This activity is useful for discovering the perspectives of each team member or of the organization. It works well with any team size and requires 10 to 15 minutes. All you will need is a piece of paper for each … Continue reading
This activity is a great opportunity for demonstrating the importance of taking time to reconnect as a team. You will need a space large enough for the team as a group to be able to mingle about for about five … Continue reading
This activity encourages team members to come together and “form” faster and to allow team members to “open up.” It works with any size group and requires about 5 to 10 minutes. Meet in a space large enough for each … Continue reading
This activity is a great tool to demonstrate the value of planning and teamwork. It works best with groups of four to ten people and requires 30 minutes.
I love using this activity to demonstrate how teams assess information to make a decision. This works well with 5 or more people and time required is 15 minutes. Use a space large enough for the team to sit in … Continue reading
This team activity allows you to creatively demonstrate the power of a collective vision. It works with any size group and requires about 5 minutes. You will need easel paper and a marking pen.
The objective of this team activity is to creatively demonstrate the importance of teamwork. Group teams of 4 to 8 people are optimal and the exercise will take 30 minutes.
I often speak about the importance of “robust dialogue” – a term I picked up after reading Larry Bossidy’s book, Execution. Recently, a company leader and client asked me about how to encourage “robust dialogue.” He had a strong feeling … Continue reading
As a leader, you have three options when something needs to be done in your organization: You can do it yourself. You can delegate it to a specific person. You can involve a group of people (two or more) to … Continue reading
This isn’t about me. It’s about YOU. It starts with YOU. It ends with YOU. Intrigued yet? Branding expert and leading authority on the science of fascination, Sally Hogshead, is launching her new book How the World Sees You on July 1. … Continue reading
Feedback to an employee is like fuel for a race car. It is not just helpful; it is absolutely necessary for development, engagement and improving performance. But, remember, feedback and praise are not the same. “Wow, you did a great … Continue reading
If you truly want to capitalize on your potential and live the long, healthy, happy life you desire, there are six principles to follow. These are based on interviews with some of the most successful people with whom I have … Continue reading
I have a baseball cap with the words “Obey Me” written across the top. It’s part of a team activity in which the participants may choose to follow the instructions on various hats placed on team member’s heads. Invariably, everyone … Continue reading
A common team problem is getting people to meetings on time. Meetings start late, people straggle in, and they are distracted with other activities. Try these techniques to tackle this pesky problem: Start on Time. If the meeting was supposed … Continue reading
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