You may be thinking, “Ugh. There’s no way my team will be ready for the tournament!” Well… you couldn’t be more wrong. I became a Team Manager in 1997. At the time, [...]

The 2016-17 Travel Guide for Teams is now available! Click here to download the guide. The Travel Guide for Teams tells you what to expect at your tournament. Inside this Guide, you will find [...]

Whether you’re preparing for your upcoming Regional Tournament, Affiliate Tournament or Global Finals, using publicity to promote your team is a great way to show your community the great things [...]

Fundraising ideas are key to success. Whether you’re hosting a traditional or unique fundraiser, it’s important to be creative and to have an effective campaign that will grab the attention of [...]

One of the most difficult things for a team to do during the Destination Imagination (DI) season is to transition from brainstorming to actually creating. The brainstorming is fun and easy, and [...]

Instant Challenge. Hmmm. Where to begin? I struggled with how to begin this article, but then it came to me. Much like Instant Challenge – just jump in! There are so many things I have [...]

“Look to your left. Look to your right. Look around this entire circle. You may not know it now, but these are going to be some of your best friends.” I spoke these words to my Rising Stars! (now [...]

Critical thinking is about breaking down big problems into smaller ones. When we want inspiration, complex tasks can overwhelm us; thinking critically orients us to seeing these complex tasks as [...]

Now that the DI season is underway, it’s time to start our Challenge solutions! It’s no secret that to get to Global Finals, and succeed, your team needs to go above and beyond. You also know [...]

I was thrilled last year to be Team Manager for my granddaughter’s Destination Imagination (DI) Rising Stars! team. It was nearly two decades since I had a similar role with my sons’ teams. This [...]