Team Hollywood is a creative yet highly challenging program in which participants are broken up into small groups of 5 – 7 and are required to make short films based around the core values, objectives, and goals of their company. These core values are personified by selecting a movie theme from a collection of popular classic and modern movies. Once a movie is selected, each team is provided a camera, props, soundtracks, and a coach that will help them with the logistical issues involved in the making of the film. Participants will experience the challenge and reward of working within their teams as they go from storyboarding to a finished product of a 5 – 7 minute edited film. The end of the day is reserved for the viewing of these films and finally voting for best film, and best actor/actress, with awards given out accordingly.
Team Hollywood focuses primarily on Secret 4, Ennoble the Effort. The filmmaking process serves as a metaphor for creating a compelling vision of the future. Effective leaders leverage hope and inspiration in ways that motivate their employees to greatness, much in the same way great filmmakers instill awe with their storytelling. This program places a specific emphasis on building the leader’s storytelling toolkit and in how to help others see the future in a way that brings out the best in them. In addition the standard 8 Secrets curriculum, Team Hollywood can also serve as an engaging experiential element of an appreciative inquiry.
