by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Jan 11, 2020 | News, Team Manager Corner, Training
When creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills are becoming more important to Future of Work jobs, over 200 students came to build those skills at Southern New Hampshire University’s main campus on Saturday at our DIve In! program. The students, from grades...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Dec 26, 2019 | Coordinators, Team Manager Corner
In an rare move, I am posting from the first-person view as a board member of NHICC (New Hampshire Innovation & Creativity Connection). 13 years ago, Sir Ken Robinson, British author, speaker and international adviser on education in the arts to government,...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Nov 10, 2019 | News, Team Manager Corner, Training
New teams and almost new teams can be trained in a fun, hands-on program that lets you “Wade In” to Destination Imagination. Learn the basics of this global program (150,000 students in 30 countries) and how you can build teamwork, collaboration and...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Nov 9, 2019 | DI Program, News, Team Manager Corner
New Team Managers met experienced NH Destination Imagination board members and team managers today in Hooksett’s Memorial School. For many, New Team Manager Training was their first time learning about the size of the Destination Imagination organization (over...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Oct 27, 2019 | Coordinators, Team Manager Corner, Training
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019 Where: Hooksett Memorial School Check-in will open at 8:00 AM. Sessions will begin at 8:30 AM, and should end by about 3:30 PM. Cost: $40 per attendee, or $50 for registrations made after the Monday before each workshop. Lunch: Bring a...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Feb 13, 2019 | News, Team Manager Corner
We know – you need all the help you can get while you facilitate your team to Regionals. They will make it, and they will own their solution – and that’s part of the learning. But, we can make life easier for you with our Regional Tournament Survival...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Jan 13, 2019 | News, Team Manager Corner
Until February 15th, Destination Imagination accepts and publishes Clarifications to Challenges (except for the early learning Rising Stars! challenge). These Clarifications supersede the rules, so check them out frequently. They can be found on our CHALLENGE PAGE....
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Dec 11, 2018 | Team Manager Corner, Training
Our annual skills training for Team Members, DIve In! will be held on Saturday, January 5th at Southern New Hampshire University – and registration is open! Teams get to choose several workshops and participate in an Instant Challenge Skills Workshop. Many of...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Nov 3, 2018 | DI Program, Team Manager Corner, Training
Imagine trying to help kids develop creativity, problem-solving, and other skills that prepare them for the future of work. 40 new volunteer Destination Imagination Team Managers were trained in these skills Saturday at Hooksett Memorial School. In all, their work...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Sep 30, 2018 | DI Program, Team Manager Corner, Training
Get your calendar out and save these dates that cover training for Team Managers, Appraisers and Team Members as well as likely tournament dates. New Team Managers should really attend one of these training events that provide you with tools to facilitate better...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Aug 29, 2018 | DI Program, News, Team Manager Corner
Each year, the top scoring Destination Imagination teams in each affiliate around the world qualify to send teams as representatives to Destination Imagination Global Finals. Often, over 1,400 teams – and about 10,000 students attend the world’s largest...
by wayne.kurtzman@nh-di.org | Jul 28, 2018 | DI Program, Team Manager Corner
While Camp Gottalikachallenge is jump-starting creativity, Destination Imagination has posted the Challenge videos for the upcoming competition year. It’s a quick way to get a taste of what each Challenge will be asking you and your team to solve. As usual,...
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