Chicago Blackhawks’ Post

Annual kickoff meetings are a powerful opportunity to set the tone and vision for success at each year’s start. Done right, it fosters face-to-face team building, celebrates the previous year’s successes, and ignites new initiatives and a renewed focus for the coming year. So how do you leverage this powerful opportunity and make sure it’s a hit and not a miss? Learn More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTGGxDfa

🧩 Challenge of the Week: Team Trust Fall! 🧩 Trust is the foundation of any successful team, and this week’s challenge is all about taking that leap—literally! Introducing one of our classic Adventure Hunt challenges: the Team Trust Fall. 🌟 How it works: One teammate stands tall, turns their back to the rest of the group, and takes a leap of faith, falling into their arms. The catch? The team has to catch them safely! It’s a perfect way to build trust and communication in a thrilling, memorable way. 💪 Why we love it: * It encourages absolute trust in your teammates. * Teaches the importance of clear communication and support. * Plus, it’s an incredible bonding experience that leaves everyone smiling! 📸 Pro Tip: Practice your communication and positioning before the fall. The stronger the team’s foundation, the more confident the fall! 👉 Would you trust your team to catch you? Tag your team below and let us know! Ready to put your trust to the test? Join us at https://lnkd.in/g8knEgnw and see how well your team can handle the fall!

At work, working with a manager whose words and actions are the same is very enjoyable.

🖐️How many of us have had to attend and participate in volun-told team building activities? 🖐️How many of these team building activities have felt shoehorned into summer or end of year celebrations? We hate "forced fun" as much as you do which is why we do team building differently. We align the effort with business objectives AND leave space for team members to have actual fun - their way. Here's how: - Identify the unique needs and dynamics of the team.  - Assess what what the team needs to “level up” on development or performance - Communicate “what’s in it for them” by having team members help plan objectives for a successful team building activity. Ready for a team building event that will garner rave reviews instead of groans and eye rolls? Get in touch with us here!

Can you guess which teams made our list? 🕵️♀️ Find out in the blog below how you can learn from these examples to enhance your team's performance! 5 Teams Setting the Standard for High Performance https://lnkd.in/ea2UvKsa

Jed Butler put together a great article about building teams and increasing efficiency! I love efficiency! It's a fantastic read with many helpful tips! The link is in his post.

Sometimes just taking a deep breath and engaging in our playful sides is exactly what we need to reset and reengage in news ways in the business. Love this reminder Hayley that laughter, creativity, teamwork, and play can have a significant impact on our connections and our joy. #wellness #joy #teamwork #impact #BusinessPerformance

I can't tell you how much I used to dread "forced fun." Losing hours of my life with no ROI with the additional pressure of needing to cajole my team into participating. Insult on top of injury. Now we get to do things differently. "Team building" always needs a business reason so participants can understand why they are being asked to take time away from the work they need to get done and invest it into time with their colleagues. This business reason informs the tone and content of our time together and participants always get a say in how that time is spent. Not everyone will agree on what constitutes "fun," and so a skilled designer and facilitator are needed to balance the needs and wants for the activities. It takes a lot of strategic thought and preparation, but the outcome is worth it - achieving a business objective AND coming out a more connected team. As a leader, you should expect both from your investment. hashtag #teambuilding #roi #sessiondesign #JustSayNoToForcedFun

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We truly become extensions of your team.

Our approach to improving team effectiveness is underpinned by a variety of techniques, tailored to the specific needs of each organisation. Discover more about our two primary tools: Team 37 and Four-I... ...together with some of our other methods.