Is Team Building Worth It

A group team building during breakfast

Is team building worth it? There are so many negative cliches about team programs that it’s hard to initiate an activity with a positive attitude from your colleagues. And even though I’m a professional team building facilitator, I get that!

Team Building Lunch

Team building during lunch is a great solution because it fits into a set time limit and it can be DIY or professionally facilitated. And very importantly, everybody gets to eat a good lunch! If done effectively, your colleagues will love this. This could be good news for your talent retention rate, employee engagement, company culture, and ultimately, your bottom line.

Fun Group Events In Nashville

Songwriting is a great group activity in Nashville

In 2013, the New York Times coined Nashville as the new “it” city. Maybe they’ve made this claim about other cities since, but make no mistake; Nashville is no flavor of the week…or even of the year. We’re still growing, entertaining and booming five years later. This means more companies than ever are looking for fun and unique group activities in Nashville.

Quick Team Building Activities That Engage And Unite

Sharing songs can be a quick team building activity

Just the mention of the word team building can bring a sweat to the brow of any business owner or company manager. Team activities are often dreaded in the workplace by both leaders and employees. Often, they’re mandated by leadership or HR yet they follow an antiquated, by-the-book rationale that fails miserably to engage and unite.

Fun Ideas For Team Building During Dinner

Many teams find it difficult to make time for bonding and building trust. A work group that acquires shared trust will perform better, so working on team dynamics is vital. But unfortunately, most people’s agendas are jam packed and while team building is important, it often gets pushed aside. With this in mind, I’m no longer surprised when I hear from clients wanting to know if I have any great…

Tips and Advice for Creating Fun Team Building Parties

Who doesn’t love a party? Well, actually some people say they don’t like parties. But in reality, everyone likes parties that they like. Sound like a riddle? If you’re at a party that’s fun for you; if you’re at a place or with a crowd you feel comfortable with, then you’ll have a good time. So yes, you do like parties. You just have to be at the right kind…

Team Building Retreats

Team building retreats are incredibly valuable. I wish they happened more often. I’m going to share some ideas about team building retreats but first; why don’t they happen more often? A retreat implies more than just a couple of hours away from the office. A company retreat should be at least a full day, even longer. Wow! When was the last time you were able to carve an entire day…

Do Corporate Team Building Events Increase ROI?

I’m so very careful when I talk about the ROI of team building. Metrics are hard to come by. And I’m not one to exaggerate to try to gain new business. But there is ROI from corporate team building on two levels. From my perspective as a life long creative type I know well the value of ROInspiration®. Inspiration boosts engagement and the sense of ownership team members feel for…

Team Building During a Merger: A Guide to Seamless Integration

A merger is one of the most significant challenges a company can face. While the financial and operational benefits are often the focus, what happens when companies merge can create significant turmoil for employees. This is where a strategic approach to team merger is critical. A successful merger isn’t just about combining balance sheets; it’s about merging two departments into one cohesive unit and truly integrating teams to build a…

Group Music Activities That Drive Results and ROI

Are group music activities worthwhile for business groups or teams? If I say yes, can I prove it? These are the exact questions I’m sometimes asked by potential clients who want to focus on ROI when considering a music team building activity for their next big conference or corporate retreat. I completely get it. Business is hectic, time on the agenda is scarce, and every dollar spent needs to be…