Better Teams Blog
We upload a new team building activity or resource for you each week.
July 31, 2020
Leaders are depended upon to guide and support their teams through unprecedented times. The year 2020 will go down in history books as a time of […]
July 24, 2020
Word-find puzzles are a simple and fun way to add engagement to an online team meeting or training class. It will require annotation tools to do […]
July 18, 2020
Run & Fetch provides a quick, fun, and energizing way to learn about your colleagues. During long online meetings, we need a break from the screen […]
July 3, 2020
Polls are one of the easiest ways to add energy and engagement to your meeting or training. They are also an excellent way to quickly gather […]
June 27, 2020
Hope is a critical human emotion. It gets us through tough times and inspires us to do better. In times of change and turmoil, spending time […]
June 20, 2020
If you are running a highly engaging virtual team workshop or training session, you need the support of a Moderator for maximum success. The criteria I […]
June 12, 2020
If your team is meeting for work or even a “happy hour” – this is a fun twist. Variation #1: Simply ask everyone to wear a […]
May 30, 2020
In Part 1, I shared some resources for the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping. Thank you for all the emails talking about how […]
May 22, 2020
With all the uncertainty in the world today, stress levels are high for most of us. Therefore, finding effective ways to relieve stress is important. Anxiety […]
May 15, 2020
Recognizing individuals and our team as a whole lifts moods, acknowledges efforts, and strengthens our relationships. When working remotely, we need to be creative about our […]
May 3, 2020
Sharing our circumstances with our teams can reduce stress when we are physically distancing ourselves from others. Spending a little bit of time at the beginning […]
April 25, 2020
GUEST BLOGGER: Chris Steely, Managing Director, Consultant, and Facilitator The word “Leadership” has become a buzzword. Everyone WANTS to be a leader, but few know how […]
April 18, 2020
Are you exhausted from back-to-back video calls? While I value video conferencing, sitting at my desk for 8 hours a day on video calls is draining […]
April 10, 2020
Remote teams need to connect and engage with each other in meaningful ways. While team meetings are one way to do this, sometimes it’s enjoyable to […]
April 3, 2020
Many teams have been thrust into video conferences for their meetings after years of having them face to face. Even if they are used to video […]
March 27, 2020
Remote teams need dedicated time to connect with each other because they don’t have the opportunity to touch base in a break room or talk over […]
March 20, 2020
During times of crisis we need to check in on the people we support more than ever. There are several reasons we may not do this, […]
March 13, 2020
When collaborating on your team’s annual goals, it is helpful to think several years out and then work backward. Looking ahead 10 years used to be […]
