Running virtual games for small groups can be challenging enough. When you’re dealing with groups as large at 30, 50 or even 100+, the challenges can grow exponentially. There’s managing breakout rooms, troubleshooting technical issues, keeping everyone engaged and avoiding awkward silences. The simple truth is that large scale...
The strength and health of a work team often depends on how the team starts out. How people communicate, handle conflict, collaborate, and ultimately, how they perform can depend on first impressions. That’s because team dynamics and patterns grow out of early interactions, and once they take hold, they...
Employee engagement and satisfaction are a serious concern for business leaders and HR professionals when it comes to employee retention. But what is often overlooked in that pursuit is that the initial onboarding experience at a company can be crucial in whether an employee decides to stay at a...
The role and value of trust in workplace dynamics is often underestimated and undervalued, if not completely overlooked. But trust is like an invisible glue that binds a team together—it is the foundation upon which team collaboration, resilience and performance are built. And unfortunately, it’s often taken for granted...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...