Team Building West Blog

The first thing you can do about the pontificator at your meeting is to take a good hard look at whether the pontificator absolutely needs to be at the meeting. Will the pontificator contribute valuable content and perspective that will add value to the meeting? If not avoid having the pontificator at the meeting in the first place.

As Americans watch the US Olympic team suffer disappointment after disappointment we must wonder are any of us surprised? The same failures on the Olympic team plague teams around corporate America and one has to wonder if there is any end in sight?

What happens when a leader does not continually lead his team toward the goals? Can't you just tell the team the goals once? Why do people need for goals to be spelled out for them over and over?

A little team building goes a long way toward positively imapcting a business' bottom line. Corporate events make the difference here, providing more cohesive, productive teams, while increasing motivation and decreasing stress!

When planning a team building session or corporate event, there are some pitfalls to avoid. Being unaware of them can not only ruin your event but some may even land your company in hot water.

Careful planning is the difference between a successful team building session and one that is not considered to be worthwhile. Here is a step by step guide for planning your next team building session or corporate reatreat.