Learning Outcomes
Cross-team coordination and alignment
Understanding interdependence within systems
Information sharing and collaboration
Big-picture thinking
Balancing autonomy with shared goals
Independent efforts connected by a
shared purpose.
Archipelago is a collaborative team challenge where groups operate as separate “islands,” each responsible for a specific task or resource. While teams work independently, success depends on how effectively they coordinate, share information, and align their efforts with the larger objective.
The activity highlights the importance of connection, interdependence, and seeing beyond individual roles to achieve collective success. It simulates complex organizational structures, demonstrating that siloed working habits must give way to cross-functional alignment.
