Over the years, of all the age groups I have taught, Middle school has to be my favorite. They are at that awkward time where they don’t know if they are children, adults, or somewhere in between. Some are coming… Read More
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Team Building: Are You a Risk Taker?
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” – Beverly Sils Many organizations under-perform because people are discouraged from innovating. Many organizations under-perform because People are discouraged from innovating Repercussions for failure are… Read More
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Team Building Tip: Implications of Different Learning Styles
When a manager or teacher understands learning styles, learning and change can be achieved with ease. David Kolb developed the four learning styles model in 1984. The four styles are Reflectors, Theorists, Pragmatists and Activists. Reflectors are the imaginative people… Read More
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Team Building Tip of the Month: Being Open to Change
Team Building Tip of the Month: Green Eggs & Ham: Being Open to Change I recently saw an old classic book by Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs & Ham. In it, the main character is insistent that he would not like… Read More
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Team Building Tip of the Month: Total Commitment
At Terrapin Adventures, we have a low ropes course element called Wild Woozy. Two participants face each other while balancing on a triangle shaped cable using each other for support. The goal of this team building exercise is to travel… Read More
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Where To Have Your Team Building Event?
Companies and organizations are often faced with a desire to improve their team’s performance through team building but have limited budgets. Loss of billable hours, high transportation costs make team building programs challenging to afford. Good news! Team building can… Read More
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Determining Your Team Building Needs
We often receive inquiries from companies and organizations that want to do team building. When we ask what do you want to accomplish, the responses vary greatly. You must be clear on what you want to accomplish to get the… Read More
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Why Team Building Matters
We have all become enamored with technology and social media. Certainly both are excellent tools at enhancing productivity and connecting with different audiences. But the key to success in businesses is getting the most out of human capital: team building…. Read More
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Using Technology to Enhance Your Student Trip
It’s a technological world. We’re just living in it. Let kids use their smart phones, laptops, and tablets to enhance their student trip experience. Mobile devices can be used to reinforce education themes of the trip and pass the time constructively. If you… Read More
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What Kind of Animal Are You?
When working together as a team it is important to be understanding of each person, and his or her personality. There may be various personality types working within your team, but recognize that each type has a value and each… Read More