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Northgate Training Activities is the leading designer worldwide of original, interactive and participative (learning by doing) team training games, training activities and business simulations for Trainers. Established in 1979, we have shipped over 30,000 products to over 60 countries so you can rely on Northgate's tried, tested and trusted management training games to support your learning initiatives.
We make it easy for you to put experiential learning into your training courses. Our training materials add interest, increase motivation and significantly improve learning outcomes.
We save trainers time and effort by giving you creative and memorable training resources that are packed with learning points. Full guidance is provided in the Trainer's Notes for each product on how to run and debrief the training activity (no specialist knowledge required), and each Northgate training activity or business simulation comes with a repeat use licence for a minimum of five years (please see individual product pages for more information) offering excellent value for money.
We have a library of over 80 different off-the-shelf management training games to choose from. Here are some of the learning topics we cover:
We are fast, friendly and responsive - get in touch today to find out how we can help you!
We are passionate about designing serious training games for trainers - to help you deliver effective learning outcomes.
Our philosophy is that learning by doing is the best way to learn. Northgate training games, training activities and business simulations require delegate participation, the vital ingredient for effective learning. As the famous philosopher, Confucius, said:
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.
This highly regarded learning method has many advantages because it:
We supply to a wide range of organisations which include:
In short anyone who designs or runs training courses and would like an interactive element in their training courses.
We also offer a bespoke training game design service if you are looking for a memorable and effective training activity to address specific training requirements and/or organisation-specific scenarios and culture. If you would like to explore commissioning a bespoke training activity please contact us.
You can rely on Northgate training games and our well-earned reputation in the training market to deliver excellent results for both you and your delegates. Just take a look at our client testimonials page to find out who else uses our trusted management training games!
The Northgate team work closely together to develop effective training materials and deliver excellent customer service. If you’d like some advice, please get in touch. We'll be very happy to talk to you about your training.
Wow! I found 'Emotional Intelligence' to be absolutely inspiring. Each group had a very revealing and powerful discussion which made a significant positive impact on everyone attending. Thank you and well done! I plan to use it wherever I can in future courses.
Steve Laing, Consultant, QC Training International
MD
Mike Lynch is the founder of Northgate and chief designer of all Northgate activities. Mike's key role is developing new products and advising trainers on the best product to suit their particular needs. It is the Trainer who is in the firing line and needs to know the activity they are using will deliver their learning objectives and do the job effectively.
Client Support
Sarah is a key member of our Client Support Team and deals with client enquiries and orders. Sarah also maintains our client and licence records, makes up training packs and is in charge of ensuring our made-up packs are kept well-stocked and ready to be despatched across the UK and globe.
Co-Director
Jill is Co-Director and chief editor in the design and development of new products. Jill has played a large role in converting many of our products to suitability for use in virtual classrooms over the past 18 months or so. She also oversees stock re-ordering and makes sure our product range is as relevant and as wide-ranging as possible.
Business Development Manager
Zoe advises trainers on products and manages the Northgate team, as well as overseeing Northgate's marketing and business development initiatives. This includes directing efforts on our website and new Trainerhub, email marketing, advertising and PR, exhibitions and the annual Northgate Catalogue.
Accounts Manager
Lyn looks after all the accounts and manages the financial transactions of the business.
Client Support
Michelle is a key member of our Client Support Team and deals with incoming enquiries and orders as well as maintaining our client and licence records. She packages our products for despatch across the UK and internationally. Michelle also assists with our social media channels.
Client Support
Kasey is a key member of our Client Support Team, processing orders and dealing with client enquiries. Kasey also maintains our client database and licence records and makes up training packs for despatch across the UK and globe.
