Posts Categorized: Team Building

Current Corporate Team Building Activities: Escape Rooms to Ropes Courses

Posted July 31st, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

Corporate team building has gotten a black-eye recently for a lot of reasons, but primarily because the activities don’t really measure up to workplace improvements.  In the world of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measurable outcomes, senior management wants team… Read more »

Maximize Teacher Team Building with Experiential Learning

Posted June 13th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

During the summer months, educators recharge their zeal for teaching by participating in meaningful staff development for teachers. However, to get the most of this nurturing self discovery, teachers must be hands-on during the process or be left zoning out… Read more »

Team Building for Teachers Must be Collaborative and FUN

Posted May 23rd, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

As the school year winds down, it’s time to look ahead and make sure the teaching staff will be motivated and ready for fall classes. I used to be a teacher.  So I have been a participant in some of… Read more »

How to Develop More Leaders in 2017 – Part 1

Posted April 27th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

Who’s steering this ship anyway? The definition of leader is quite a bit different today than in the past. The reason? Technology. We are in a digital age my friends make no mistake. Every aspect of the business world is… Read more »

Warning! Team Camaraderie is Not Team Building

Posted April 17th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

Team building is essential for organizational success. If co-workers can not effectively work together to foster creativity and solve problems, the chances for positive change is slim to none. This is why when considering the next team building event it’s… Read more »

How to Get the Most Participation During Meetings

Posted March 20th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

I love resistant participants…you know the ones with their arms folded and scowls on their faces that declare their goal for the day is not to participate. They have the most to learn. I thrive on that challenge! It’s not ideal, but… Read more »

How Do You Maximize a Team Building Day?

Posted February 23rd, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

Having an effective employee team building day falls on the shoulders of the facilitator, but also the participants. Of course the participants are the real key, but if brainstorming and cooperation among participants is not realized, there is zero chance… Read more »

Facilitate Through Storytelling

Posted February 13th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

As the pace quickens in our high-speed society, it’s increasingly important to turn at times, to good old-fashioned storytelling – an ancient art that feeds the hungry soul. This is especially true when taking on the role of facilitator for… Read more »

Successful Team Building Through Awareness

Posted January 26th, 2017 by Larry Lipman & filed under Motivation, Team Building.

Teams are made up of individuals. Sounds blatantly obvious, doesn’t it? More often that not, team building focuses on organizational mandates and goals only. What motivates the team and what makes up each individual within the team is often overlooked…. Read more »

How to Sharpen the Saw at Work

Posted December 5th, 2016 by Larry Lipman & filed under Team Building.

Everyone has heard of New Year’s resolutions for personal growth. What about New Year’s resolutions for professional team growth? The end of 2016 is rapidly approaching, make sure to refresh and recharge the team at work in order to reach… Read more »