s decisions, and know who to pass to when the pressure is on. That kind of trust does not build itself. It gets built deliberately.

The Leadership Game is designed for exactly that moment — when the team has potential they are not quite realising yet.

“Every team starts as individuals. Only the best teams become one.”

Andy Rolston

This session is right for you if

  • Your team has changed or grown recently
  • Communication feels functional but not strong
  • Silos are forming without anyone meaning them to
  • Pressure is increasing and trust needs to hold
  • You want a team day with real takeaways, not just a fun afternoon

What to expect

How the session runs

01

The brief

Before the session, Andy and Lynn talk with you about your team — what is working, what is not, and what you would most like surfaced. We can stack the deck to make sure the right conversations happen in the room.

02

The game

The team plays the game. The challenges are designed to reveal how people communicate, make decisions, and show up under pressure. It is engaging, at times surprising, and always honest.

03

The debrief

After the game, Andy and Lynn sit down with the leader — the owner, CEO, or whoever organised the session. This is a private, honest conversation about what was observed and what it means for the team.

04

The takeaway

Based on what was shared and identified during the game, we map out the specific growth opportunities for the team. Not generic next steps — targeted actions based on what actually showed up in the room.

The outcomes

What shifts when the session is done

A team day is only worth the investment if something changes when people get back to work. The Leadership Game is built around three things that do exactly that.

They understand each other better

Not in a vague, we-did-a-team-day way. In a specific, now-I-know-how-you-think way. The session surfaces how people actually operate under pressure — which changes how they work together.

Trust gets built on purpose

Trust is not built through a nice morning together. It is built through shared experience and honest conversation. The Leadership Game creates both, in a way that sticks long after the session ends.

Clear commitments, not just good intentions

Everyone leaves with something specific to do. Andy and Lynn close every session with commitments the team makes to each other — in the room, out loud, on record.

The Leadership Game in action Leadership Game session at The Crate
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What teams say

Results that show up on Monday morning

“Just took part in the Leadership Game with Andy and the team. One word — Incredible! The format encouraged full team participation and the topics discussed will have an immediate effect on my leadership. Recommend.”

Paul Hubble

Leadership Game participant

“This game created an environment of fun and safety for our team to share, be vulnerable, and develop together. A perfect scenario to encourage, learn and grow in leadership.”

James Hannah

Leadership Game participant

“We learnt so much and I am so thankful for this life changing day.”

Hannah C

Leadership Game participant

“An absolutely amazing experience for me personally in feeling more focused and included in my team.”

Josh S

Leadership Game participant

“This leadership game was very valuable and gave our team a chance to learn more about each other and reflect on our own personal leadership. Often we don’t take time to stop and focus on personal development — this gave us a chance to do so.”

Chelsea

Leadership Game participant

Your facilitators

Andy and Lynn Rolston

Andy Rolston

Andy Rolston

Leadership Coach and Keynote Speaker

Rugby coach across New Zealand, Canada and England. Business owner for 20-plus years. Andy brings the training field into the room — practical, direct, and built around what actually changes how teams perform.

Maxwell Leadership certified. Host of Live2Lead New Zealand.

Lynn Rolston

Lynn Rolston

DISC Specialist and Leadership Coach

Maxwell Method of DISC certified. Lynn reads people and teams with precision — she sees the communication patterns that create friction and gives teams a language to talk about them honestly.

Maxwell Leadership certified. Host of Live2Lead New Zealand.

Ready to build a team that actually plays as one?

The Leadership Game runs on-site at your location or virtually. Enquire below and Andy or Lynn will come back to you within one business day.

Pricing is based on group size and location. No hidden extras.

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