Building Better Teams Through Play: Alexandra Suchman on Transformative Collaboration

In this episode of The Success Partner Podcast, host Daya Naef is joined by Alexandra Suchman, founder of Barometer XP, to explore the power of play in improving workplace collaboration, communication, and team culture. Alexandra shares how her background in operations and organizational development led her to realize that interpersonal dynamics—not systems—are often the real challenges in teams. By using games and experiential learning, she helps teams uncover hidden dynamics, foster trust, and build stronger relationships—whether remote, hybrid, or in-person.They discuss:Why interpersonal conflict is the root of most workplace issuesHow games create a low-stakes environment to explore communication stylesThe impact of introversion and extroversion in team decision-makingHow remote and hybrid teams can still build strong, connected culturesWhy trust and clarity are essential for innovation and accountabilityTraining and certification programs that teach leaders how to integrate play into culture-buildingGuest Bio: Alexandra Suchman is the co-founder of Barometer XP, a company that uses game-based learning to foster collaboration, self-awareness, and trust within organizations. With a background in operations and organizational development, Alex now teaches teams and leaders how to transform workplace culture through interactive play.Connect with Alexandra Suchman: 🌐 Website: https://barometerxp.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Alexandra SuchmanConnect with Host, Daya Naef: 🌐 Website: https://thesuccesspartner.com 📧 [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: Daya Naef