Build Prosthetic Hands for amputees while building a better Team, Business and World.
The Original LN-4 hand: CSR Team Building and Global Collaboration.
Build prosthetic hands for amputees while building a better team, business and world.
The original LN-4 Hand: CSR Team Building Global Collaboration.
How to participate globally:
AMERICAS
You’re in the right spot.
Ways to experience the Build-a-Hand® event:
Choose Between Expert Facilitation or DIY Self-Facilitation Kits.
The Build-a-Hand® experience is designed as a team and leadership development tool. Framed as a ‘Business Simulation’ participants work together to create a product, deliver it on-time, and ensure the quality is intended for its use. Participants are briefed on team and leadership concepts to practice, and then discover they will be building prosthetic hands. This revelation, combined with the astounding story of the LN-4 Prosthetic Hand, turns the experience into a powerful leadership and team building tool. Expert in-person facilitation offers the most impact and has made this experience a global success.
If you’re more interested in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or philanthropic give-back aspect of this project, our DIY kits let you lead the experience as a service initiative, without needing facilitation experience. We provide all the tools (literally and figuratively) to build the LN-4 Prosthetic Hands.
Delivery options: virtual, hybrid, in-person.
IN-PERSON
Facilitated by seasoned keynote speakers, our in-person programs deliver inspiration that will impact your company, culture, and community while giving a life-changing gift to a global recipient.
DO-IT-YOURSELF
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) versions of our programs are a perfect fit for your organizations’ facilitators. We provide everything to complete the team activity including helpful instruction manuals and videos.
VIRTUAL
Virtual programs include a customized keynote and activity-based program facilitation delivered through your favorite virtual platform. Participants are engaged and inspired by our interactive, facilitated virtual activities.
About The Program
The Build-a-Hand® program is about changing the lives of program participants. By building LN-4 Prosthetic Hands for amputees around the world, your group will access the potential of their heads, hands, and hearts to build a better team, a better organization, and a better world. This program blends Corporate Social Responsibilities with team building and is embraced by clients worldwide through virtual, hybrid, DIY, and in-person events.
Featured Build-A-Hand® Videos
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Kit: You Can Do This!
The power of our DIY team building kits is in your hands. With the DIY version of this program, we give you everything you need to build prosthetic hands, a how-to instructional video, and the keys to delivering your very own version of the Build-a-Hand® program to your team.
Building More Than Just Team Spirit
In this heartwarming video, witness how collaboration and perspective come together to create something truly meaningful. Participants not only build stronger team connections but also contribute to a noble cause, leaving a lasting impact on both themselves and the lives they touch.
“The Build-a-Hand event and the personal connection to the prosthetic hands have left a lasting impression on our team. Many people still reference the event 90 days later. Thank you again for your partnership on this project.”
“It is a great cause and a great program and the feedback that we received from the team far and away was that it was the best team building event they have ever participated in. Not to forget the perspective, collaboration, and business aspects that were driven home as well.”
“The program is by far the most memorable, fulfilling, and moving “teambuilding” experience we have participated in.”
“The Build-a-Hand project gave our team a special opportunity to achieve beyond our self-expectations. We found that working together for such a worthwhile cause gave us perspective on new ways to put our collective and individual talents to use for the good of others while learning important lessons about our own capabilities.”
“We’ve done a lot of different team-building activities and other types of exercises through the years, but this one was simply extraordinary. I have lost count of how many participants have grabbed me or emailed me to tell me how impactful it was to them on a professional and personal level.”
“We really had an opportunity to know each other better and to have some fun together in a way that increases our commitment to work together effectively. But the biggest payoff of all was the combined feeling of having accomplished something with such an impact to people around the world. Knowing that we actually made a significant positive difference in the lives of people who so badly need it, was astonishing!”
“We were looking for something that would bring our organizational values to life in a meaningful, memorable and relevant way. The impact on our team was profound.”
“Build-a-Hand became over the course of the few days we were together the metaphor for how our team aspires to work together. Thank you again and I look forward to the opportunity to partner again in the future.”
“We chose Build-a-Hand which reinforced the importance of team effort to reach a common goal while supporting their individual success. The team showed their perseverance, resilience, and ability to adapt to change, especially relevant as our company is going through acquisition integration.”
“We had a fabulous time building the hands during our event. It was really nice for the team to step away from their typical, everyday work and focus on something so different. We accomplished our goal of building teamwork, communication and perspective on work that has a direct impact on the life of someone else.”
“My team LOVED this activity. They were moved to tears and it brought us closer as a team functionally (in how we communicate and lean on each other for their strengths) but also served as a reminder that while we do have to work through our issues from time to time, these are really first world problems and we are all extremely lucky to be who we are, where we are and on such a dynamic team.”
“The thought-provoking Build-a-Hand project for our attendees created the perfect springboard for meaningful discussion and activity exploration for the coming months.”
“The team building program is the perfect blend of heart and mind and the learning stays with you even years later.”
“Build-a-Hand worked really well and the materials provided to run a full training session were very helpful. All communication with Odyssey teams was very quick and easy. I would definitely recommend it as a team building exercise or working on learning new skills/coping with change.”
“I highly recommend this amazing experience, to be part of something that transcends globally. Once you’ve participated you will want to contribute again, as the experience leaves you humbled and grateful.”
“Everyone was so happy to be helping such a great cause and it gave us all such a great feeling of accomplishment. We hope our small part will play a big part in someone’s life.”
“Our group was blown away by the project and each participant gained a new perspective / appreciation for the work they do every day and was equally glad to be able to help make a real difference in someone’s life.”
“We all appreciated the opportunity for some inspiration and chance to make a tangible difference in someone else’s life. It was a welcome change of pace, and a great way to make the most of our time.”
“The entire room, including me, was in tears. It was just an awesome experience and all of the managers involved just loved it.”
“Thanks again for bringing to life the meaning of ONE for our organization. Mission accomplished! The session exceeded every expectation I had creating a unity with our teams and connecting people in meaningful and thought provoking inner-soul searching ways.”
“Odyssey Teams makes it easy to create a sensational team building experience with these kits. Plus the team journey has the uplifting power of giving back to the community. Win-win. They are well worth checking out.”
“Wonderful, engaging, and interactive session. The experiences really got people thinking, acting, and discovering.”