As a Team Manager, you notice the growth that happens in young people on a Destination Imagination (DI) team. At the beginning of the year, they are leery of working together, afraid to share ideas, or resistant to listening to each other. They may have trouble deciding on a Challenge or may not handle disagreements […]
Aside from practicing Instant Challenges, team-building exercises are a great way for teams to bond, learn more about each other, and learn to work as a team. The idea is not only to get your team to have as many experiences as possible, but to have different kinds of experiences. Cook Together: By making a […]
Destination Imagination, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Michele Tuck-Ponder, Esq. as our new Executive Director. In December 2017, Tuck-Ponder was appointed as Destination Imagination’s Interim CEO and has been working closely with the Board of Trustees and staff on a strategic plan for sustainable growth and impact. “I am honored and inspired […]
Ready to take your Destination Imagination (DI) skills abroad? DI Poland is opening up its 2019 Affiliate Tournament to all registered teams across the globe! The DI Poland Affiliate Tournament will take place in Wroclaw from March 1-3, 2019 and is an opportunity for international teams to meet new people, showcase their creativity and immerse […]
I love when kids brainstorm. They really get it—not the least bit constrained by physics, costs, time, skills, or any well-established laws of nature—exactly as it should be. Your team’s ability to bring some of their awesome ideas into reality very much depends on their individual skills. Can the Team Manager help students expand their […]
The Alumni Council (AC) is seeking three new members! Has Destination Imagination been a major part of your life? Would you like to give back to the program in a way that fosters alumni involvement and ensures the program continues to serve the next generation of creative thinkers, doers and leaders? If you are passionate […]
You’ve gathered your team and are getting ready for your first team meeting. How do you get started? How will this group of students learn to work together? How will the team members get their ideas out of their heads and bring them to life? Destination Imagination provides resources to help you guide your team […]
As your team develops a solution to their Team Challenge, they may run into sections of the Challenge they find unclear or don’t understand at all. If your team runs into this issue or has a question about something stated in Rules of the Road, the Team Manager can submit a Team Clarification on the team’s […]
Know a student who is an aspiring actor or reporter? Destination Imagination is looking for kids and teens to bring our Challenge Preview videos to life! Our Challenge Preview videos give Destination Imagination participants a sneak peek at our seasonal Team Challenges and are viewed by more than 25,000 people around the world. The Challenge Preview videos […]
Destination Imagination, Inc. is a leading educational nonprofit dedicated to engaging participants in project-based challenges that are designed to build confidence and develop extraordinary creativity, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills. We are seeking a full-time Event Manager and a full-time Director of Affiliate Relations in our headquarters office, located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. […]