Teambuilding Goldberg Machine in St. Petersburg, Russia

Goldberg Machine

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3. Geography of the program
4. Why us
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Program

1. Teaming: Participants are formed into teams, each responsible for a specific segment of the Goldberg Machine. Roles within the team are assigned based on the individual skills and interests of each participant.
2. Developing Drawings: Each team develops a plan for its segment, defining materials, assembly methods, and points of interaction with neighboring areas. Communication, planning, and risk management are critical at this stage.
3. Assembling and Debugging: Teams begin the physical implementation of their projects. This stage requires precision, patience, and the ability to quickly solve problems. Experimentation, adjustments, and the search for optimal solutions are all integral parts of the process.
4. Connecting Segments: The most critical moment is connecting all segments into a single Goldberg Machine. This is where the coordination of all teams, the accuracy of the design, and the quality of the assembly are tested. Final adjustments and refinements are inevitable, requiring maximum concentration and mutual understanding.
5. Launching the Machine: The culmination of the program is the ceremonial launch of the Goldberg Machine. All participants hold their breath as the elements launch each other. A successful launch is a triumph of collective intelligence, evidence of the effectiveness of teamwork and the result of joint efforts!

After the launch is complete, an analysis of the process is carried out, the strengths and weaknesses of the teams are identified, and lessons learned from the experience of creating the Goldberg Machine are discussed. This stage allows you to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired, as well as identify areas for further development of teamwork skills.

Goldberg Machine Photo

Our "machine" uses a unique truss system, a system of axles and gears, and unique triggers. It is possible to use air and helium balloons, simple pyrotechnics, electricity and, of course, classical mechanics – balls, carts, pipes, blocks and similar elements.

Thanks to many years of experience in developing engineering teambuilding programs, our "Goldberg Machine" combines the advantages of the classic "Chain Reaction" program (assembling a chain from scrap materials) and the "Constructor" program (assembling a chain from elements according to a drawing):

• The advantages of the "Constructor" teambuilding are large, beautiful base design, simple and clear assembly of the main units according to the scheme (drawing). Possibility to assemble in large "blocks" with subsequent joining together. Possibility to vary the complexity and number of elements. Possibility to connect all the structures into one large chain.
• Advantages of the team building "Chain Reaction" - freedom of creativity. The drawing sets only the general scheme of the design, and the team comes up with the details themselves, and the same element can be made in different ways. Due to this, the result significantly depends on the diligence and attentiveness of the team, and the intrigue remains - will the chain work or not, so it is really interesting to assemble and launch.

Example Goldberg Machine Video

Options for the "Goldberg Machine" teambuilding scenario

• "Cooperative" - ​​each team builds one of the elements of a common large chain. All elements are connected to each other and launched from each other. The elements are different for each team, resulting in a large and diverse "Goldberg Machine". An excellent option for a program for any number of participants, uniting the entire team.
• "Competitive" - ​​teams compete with each other. All teams have either the same or a similar set of elements, and each team makes its own independent "machine" from several elements. The result is assessed by the jury according to various criteria (whether the machine worked or not, the number and variety of elements, the design and "idea" of the machine). An excellent option for when a competitive format of the event is needed.

Program geography

We will hold the team building "Goldberg Machine" in any city in Russia and the world. We have already assembled in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Dhaka (Bangladesh).

Why us:

• Individual approach: we adjust the program taking into account the specifics of your company and the level of engineering training of the participants.
• Professional equipment: unique equipment of our own design, allowing you to create a Goldberg Machine of any complexity.
• Experienced instructors: our experience in implementing engineering programs is more than 20 years. We will do everything to ensure that your team building is as effective as possible and achieves the set goals.
• Unforgettable impressions: creating the Goldberg Machine is an exciting and memorable event that will leave a vivid mark in the memory of each participant.
• Real result: Increasing team cohesion, creativity and efficiency is a real result that you will feel in practice.

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