One of the most iconic images of the ropes course is the confidence pole. You know, the telephone pole with the ladder nailed into the side. A climber gets to the top of it and has to make one last, big, awkward step to balance themselves on the top of the narrow pole. From that [...]
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22 Mar 10
CBS TV’s new reality series “Undercover Boss” has quickly gained popularity for the way is resonates with America’s workers. The show follows CEOs of expansive companies such as 7-Eleven and White Castle as they join the front lines of their workforce. While undercover, the big boss is often surprised to find themselves challenged by learning [...]
7 Mar 10
CBS TV’s new reality series “Undercover Boss” has quickly gained popularity for the way is resonates with America’s workers. The show follows CEOs of expansive companies such as 7-Eleven and White Castle as they join the front lines of their workforce. The fact that these leaders resort to using deception to uncover the truth – [...]
11 Jan 10
The tension is high and voices are hushed as the field fills with people, moving two by two until all forty have positioned themselves. The duos stay close to each other, whispering intensely, gesturing around the space and consulting the maps they hold.
Suddenly, the signal sounds and the game is on. The previously subdued field has [...]
10 Dec 09
Without a professional facilitator, teambuilding can be a waste of your companies time and money.
19 Nov 09
Our last post discussed the difference between feeling connected to the mission of a teamand really performing well as an effective team. While feeling connected might be a component of creating a focused, motivated team it does guarantee that individuals are going to work together well. This may lead one to ask what this actually [...]
23 Oct 09
High-performing teams require relationships built on trust, respect and understanding of each others roles within the team.
