Is there a better time to digest business matters than over a meal? Some of the most intriguing conversations are had at the dinner table. Plus, I’ve always heard that the best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach. With that being said, a corporate dinner can be a great, casual way, to gather your team and celebrate the work they’ve done. How To Plan A Corporate Dinner A…
What is team development and why is it important? This is a question that has so many people searching the internet for a simple answer. In my experience, building a culture of collaboration takes time and effort. Improving team performance doesn’t happen overnight, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Striving for a 1% increase everyday is a great start! It could be as small as implementing 5 minute water…
Team building activities have a bad rap for being monotonous and a huge time suck. No one wants to participate and it feels like a chore, but that doesn’t have to be the case this year! There are plenty of unusual team building activities out there that will get everyone excited to join in on the fun. Why do you need team building activities? Well, by taking the time to…
There is a common misconception that creativity is only for artistic individuals. Oftentimes, business and creativity aren’t thought of as ideas that coexist. You may think business is for left-brained thinkers, while creativity is for right-brained thinkers. Studies have shown that both hemispheres play huge roles in creative thinking. If creativity is so ingrained in our psyche, there is no doubt that there is importance to creativity in business. Everyone…
The consistent advancement of technology has made it easier for us to never have to leave the comfort of our homes. Some would argue that the trend of remote work has had a negative impact on some aspects of our work life, including productivity. So as remote work continues to become the new norm, how do you improve virtual employee productivity? You can start by implementing some of the remote…
Have you noticed the energy at the office dwindling? It seems like an ominous gray cloud has been parked over everyone’s cubicles for months and there is no sign of it breaking up. Sounds like your company is in desperate need of some creative employee engagement activities. In an era where people spend one-third of their lives working, it’s crucial to keep employees engaged. Introducing elements of fun in the…
An essential part of planning a corporate event is to find and hire a keynote speaker. The responsibility of a good speaker is to help set the tone for your conference and to motivate and inspire your attendees. It’s worth it to take time to find a motivational keynote speaker who will keep everyone entertained and awake! Events can easily fall short when you don’t bring in a good speaker….
If you’ve found yourself searching for the best ways to benefit your employees, you’re finally in the right place. I’m a big believer in the benefits of team building events and workshops. These activities can cultivate relationships, inspire, and help people discover their strengths and weaknesses. Team building events can spice up the ordinary workday. We all start to get lost in a fog when we’ve been living in mundanity….
Now’s the time to integrate some good employee engagement activities into your corporate life. As we’ve come out of the pandemic, engagement is down everywhere. This is a problem you can’t afford to ignore. According to Gallup, from 2020 through 2022, there’s been an ongoing employee engagement slump. With the pandemic, the great resignation and the uptick in work from home/hybrid models, it is concerning. So if you’re looking around…
High energy team building activities don’t have to include aerobics, white water rafting or other sometimes challenging physical activities. Although those can be fun and productive, they’re not necessary for an engaging, energized team program. To create the energy that leads to a successful team building event you’ll want to include challenge, buy-in from participants, authenticity and success. These attributes all contribute to a great program – and a great…
Say it with me now; or sing it out if you are already on my wavelength! “Music is the key to building camaraderie in the workplace.” Take a moment to let this statement land. Are you feeling uncomfortable or confused? Are you having flashbacks to traumatic memories of forgetting lyrics in middle school choir? Don’t worry, we’re not talking about that time you bombed on “Don’t Stop Believing” at the…