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Be the Change: A Guide for Non-Leaders to Champion Team Building
You don’t need a fancy title to be a catalyst for positive change in your workplace. You can champion team building and inspire a more connected and engaged work environment even without a leadership role. Here’s how: Our company, Kidbilly Music, offers unique team building experiences by engaging participants in collaborative songwriting, fostering creativity and unity. Led by award-winning songwriters, our programs are designed to be inclusive and fun, ensuring…
Team Building that Works: A Symphony of Success
When team building hits the right note, the effects reverberate throughout an organization, leaving a lasting, positive impact. If you’re planning a team program, here are some attributes you should look for to help ensure success. Effective team building can be a powerful catalyst for a thriving workplace, creating a ripple effect that touches every part of an organization. By fostering engagement, sparking creativity, boosting motivation, and enhancing problem-solving skills,…
The Power of Fun: How Embracing Humor Can Build a Stronger Team
Let’s face it—team building exercises often feel forced. From awkward icebreakers to trust falls that make you question your colleagues’ sanity, traditional methods can leave everyone feeling drained rather than energized. But what if there was a way to build camaraderie and get those creative juices flowing in a fun way? Enter the power of fun. Why Humor Matters in Team Building In the corporate world, where jargon and routine…
From Corporate Jargon to Catchy Tunes: How Songwriting Transforms Team Building
In today’s fast-paced, remote, and hybrid work environments, traditional team-building activities often fall short. Trust falls, awkward icebreakers and endless brainstorming sessions can feel forced and uninspiring. But what if there were a way to build team unity that was not only engaging but also genuinely fun? Enter the power of songwriting—turning corporate jargon into catchy tunes that bring teams together unexpectedly. We were recently featured in the Wall Street…
Songs About Teamwork – Using Music To Motivate
A google search of the term “songs about teamwork” yields some familiar and time honored anthems. “We are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” by Queen tops the list. When I remember hearing these songs at a high school soccer game or track meet, I once again feel that sense of being alive, of feeling that energetic crackle that helps us all perform well in high pressure situations. So…
Building Trust: The Bedrock of Strong Teams
We all know the feeling – walking into a new team environment unsure of who to trust or how to build strong working relationships. But trust isn’t a one-way street. It’s a reciprocal feeling that needs to flow between employees, managers, and the company itself. The good news? There is help available if you want to learn how to build trust within a company. Why is Trust Important? Trust is…
Fun Corporate Event Ideas To Build Teamwork
Here’s the thing about fun. Fun has no half measures. Either everyone is feeling the joy, or you and your team are bored. There’s no faking genuine fun; especially in the corporate event space. Presumably you did an internet search for fun corporate event ideas, so you must have somewhat of a hopeful spirit (cue “Don’t Stop Believing”). As a seasoned facilitator in the event world, I’m here to reassure…
Do Team Building Events Work?
Team building events often get a bad rap as forced fun or cheesy exercises. But done right, they can be transformative experiences that strengthen your team, boost morale, and even improve performance. Let’s explore why team building events work, address the criticisms, and offer practical tips to help you plan effective team programs. Why Team Building Works The Common Criticisms of Team Building The home page of our website used…
Best Background Music for Team Building Activities
The perfect background music for team building activities can set the tone, energize participants, and even enhance collaboration. Don’t let your event fall flat because you didn’t think background music through. Additional Tips for the best background music for team building activities: By considering the type of activity, the desired atmosphere, and your team’s preferences, you can choose the perfect background music to enhance your next team building experience. Remember,…
5 Minute Team Building Activities for Remote Workers
Ever felt like your team meetings and virtual activities were about as exciting as watching paint dry? You’re not alone. Connecting with colleagues across the internet can be tough, especially when the only shared experience is the occasional cat video GIF. But fear not! Today, we’re throwing that tired old playbook out the window. Forget icebreakers about favorite colors and awkward silences longer than a dial-up connection. As the experts…