Kalmar provides cargo handling solutions and services for ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. We use SmoothTeam in our software development unit with approximately 160 employees. We act as game leaders ourselves.

Simulations lead to new kinds of discussions

SmoothTeam was different from the concepts we had seen before, and that got us interested. We like the way the service visualises the strengths and dynamics of the team. Each simulation is different because of the teams' participants. The simulations have led to new topics of discussion that didn't really exist before. For our teams, it is important that participating in the simulations is a fun experience.

Low threshold for successful use

The SmoothTeam tool is really easy to use and no previous facilitation experience is needed. Almost all of our simulations have been carried out in a hybrid model, i.e. with both remote and local participants. We have also had simulations where the tool coped very well with specific situations. For example, one person's network connection was unstable, but the tool did not panic.

Most participants liked the concept

The simulations have led to new debates. Most participants have liked the concept, and we expect the benefits of the service to be seen outside the simulations in terms of improved teamwork.

Andrew Cox
Veli-Pekka Jaakkola
Risto Lintinen
Kalmar Global