Being able to communicate effectively is not only a valuable trait, it is also a necessity in the business world. Communication plays a role in every aspect of business and takes many forms: written, verbal, and non-verbal. The ability to… Read More
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A Lesson in Teamwork from the Animal Kingdom
Teamwork may seem like a difficult concept for some groups to master. Yet, somehow, our furry and feathery friends display good teamwork instinctively. Seems like we could learn a thing or two from watching how they do things in the… Read More
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Is Your Team Ready? Team Building Can Help You Find Out!
As a business owner, you like to think that you have assembled a crack team of industry experts. However, the effectiveness of your employees cannot be measured by past accomplishments. The strength of your employees is not equivalent to the strength of… Read More
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When Failure is the Best Option
As they say, winning isn’t everything. In fact, there is a lot that can be learned from failure. “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the… Read More
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Why Corporate Team Building is Not a DIY Activity
In today’s do-it-yourself (DIY) world, more and more people are taking it upon themselves to perform activities and assume roles that they would have typically outsourced to a professional. And while this trend is growing increasingly popular amongst homeowners looking… Read More
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Spend One Afternoon Team Building and Explore a New Way of Thinking
As a business owner, manager, coach, or scout leader, you are always looking for ways to improve your group. For businesses, they are constantly looking for ways to increase collaboration, productivity, and, most importantly, profits. For coaches, it’s all about… Read More
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Team Building Helps Eliminate Resistance and Fertilize Growth
Resistance among team members – whether a work group, sports team, or any group for that matter – can cripple efficiency and halt productivity. Therefore, it is the duty of any employer or team leader to eliminate resistance and fertilize… Read More
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Team Building Tip of the Month: Icebreakers Foster Teamwork, Collaboration
Any time a new employee is added to your team it can be difficult for that employee to acclimate to your unique corporate culture. This is especially problematic if the new employee is introverted and doesn’t go out of his/her… Read More
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The Importance of Reflections in Team Building
When people come to a challenge course they participate in a series of different challenges. These could be introducing yourself to a complete stranger, playing a goofy tag game, passing someone through a web of rope or catching a teammate… Read More
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3 Tips for a Great Team Building Event
The NFL draft, which concluded recently, is an interesting concept. Over the now three day event, teams hope to find the missing piece to their championship puzzle by selecting players from the college ranks. These players are then thrust into… Read More