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Budget-Friendly Virtual Team Games for Startups

Dean

Team connection is critical at any company, even in a startup with limited resources. After all, strong teams lead to smoother collaboration, more innovation and better performance. But fostering meaningful team bonds at a startup can be challenging when resources are tight and everyone is wearing multiple hats. The...

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Small Rituals That Strengthen Team Culture

Dean

Company culture isn’t built in a day—it’s built in the small things that teams do consistently. It’s the simple, repeated behaviors, practices and moments that, in isolation, seem insignificant, but over time, shape how people connect, collaborate, and show up for one another. There are a multitude of simple,...

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How Personal Stories Shape Team Culture

Dean

Company culture isn’t derived from the policies that shape its processes and structures. It comes from something far more human and personal: the people who comprise its workforce and the stories they share. People’s personal stories and histories form the social fabric of a company, they bind the workforce...

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How to Make Remote Introductions Feel Personal

Dean

Managing teams is challenging but managing remote teams presents challenges that are not found with typical in-office teams. These challenges can be especially pronounced when bringing new members into the fold or starting projects between collaborators who haven’t worked together before. That’s because remote introductions and interactions can easily...

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Year-End Team Building Ideas for Companies

Dean

It’s natural to think of the end of the year as a time to wrap things up, celebrate the holidays and perhaps even gear up for the New Year kickoff. But did you know that the year’s end provides some valuable team building opportunities that foster appreciation, boost morale...

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Fun Gift & Activity Ideas After a Big Project

Dean

Showing appreciation for hard work, dedication and success is a no brainer. It makes employees feel valued, validates their commitment to the company’s mission and reinforces their energy and motivation. Having said that, there are times when a simple “thank you” is not enough. There are times when a...

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How to Help New Hires Connect Fast

Dean

The first few weeks at a company can shape a new hire’s entire experience there. How long an employee decides to stay with a company can actually depend on their initial experiences. If someone feels isolated or “lost in the shuffle” early on, it can cause them to become...

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How to Manage a Remote Team Effectively

Dean

It goes without saying that managing a remote team is not the same as managing an onsite one. The ins and outs of the virtual workplace don’t translate as seamlessly as one might think. At the same time, the pressure to drive productivity, performance and success is just as...

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How to Measure Team Building ROI

Dean

Despite team building’s reputation as just “ feel-good fluff,’ and a “nice to have,” when done right, it’s been shown to improve collaboration, retention, productivity, and morale. Yet they’re often seen as nothing more than an excuse to leave the office and play a quick game rather than as...

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How to Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

Dean

It is the job of every leader to get the best of their team and ensure that everyone is performing at their highest potential. There’s no better way to meet objectives, drive productivity and sustain success, especially in high-pressure work environments. So what are the component characteristics of a...

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