Whole Brain® Trust: Think. Connect. Thrive.
6 - 15
Group size
in person
Team type
Whole Brain® Methodology
Whole Brain® Thinking and the HBDI® provide a research-backed framework and assessment to understand thinking preferences, and strengthen communication, collaboration, and decision-making.
Trust is the cornerstone of high-performing teams, and often the first thing to break when communication, expectations, or behaviors fall short. This hands-on workshop blends the Herrmann Whole Brain® Thinking Model with dynamic trust-building experiences to help teams think more effectively, collaborate with empathy, and strengthen trust.
Think smarter. Connect better. Build trust that lasts, so teams don’t just perform, but truly thrive.
Why
Trust is not just a value, it’s a performance driver. This workshop helps participants:
- Understand and navigate diverse thinking styles for better collaboration
- Build awareness of trust-breaking behaviors - and how to shift them
- Strengthen communication, empathy, and psychological safety
- Develop practical skills to address misunderstandings and rebuild trust
- Improve relationships, team dynamics, and overall work culture
What
This workshop isn’t just about trust; it’s a Whole Brain® Thinking journey.
Through exploration, reflection, and shared experiences, participants learn to think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and connect more meaningfully. This practical, hands-on workshop helps individuals and teams unlock the mechanisms of trust, guided by the Whole Brain® Thinking Model.
Participants will explore:
- Trust Fundamentals: What trust means, how it’s built and broken
- Whole Brain® Thinking in Action: Understand and apply the Whole Brain® Model to improve communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making across all areas of work.
- The Trust Ladder: Seven key behaviors that shape personal and professional trust
- Whole Brain® Trust Dynamics: How thinking styles affect the way we build and interpret trust
- Trust or Bust: Scenario-based team challenge to solve complex trust issues
- Trust Charge-up: A reflective tool to evaluate trust levels in key relationships
- Recognition & Appreciation: team-based activity celebrating trust in action
How
This is not a lecture. It’s a Whole Brain® experience:
- Designed using Whole Brain® methodology for balanced learning and engagement
- Interactive, with rich discussions, hands-on activities, and real-time tools
- Playful, with energizing games, visual tools, and creative exercises
- Reflective, with personalized insights, team-based evaluations, and action planning
- Flexible, with two formats: for intact teams or mixed groups
Every element -from models to metaphors- is carefully selected to create both impact and enjoyment.
Who
This workshop is ideal for professionals and teams who want to strengthen collaboration, build trust, and boost their effectiveness - both individually and collectively. It is especially beneficial for:
- Teams and leaders who want to strengthen collaboration, boost performance, and enhance trust across functions and roles.
- Managers and team leaders seeking to develop a more cohesive, high-performing team culture.
- Professionals involved in cross-functional projects, stakeholder management, or decision-making processes that require clarity, empathy, and effective communication.
- Organizations looking to lay the groundwork for psychological safety through greater understanding, empathy, and trust-building practices.
- Everyone who wants to develop their thinking style and learn how to flex across different preferences - to think better, connect better, and thrive in complexity.
Whether you're working with your own team or across teams, you'll gain practical strategies rooted in Whole Brain® Thinking - enabling you to adapt your thinking style, better understand others, and achieve more together.
The program is offered in:
- Team Edition: Tailored for intact teams to deepen mutual understanding and collective trust
- Mixed Group Edition: Designed for professionals from different roles or organizations, with emphasis on personal development and cross-functional collaboration
Details
1x8 hours (1 full day)
AV equipment (projector, screen, speakers) required
Spacious indoor venue
Meet your trainer
Markos Mandes
GrowPlay® Trainer | Whole Brain Thinking®, Team Development & Personal Growth
Markos is a Herrmann HBDI® Certified Practitioner and experiential learning expert who helps people and teams unlock the full power of Whole Brain® Thinking. With a background in psychology, NLP, and more than two decades of facilitation, he designs workshops that blend insight, creativity, and interaction in equal measure.
At Summit, his focus is on helping teams strengthen trust, align their ways of working, and harness diverse thinking styles to achieve more together. Whole Brain® Thinking and the HBDI® have wide-ranging applications across leadership, communication, decision-making, innovation, customer service and more, and Markos brings these to life through engaging, interactive learning journeys. Using tools like LEGO® Serious Play® and dynamic group activities, he transforms complex challenges into opportunities for growth, always with an energy that inspires participation and sparks change.
Over the years, Markos has designed and led learning experiences for people at every level: from frontline staff to C-suite executives, across public and private sectors, multinationals, universities, non-profits, and even scouts, in multiple countries and languages. As a juggler, he knows it’s not about how many balls you keep in the air, but how you stay focused, balanced, and in rhythm — lessons he brings into every team experience.
His guiding belief is simple: on your own you may go faster, but together we go further.
