Better Teams Blog
We upload a new team building activity or resource for you each week.
October 5, 2019
It’s human nature to resist change because we are wired to protect ourselves for survival and our bodies experience change as a threat. Leaders and teams […]
September 28, 2019
Sometimes the best ideas are generated in casual conversations. Let’s say you are pulling your team together and you want to talk about the culture and […]
September 21, 2019
Often people who are very committed to serving others and have the best of intentions are surprisingly unreliable. Take that in for a minute… yes, I […]
September 13, 2019
The evidence is in! We need more laughter in the workplace. Science shows us that laughter has many benefits. Here are a few benefits of laughter […]
September 6, 2019
After an ideation session where your team has come up with numerous ideas, you need a process to help them choose the best idea(s). The PICK […]
August 30, 2019
There is something powerful about learning via sports metaphors because our brains are wired to make connections. Metaphors engage and help us understand concepts quickly. The […]
August 23, 2019
Imagine this scenario: You are working with a senior leader who has been very “successful” in their role, meeting their goals, and objectives. This leader is […]
August 17, 2019
GUEST BLOGGER: Karla Brandau, Founder of Discretionary Effort Leadership, CEO of Workplace Power Institute On Monday morning, Dana, a team lead, was very excited about the […]
July 19, 2019
GUEST BLOGGER: Kathleen Kerr, Director of Organizational Development & Training with MEMIC (Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company) Looking for an interesting outside adventure to do with your […]
July 13, 2019
On one of my first official team building gigs, I almost blew it. I designed an agenda to address the leaders needs but chose NOT to […]
July 5, 2019
In what areas is your team excelling or struggling? This age-old question is constantly in the minds of leaders as well as team consultants who support […]
June 28, 2019
Sports teams have had mascots for a long time. A mascot in baseball was used as early as 1880 and intended to be a lucky charm […]
June 21, 2019
What I Wish I’d Known Are you thinking about hanging up your corporate hat and going out on your own? I’m often asked for advice from […]
June 15, 2019
Most teams want to feel connected with their colleagues. One way to build relationships is to facilitate a short icebreaker at the beginning of team meetings […]
June 9, 2019
Planting seeds is an excellent metaphor for many team activities. Seeds can represent opportunities, growth, change, and development. Rather than just talk about the metaphor, why […]
June 2, 2019
Looking for a fun way to connect with your team this summer? Ice cream can be a delicious way to reward your team and create a […]
May 25, 2019
One of the most common complaints I hear from busy professionals is “I don’t have enough time.” I’m guilty of this too. Sometimes I feel like […]
May 20, 2019
GUEST BLOGGER: Dann Bleeker Pedersen Try these easy-to-make flip chart to keep your team focused while brightening up your meeting room! Pick and choose from the […]
