Author Archives: portiatung

About portiatung

Play coach, storyteller, wishmaker and Founder of The School of Play www.theschoolofplay.org

Make 2015 Your Year of Play

Posted on March 24, 2015 by portiatung

The Meaning of Life Did you know that in Chinese, the word “business” is made up of two characters that translate to “meaning” and “life”? Given that we spend more than 70% of our waking hours doing work or work-related … Continue reading →

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Playmaking in Action!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by portiatung

“Screw work let’s play!” Do you sometimes wish you could goof off work and play? If you want to find out more about the subject of Play, join us in an interactive presentation, inspired by the theory and experience of … Continue reading →

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The Play Manifesto

Posted on April 22, 2012 by portiatung

Welcome to The Play Manifesto! Since we take Play seriously around here, we’ve come up with our very own Play Manifesto. We define “Play” as an act when you have more fun than purpose. We’ve yet to come across play … Continue reading →

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The Sorry Tale of the Sea Squirt

Posted on December 22, 2011 by portiatung

Splash! It’s time we went on an adventure under the sea! Do you see what I see? Can you spot the humble sea squirt with its green curliculies and orange form swaying about in the current? Meet the Sea Squirt … Continue reading →

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What is play?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by portiatung

According to Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Play Institute, true play is about fair play and being a good sport. Play has a purpose You know you’re in play when you have more fun than purpose. Many adults … Continue reading →

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A Playmaker is…

Posted on December 9, 2011 by portiatung

A Playmaker is like a hostess-with-the-mostess. Think Julia Child. They work hard to provide the ideal conditions of play. Most important of all, they invite instead of force people to play. Those who choose to join in are welcome to … Continue reading →

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A Playmaker is…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by portiatung

A Playmaker is not afraid of rejection or put-downs. We are brought up to believe that “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” but Playmakers know damn well that’s just a song we chant … Continue reading →

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Where to start with Playmaking?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by portiatung

Playmaking is a great tool for problem solving. By adopting a playful mindset, we set aside our inhibitions and make room for creativity and innovation. Ezra Pound, a famous American poet once said, great poetry “makes things new”. By that … Continue reading →

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What is Playmaking?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by portiatung

Playmaking is the act of transforming work through play. It’s play with a purpose, what I call “Deliberate Play”. It’s a simple idea that requires a desire for fun, great courage and respect for people. Why is Playmaking important? We … Continue reading →

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Welcome Playmakers!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by portiatung

The Power of Play – Making Good Teams Great  Following the success of introducing the concept of Playmaking into the workplace at this year’s Oredev in Malmö, Sweden, this marks the start of a movement for incorporating more play into … Continue reading →

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