Competitive game of coffee trading
Bean Around the World is a fun, fast-paced challenge where teams take on the role of coffee traders navigating the global supply chain. From sourcing beans in Kenya and Brazil to selling blends to ever-discerning consumers, teams must master buying, trading, and selling to maximise profits. Played over three years, the goal is to finish with the most cash by responding to changing market trends.
This activity is perfect for coffee lovers, combining the excitement of the coffee business with real-world strategic thinking. It’s an engaging, relatable way for teams to learn business dynamics while having fun.
Recommended especially for leaders and managers, Bean Around the World strengthens skills in strategic planning, risk management, and negotiation. By simulating market forces and encouraging collaboration, it fosters teamwork and breaks down silos, ensuring all participants work towards a common goal.
It sharpens decision-making, adaptability, and customer understanding, making it a powerful tool for leaders who must navigate complex, fast-moving environments. For organisations in the Middle East, this experience enhances collaboration and market insight, all while enjoying a coffee-themed challenge.
The idea was for our people to stop working for a minute, focus on the team needs and dynamics, and sharpen the tools that would help them work smarter and better together. Bean Around the World really achieved this aim in a fun, engaging way.
Leading hospitality company use business game Bean Around the World to focus on strategic planning.