Twenty One Toys

We know that Town Halls play an important role in fostering alignment within a team, and we also know that our team looks forward to each one! The theme for our most recent gathering? 'Failure for Innovation.' To further explore the topic, Earth Rated employees were invited to submit questions related to "failure" in advance so our CEO could address them in his keynote. Whether it’s exploring the role of failure in taking risks, sharing strategies for resilience, or discussing ways to turn setbacks into opportunities. In addition, we all participated in a Failure Workshop! An engaging session with Twenty One Toys, a learning and development company that uses play to help teams all over the world practice 21st-century skills. We're excited to continue exploring the insights we learned and thankful for this unique experience. Innovation happens when we are willing to take risks, learn from setbacks, and adapt. So here's to embracing failure and the growth it can bring! Nous savons que les réunions générales jouent un rôle important dans la création d'un alignement au sein d'une équipe, et nous savons également que notre équipe attend chacune d'elles avec impatience! Le thème de notre dernier rassemblement? L'échec pour l'innovation. Pour approfondir le sujet, les employé.e.s d'Earth Rated ont été invité.e.s à soumettre des questions d’avance sur le thème de "l'échec" afin que notre PDG puisse les aborder dans son discours d'ouverture. Plusieurs thèmes furent abordés : le rôle de l'échec dans la prise de risque, des stratégies de résilience et comment transformer les revers en opportunités. De plus, nous avons tous participé à un atelier sur l'échec! Une session captivante avec Twenty One Toys, une société d'apprentissage et de développement qui utilise le jeu pour aider les équipes du monde entier à mettre en pratique les compétences du XXIe siècle. Nous sommes ravi.e.s de continuer à explorer les connaissances que nous avons acquises et reconnaissant.e.s pour cette expérience unique. L'innovation se produit en prenant des risques, en apprenant de nos erreurs et en faisant preuve d’adaptation. Alors, accueillons l'échec et la croissance qu'il peut apporter! #TownHalls #TeamBuilding #Innovation

Let's talk about the value of play in the workplace! Celebrating the inaugural #InternationalDayofPlay, let's talk about the power of play in transforming our workplaces! 🎉 Through we can be led to believe it, play isn't just for kids; it's a vital part of adult life, fostering creativity, resilience, and collaboration, as well as wellbeing and sustainable high performance. Today, I'm reflecting on the talk I gave with Twenty One Toys for #disruptHR a few years back, where we explored how play can revolutionize the workplace. It's not just about fun; it's about driving innovation, nurturing well-being, and building stronger teams. Let's champion play as a state of mind and a catalyst for the making our work continuously more human and engaging. Join me in integrating play into our daily routines and watch as it redefines our work culture, leading to higher performance and deeper connections. #PlayIsAStateOfMind #PlayAtWork #FutureOfWorkIsHuman. #wellbeing #sustainablehighperformance #play

📢 June 11th is now declared the #InternationalDayofPlay by the United Nations General Assembly, putting play back on the agenda for 2 billion children around the world. Together with our partners, children and youth, we’re leveraging our expertise, resources, and networks to make this day a reality. A day to mark every child’s right to play, ensuring it is respected, protected, and fulfilled, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj

📢 June 11th is now declared the #InternationalDayofPlay by the United Nations General Assembly, putting play back on the agenda for 2 billion children around the world. Together with our partners, children and youth, we’re leveraging our expertise, resources, and networks to make this day a reality. A day to mark every child’s right to play, ensuring it is respected, protected, and fulfilled, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dWMxentj

Two weeks ago, the fifth cohort of our Innovate Financial Health Lab kicked off at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre in #Toronto, welcoming eight outstanding startups from across Canada: ClearJar and InTuitionPay Inc. (Alberta), ElektraFi (BC), CompareHealth (Manitoba), Buyer Folio and Bidmii, Escheatify, and Karla Rewards (GTA). Our kick-off is always an exciting opportunity for our team and founders to connect, learn about each other, and create a community of support that will carry them through the three-month program and beyond. Day 1: Unleashing Potential and Perfecting Product-Market Fit 💡 The journey began with Mthabisi Mhlanga, CPA, CSPO inspiring our founders to conquer their public speaking fears and embrace their authentic narratives, setting a powerful tone for how they present themselves in pitches and networking. The afternoon session, led by Christopher Bardos, delved into the essence of Product-Market Fit, exploring the critical balance of desirability, viability, and feasibility. Founders resonated with the idea of widening out to narrow in when iterating towards fit, and we dug deep on beachhead markets and what makes a must-change versus a should or could change job. Day 2: Cultivating Values and Envisioning Impact 🌱 Amidst a surprise spring snowstorm, our focus shifted to the core of company values and the mechanics of making meaningful change. Jerry Koh introduced the concept of systemic change, guiding our founders through identifying change leverage points. Following Jerry, Olga Cruz facilitated a session on developing an impact measurement strategy, utilizing the Good & Well Inc. Well framework to enable startups to map their impact comprehensively from inputs to outcomes. The day concluded with Morgan Toane, PCC Toane from KOHO, who led an interactive discussion on the significance of company culture, the importance of open communication channels, and the influence of biases and backgrounds on leadership practices. Morgan’s session, featuring the Empathy Toy from Twenty One Toys., was particularly memorable, offering a unique lens on empathy in leadership. We're thrilled to share more about each of the founders and startups over the coming weeks and further details about our Demo Day on June 17th 🚀Special thanks to our partners, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., for supporting this journey of innovation and impact. #InnovateFinance #DemoDay2024 #ImpactInnovation #IFHLab 💼🌟

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of participating in an Engineering Leader onsite event hosted by Jean-Luc Dery. As part of the event, my TA partner Kristen Sako and I ran an ice breaker using the Empathy Toy workshop. Although the leaders were initially skeptical, they were able to draw parallels to their work and it turned out to be a very memorable and impactful part of the day. Thank you, JL, for the opportunity to partner with the HR team!