Discover WorkPlay

Bailey WorkPlay stands at the intersection of play and learning, revolutionizing development initiatives through a unique framework that emphasizes workforce creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Our tailored programs are designed to tackle the complex challenges organizations face today.

Founded in 2021, Bailey WorkPlay emerged from a vision to harness the power of play in professional environments, making learning both engaging and effective. Our approach is supported by extensive research in adult learning and organizational behavior.

Our Core Values

At Bailey WorkPlay, our core values guide everything we do, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and playful learning.

Innovation

We believe in continuously pushing the boundaries of traditional learning to create fresh, effective solutions that inspire growth and engagement.

Collaboration

Our approach emphasizes teamwork and open communication, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in the learning process.

Playfulness

We embrace play as a vital element of our methodology, fostering a joyful environment that enhances creativity and encourages out-of-the-box thinking.

About Chris

Howdy. I’m the Executive Director at Bailey WorkPlay. You’ll find that I’m a passionate advocate for helping organizations bring more playfulness to how they learn and lead. With over 20 years experience in managing nonprofits and companies of various shapes and sizes, there’s not much I haven’t encountered in my career. It’s this familiarity – in particular the serious issues and challenges that face business today – that fuels my work to help others playfully fulfill their full potential – for themselves, their organizations, their families, and their communities.

An educator at heart, I earned my M.Ed. degree in organizational learning and leadership from the University of Georgia. My applied research into educational psychology, organization change, play theory, and action learning enable me to bring a deeply grounded expertise in how play is a vital component to creating the types of businesses that thrive in complex and uncertain times. I am a certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator and hold an executive change coaching certification from Key Change Institute.

A native West Virginian, my play profile involves hikes in the woods with my wife, traveling to foreign lands, experiencing new foods and drinks, headbanging to classic heavy metal music, and solving the daily New York Times crossword puzzle. I credit discovering Monty Python’s Flying Circus as a middle schooler for my oddball and cheeky sense of humor.

Ready to Build a Better Workplace?

Let’s talk about how we can transform your workplace into an environment of growth and creativity. Connect with us today to get started!