TEAM DEVELOPMENT

The Brigade

(bri·gade, noun: a kitchen team in which every member has a defined role, working together as one)Strong teams. Stronger connections.

WHY FOOD

Something changes when people gather around food.

Conversations come easier. Titles matter less. Colleagues who sit in separate meetings all week find themselves side by side, working toward the same plate.

Food creates a natural bridge between people. The Brigade uses it to build the skills that let teams function and leaders thrive, at every level.

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Build Strong TeamsA shared language gives every person a clear role and a reason to contribute.
Strengthen ConnectionsWorking toward one goal builds trust that carries back into the workplace.
Break Down BarriersTitles and departments fall away. People see each other differently.

For any team that works together, serves others or leads people.

★★★★★

“Our Goodwill Team building exercise was a huge success! I enjoyed getting to know my colleagues while learning the proper way to hold a knife, make the best infused olive oil, and prepare a delicious meal using fresh, local ingredients.”

Sasi BarrettGoodwill · Google Review

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Three ways to build your brigade.

Every experience develops communication, ownership, leadership, prioritization, adaptability and collaboration.

THE STARTING POINT

The Session

One half-day experience for one team


  • Goal-setting call before your session
  • Facilitated half-day experience
  • Team debrief
  • Team insights summary

Reserve The Session

FOR LEADERS

The Leadership Track

For new managers and emerging leaders


  • Focused on leading under pressure
  • Delegation, feedback and clear communication
  • Built around your leaders’ goals
  • Leadership insights summary

Reserve The Leadership Track

HOW IT WORKS

Our process is simple.

1ConnectTell us about your team and the goals you want them to reach.
2ExperienceYour team learns, practices and grows together, in our Charlottesville kitchen, at your site or virtually.
3GrowWe debrief with your team and share insights that carry back into the work.
From “I think I can” to “I know I can.”

Ready to build your brigade?

Tell us about your team and where you see them going. We will design an experience that helps them get there.

The Brigade

The Brigade brings your team together through hands-on experiences that build connection, communication and leadership. Tell us about your team, and we will shape an experience around your goals.

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Prefer to talk first? Call 434.218.2637

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