Outback Team Building & Training Blog
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5 Ways to Promote Your Team Building Activity at work
Want to promote your team building activity at work and get your colleagues excited to take part? Here are five simple things you can do.

Emerging Trends in CSR for 2025 and Beyond
Explore key CSR trends for 2025, from sustainability and ethical AI to social impact and philanthropic team building activities.

How to Plan a Team Building Activity That Isn’t “Corny”
There is nothing worse than a “corny” team building activity that has everyone rolling their eyes. Check out five ways you can make sure everyone genuinely has fun at your next employee event.

Employee Listening Strategies for Remote or Hybrid Employees
Explore top strategies for employee listening to boost engagement and communication in remote and hybrid teams.

Employee Well-Being: How to Create a Happy Workplace in 2025
Learn strategies to enhance employee well-being and create a happy workplace in 2025, with tips on boosting morale.

The Top 5 Team Building Trends for 2025
In this article, Jules Joyce, President of Outback Team Building and Training, shares her thoughts on the trends we can expect to see in team building in the year ahead.

Designing Employee Recognition Programs That Celebrate Cultural Diversity
Employee recognition is more than a standard HR practice; it’s a strategic lever for building a connected and inclusive workplace. Not to mention, 44% of people believe it’s the single biggest reason for quitting a job. This just goes to show that generic, one-size-fits-all programs fail to reflect the rich diversity of today’s global workforce. […]

How to Plan a Successful Team Building Event in 11 Easy Steps
Planning a team building event can seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done it before. Here are 11 steps you can take to simplify your planning process and organize a memorable and fun event.

7 Reasons Why Team Building is Vital for Company Culture
Team building can improve team performance, conflict resolution, and, most importantly, your company culture. There are many other benefits, too, including a more engaged workforce, better interpersonal relationships, and a more positive work environment. So, how do you use team building to build a positive and productive company culture? Continue reading to find out. What […]

7 End of Year Celebration Ideas for Work
This guide offers a variety of fun end-of-year celebration ideas to bring your team together, from casual retreats and award ceremonies to delightful office potlucks. Let’s explore some easy yet fun celebration ideas to make your end-of-year work festivities a hit!

5 Low-Cost Team-Building Activities for Holiday Office Parties
How to increase your team’s confidence and sales performance using tips such as deploying role-play and workshops.

An Event Planner’s Guide to Epic Company Kick-Off Meetings
Don’t stress over planning your team’s kick-off! With this online guide, you’ll find resources to help you organize a memorable, exciting, and impactful meeting.

8 Essential Topics to Cover in Your Kick-Off Meeting Agenda
Want to create a kick-off agenda that kicks butt? Here are eight things that every meeting should include to make sure it’s impactful and effective for your attendees.

Building Engagement Through Employee-Led Initiatives
Employee-led initiatives can be a transformative force for driving engagement in any organization. Unlike traditional, top-down directives, these initiatives foster a sense of ownership and empowerment, allowing employees to actively shape their work environment. Aside from creating opportunities for autonomy, they help cultivate intrinsic motivation and a genuine sense of belonging within teams. What’s […]

Avoid These 6 Mistakes to Have an Unforgettable Kick-Off Meeting
Want to host an impactful and successful company kick-off meeting? Then start by avoiding these six common pitfalls and oversights.

How to Strategically Invest in Internal Communications in 2025
Internal communications as a business function may not be something every business leader considers a priority. Compared with other business functions such as sales, marketing, and promotions, internal communications don’t generally receive the same amount of attention. This could be a mistake. The role of internal communications is about more than merely circulating information within […]

How to Stick the Landing After Your Kick-Off Meeting is Over
A kick-off meeting is really only the first step for your team. Here are 11 things you need to do after it's over to make sure employees follow through and deliver results.

7 of the Biggest Reasons Kick-Off Meetings Fail in 2024
Discover why kick-off meetings fail and how to make yours impactful with clear goals, focused agendas, and actionable follow-through for lasting success.

Famous Companies and Their Return-to-Office Strategies
How to increase your team’s confidence and sales performance using tips such as deploying role-play and workshops.

What is a People-Centric Approach and How Can It Boost Employee Performance?
A people-centric approach is essentially a management style that prioritizes employees’ needs, well-being, and development. They’re not just part of a transactional work environment but human beings who are treated as such. In a people-centric approach, managers create an environment that fosters creativity so people can thrive, not just survive. Focusing on people allows organizations […]

Developing a Culture of Accountability: A Key Strategy for Creating High-Performing Teams
High-performing teams—Is this just the latest business buzzword? Not really. While the term itself might be new to you, the idea has been around for a while, and there’s a reason so many businesses strive for this holy grail of teamwork. High-performing teams collaborate seamlessly to solve problems, trust and support each other, and share […]

How to Track and Measure the Impact of Your Team-Building Efforts
When a business implements any initiative, tracking outcomes is vital to evaluating its success. Team building is no different. Without data to tell you what’s working and what isn’t, you can’t assess progress or reach your goals. You can’t learn from the process and make the best decisions for you and your team. In this […]

How Field Day Activities Can Boost Team Collaboration
Discover how field day activities can boost team collaboration and leadership development in this helpful overview.

Successful Team-Building Programs in Different Industries (with Examples)
Discover successful team building programs across various industries, and learn how to foster collaboration to build stronger teams.

33 Team Building Ideas for Holiday Parties [Updated for 2024]
‘Tis the season to start brainstorming some creative ideas for holiday parties and with these team building activities, you can make your party as productive as it is fun.