How it works

HERO of Oz: A Mindset & Skills Workshop for Navigating Change is part of teambuilding.com’s POP Series, where Positive Organizational Psychology meets pop culture. The workshop uses story, science, and skill-building to make evidence-based workplace concepts memorable, accessible, and actionable. In this experience, The Wizard of Oz becomes the through-line for understanding what it feels like to be dropped into change: new world, new rules, unexpected challenges, and no obvious path forward.

Just like Dorothy lands in Oz after a tornado, today’s teams are navigating constant change — new tools, shifting priorities, restructuring, AI disruption, and evolving ways of working. Even when change brings opportunity, it also demands mental energy. This workshop helps participants build the mindset and psychological resources needed to adapt, stay motivated, and keep moving toward meaningful goals.

At the center of the workshop is Psychological Capital, or PsyCap — a highly researched set of mental resources linked with workplace satisfaction, performance, wellbeing, and reduced burnout. PsyCap includes four HERO resources: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism. After setting the stage with Growth Mindset and PsyCap, participants go on a gamified HERO journey where they become active players in their own learning: practicing micro-skills, making choices, receiving feedback, and building resources they can use to navigate change individually and with their teams.

This workshop was developed by Tasia Duske, co-owner of teambuilding.com and doctoral candidate in Positive Organizational Psychology, as part of teambuilding.com’s work to translate workplace science into practical, memorable, and engaging team experiences.

What you'll do

  • Explore change through a memorable Wizard of Oz story lens

  • Learn the HERO skills of Psychological Capital: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism

  • Practice change-navigation micro-skills through interactive, game-based challenges

Perfect for

  • Navigating major change, uncertainty, restructuring, or shifting priorities

  • Adapting to new tools, technology, AI, or ways of working

  • Looking to build confidence, resilience, and a shared language for change

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Agenda · 1h 30m total

  1. Welcome and set the stage for change through Oz
    10 minutes
    Meet your host, get oriented to the workshop, and step into the Wizard of Oz story lens for navigating change.
  2. Introduction to Growth Mindset and Psychological Capital
    15 minutes
    Learn how Growth Mindset sets the foundation for change, and how Psychological Capital turns that belief into action through four HERO resources: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism.
  3. HERO Journey Game Set-up (Skill-building segment)
    5 minutes
    Your HERO Journey Begins Get introduced to the game board and the mission: build the psychological resources needed to navigate change.
  4. Hope (Scarecrow) - The Will and the Way to reach meaningful goals
    12 minutes
    As a resource, hope is the will and the way to reach meaningful goals. Understand the concept and learn a micro-skill to put it into action.
  5. Efficacy (Cowardly Lion) - Confidence to take on challenges
    12 minutes
    Efficacy is the confidence to take on challenges and organize action. Understand the concept and learn a micro-skill to put it into action.
  6. Resilience (Wicked Witch) - Ability to bounce back after adversity
    12 minutes
    Resilience is the ability to bounce back after set-backs. Understand the concept and learn a micro-skill to put it into action.
  7. Optimism (Tin Man): Flexible and Realistic Explanatory Style
    12 minutes
    Optimism is more than a positive outlook of the future; it is also a flexible and realistic explanatory style.
  8. Bring it Home with Dorothy - Key Take-Aways
    12 minutes
    Dorothy brings the workshop home by reviewing resources, key-take aways, and how to apply concepts immediately.

Included with your booking

  • Expert facilitation

    90-minute live session led by our host.

  • Dedicated support crew

    A co-host runs logistics, plus a VIP contact before, during, and after.

  • Virtual-ready setup

    Runs on our Zoom — no downloads or prep.

  • All materials included

    Game assets, props, and supplies.

  • Fully insured

    COI, general liability, and workers' comp maintained by teambuilding.com.

  • Memorable team moments

    We capture share-ready team photos.

Available add-ons

  • Post-Event Leadership Report: Change Capacity Snapshot
    $250.00 fixed
    Participants complete a brief pre- and post-workshop survey to reflect on their Psychological Capital resources: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism. After the event, our team provides leadership with an aggregate summary of participant scores, trends across the HERO resources, and key takeaways from the workshop. This snapshot helps leaders understand the team’s current change-navigation resources and identify where additional support may be helpful.
  • Extended Team Debrief & Action Planning Session (+30 min)
    $15.00 per guest
    Guided debrief focused on applying the HERO skills to real workplace change.
  • Leadership Consultation — Applying HERO to Workplace Culture
    $500.00 fixed
    A post-workshop consultation to help leaders embed the HERO resources into team norms, communication, meetings, and change initiatives so the workshop becomes part of everyday culture.

You should know

  • All participants need a computer with webcam, microphone, and internet connection capable of video calls. No downloads required.

Plans might change? No problem.

Reschedule free up to 3 days before your event, or cancel 7+ days out for a full account credit.

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No credit Cancel within 3 days of the event.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people can join Change Navigation Workshop: HERO of OZ ?

Change Navigation Workshop: HERO of OZ works for groups of 10 to 75 guests. Planning something bigger? Our client advisors can split larger teams across multiple sessions.

How long does Change Navigation Workshop: HERO of OZ last?

The full experience runs about 90 minutes, guided by your host from kickoff to wrap-up.

Is Change Navigation Workshop: HERO of OZ virtual or in person?

This is a fully virtual experience. It runs on our Zoom account by default, so there is nothing to download or set up — just join and play.

How much does Change Navigation Workshop: HERO of OZ cost?

Pricing starts at $60 per person. Use the guest counter on this page to see your exact total instantly — no email or phone number required.

What if our plans change?

You can reschedule free up to 3 days before your event. The full cancellation policy on this page covers credits and cutoff dates.

How does booking work?

Booking is instant: pick a date, add your details, and pay online — your session is confirmed right away.

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