WISCONSIN DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAM MANAGER TRAINING CENTER
Welcome to the Wisconsin Destination Imagination (WIDI) Team Manager (TM) Training Center
Each season, WIDI holds TM Training webinars to make sure TMs are equipped to have a successful DI season.
Each session is recorded and can be viewed by clicking on the webinar recording button. Follow the session materials link to view the accompanying resource material for each topic.
New Team Manager Training (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 @ 7PM
Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 @ 7PM
This training expands on the training materials offered by Destination Imagination® (DI) and help prepare you to navigate your team through the DI experience.
Topics include an overview of all Resources available to Team Managers, how best to utilize them, and some practical hands on team builders and resources that you can take back to your team!
*This session is not for Early Learning Team Managers
Rising Stars® Team Manager Training (Virtual)
Thursday, November 5th, 2026 @ 7PM
Just for Rising Stars® Early Learning Challenge Team Managers (TMs) who want to know more about Destination Imagination (DI), getting started, and best practices for doing DI with this age group.
Learn how to navigate with your team through the Destination Imagination® team journey!
*This session is not for Competitive Level Team Managers
Challenge Accepted! Instant Challenge Team Manager Training (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 @ 7PM
Join this fun, virtual training to learn the essentials of Instant Challenge. Discover the types of challenges and strategies to guide your team to creative success!
*This session is not for Early Learning Team Managers
Generating & Focusing Tools: Guiding Teams from Chaos to Clarity (Virtual)
Thursday, November 19th, 2026 @ 7PM
How can you help your team think outside of the box? How do you encourage the creative process without interference?
This training is for new and experienced Team Managers who are interested in learning more about the tools available to guide their team through idea generation, narrowing their focus, and creating a successful challenge solution.
Project Management Basics Training (Virtual)
Monday, December 14th, 2026 @ 7PM
Description coming soon!
Getting Tournament Ready: Prep to Presentation Team Manager Training
Thursday, January 21st, 2027 at 7pm
In this training Team Managers learn how to break down a Challenge, effectively complete tournament data forms, understand Scoring, and prepare your team for tournament by understanding what Appraisers are looking for as they apPRAISE your team on Tournament day!
This training is open to both experienced and new Team Managers.
*This session is not for Early Learning Team Managers
Central Challenge Tournament Round Table (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 27th, 2026 at 7pm
Hear from Challenge Masters about what you can expect on tournament day.
The link will be sent to all registered Team Managers and Coordinators.
Save the date!
This session will NOT be recorded due to multiple, concurrent breakout sessions.
Advanced Instant challenge Training (Virtual)
Monday, March 22nd, 2027 @ 7PM
Ready to take your team's IC skills to the next level at State and Global Finals? Our new Advanced Instant Challenge Training Guide dives deep into complex, multi-pathway challenges designed for elite competition. Discover real-world case studies from past Global Finals, including environmental twists with light, water, and wind; as well as advanced nonverbal and split-team communication strategies. Master the math of game theory, score optimization, and mock stress tests to give your team the ultimate competitive edge.
*This session is not for Early Learning Team Managers
REGISTER YOUR TEAM (RYT) TRAINING
Learn how to use Wisconsin Destination Imagination's tournament registration system, Register Your Team (RYT).
