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Savannah

The Games of Emotionally Intelligent Communication

Savannah is a set of three board games that train emotionally intelligent communication at work: how to give feedback, handle tension and keep conversations healthy when the stakes are high. Get certified and run it with your teams or your clients.

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When to choose Savannah

You want to build healthy communication skills: emotionally intelligent and assertive communication, feedback, conflict management.
You run team programmes that aim to increase psychological safety.
You want a shared language of feedback across the organisation, starting from onboarding.

Two ways of speaking

Savannah is built on Nonviolent Communication (NVC). It contrasts the voice that escalates a conversation with the one that keeps it healthy.

The Jackal

Reactive and toxic. It shows up as BIG MAD.

B lackmail"If you don't deliver on time, I will escalate to your boss."
I mperatives"You must not use this approach again."
G uilt"It's because of you!"
M enace"You had better not be late again."
A buse"Only 10% over target? I was expecting more."
D ominance"In 5 minutes, everything must be ready!"

The Giraffe

Empathetic and assertive. It speaks OENA, from your own perspective and from the other person's.

O bservationsWhat happened, described as facts, without interpretation.
E motionsHow the situation affects you, or the other person.
N eedsWhat matters in this situation, and why.
A ctionsWhat you propose, or what the other person expects, from here.

The three games

Game 1

Recognise the BIG MAD Jackals

When emotions run high, it is easy to slip into threats, blame and other Jackal habits. Players learn to spot them and stay clear of toxic ways of expressing emotions.

1 Game 2

Save the Baby Giraffes

Once players know the "don'ts", they master the "do's". They practise the micro-skills that let them express and respond to emotions in a balanced, constructive way.

2 Game 3

Face the Emotional Challenge

Know-how turns into action. Players handle challenging situations with the micro-skills they have acquired and get real-time feedback from the other players and the facilitator.

What participants gain

Tools for conscious, assertive and empathetic communication
Awareness of their own toxic communication patterns
A shared, practical language for feedback and difficult conversations

Get certified in Savannah

Run it your way: the workshop flexes from half a day to 1.5 days.

A 2-day virtual certification workshop, instructor-led, in English or Romanian
3 complete game kits for up to 24 participants
Downloadable materials for participants: take-aways, tips and tricks
A final certification assignment
A 2-hour 1:1 coaching session with one of our master trainers, to prepare or debrief your first delivery

Pricing on request.

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Questions

What is Savannah?

A set of three board games, built on Nonviolent Communication, that train feedback, assertiveness and conflict management in teams.

Who should get certified?

Internal trainers and L&D specialists who want to run game-based workshops on communication, as well as training companies and freelance trainers looking to broaden their portfolio with a proven, engaging method.

How many participants can play?

The certification includes 3 game kits for up to 24 participants.

In what language is the certification delivered?

English or Romanian.

The other five sets

Communication

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