The Simulation Game for Soft Skills
The Toothpick Factory© is a hands-on activity, set in a manufacturing context, that stimulates discussion and awareness about a wide range of soft skills that are essential in today’s work and personal relationships.
What are soft skills?
These are workplace standards of behavior needed by:
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Team-building skills
- Listening skills
- Flexibility
- Active listening
Contact events@flate.org for your free Toothpick Factory Curriculum Kit. Additional information and replacement files can be found here.
Educator Feedback
“It’s a simple concept for teaching a difficult topic.”
“Provided clarity for a focus on team interaction.”
“It will engage the students and make it fun.”
“Good team activity, both in the classroom and at work!”
Toothpick Factory debuted in China in early December 2008, at a workshop for Tech teachers. The workshop was held in Dalian, China at a faculty workshop. Four teams of four plus a client team of three
View the video here.