Outback Team Building & Training Blog
Actionable tips, expert advice, downloadable guides, exclusive interviews, and more on team building, training, coaching – and everything related to employee engagement
How to Become a Great Leader: 4 Expert Tips for New Managers
The transition from employee to new manager can be a tricky one. Find out the four most popular pieces of advice for struggling bosses from six business leaders.
8 Performance Improvement Tips for Managing Underperforming Employees
Eventually, every leader in an organization is faced with underperforming employees. To determine if and how performance improvements can be successfully implemented, it’s important to identify, understand, and address the root cause of these issues.
Office Etiquette: How to Establish and Enforce It Like a Boss
Workplace etiquette and a fun, engaging environment are not mutually exclusive! Find out which company policies three business leaders recommend for best success in your office.
The Top 20 Corporate Event Venues in New York City
There is no shortage of outstanding corporate event venue options in New York. But with so many to choose from, you might find yourself wondering where to begin your search. That's why we've compiled 20 New York City event venue recommendations to help you find the perfect place.
How to Plan Quick Team Building Activities in 3 Easy Steps
It’s a common misconception that quick team building activities aren't as effective as longer and more in-depth ones. But the reality is that there are plenty of activities available that still deliver outstanding results, even in a short timeframe.
Plan an Exciting Office Party with Winter Holiday Team Pursuit
With Winter Holiday Team Pursuit, you can add fun, excitement, and festive cheer to any holiday party with little time or effort.
Break Down Silos at Work and Create Cross-Functional Collaboration with These 5 Tips
Many businesses struggle with breaking down silos which in turn reduces cross-functional collaboration and interdepartmental communication. But with the right tactics, you can help break down these silos to create a more functional and successful organization.
CASE STUDY: How DemandJump Broke Down Interdepartmental Barriers with its First Ever Team Building Event
How do you help colleagues and remote employees from three different departments build an even stronger rapport and engage in a constructive, non-work-related activity together? Here's how Indianapolis-based DemandJump did it.
Employee Engagement Strategies from 12 Business Leaders
Most companies strive to figure out how to improve employee engagement. And while every business is unique in its own way, there are key approaches that can be applied across the board. We spoke with 12 business leaders spanning a diverse array of industries about their employee engagement strategies.
Picking the Right Icebreakers for Large Groups in 3 Easy Steps
Planning icebreakers for large groups of corporate employees can be difficult. Whether you’ve got an entirely new team of colleagues you’re trying to help get acquainted, you’re looking for an engaging way to kick off a networking event, or you’re trying to get people ready for a meeting, an icebreaker activity might be exactly what you need.
The 5 Best Team Building Activities for Communication at Work
The right team building and training program can be the key to creating efficient and effective communication skills among your employees and leadership, an integral skill for the success of any organization.
ONLINE GUIDE: Tactics to Increase Employee Retention in a Competitive Employment Market
This guide examines why employee retention should be a top priority for organizations as well as key tactics they can implement to reduce employee turnover.
How to Pick a Caterer for Your Corporate Meeting or Event
Having the right food and beverage options is a critical component in the success of your event – but likely the last thing you want to take care of yourself. The right caterer can help take your event from good to great.
5 Inspiring CSR Success Story Examples
Looking for some inspiration to get your corporate social responsibility program off the ground? Check out these five organizations that have seen real results from their efforts to give back.
ONLINE GUIDE: Strategies for Companies to Successfully Overcome Major Organizational Changes
This guide delves into external and internal factors that can significantly impact your organization and the strategies you can adopt to successfully overcome them.
How to Create Healthy and Beneficial Workplace Competition
While collaboration is a key part of any successful business, there is also a strong case to be made for the value of healthy competition amongst colleagues – but only when it’s implemented in the right way.
12 Ways to Fit Team Building into Your Next Conference, Seminar, or Full-Day Meeting
Team building can make refreshing addition to a busy day of meetings. Whether you've got a lot of time to work with or just a little bit, here's how you can easily fit it into your schedule.
Outback Consultant Joe Britto Set to Launch His New Book: The Six Attributes of a Leadership Mindset
In his book, Joe examines the key attributes that make up a leadership mindset and explores in detail how you can grow them for yourself.
30 Reasons Why You Should Do a Team Building Activity
Want to get to know each other better? Improve collaboration? Have fun in a non-work environment? These are just a few reasons to do team building. Keep reading for more.
4 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Team Building Event for a Large Group
Planning a great team building event can be challenging at the best of times, let alone when you have to worry about all the logistics and complications of hosting an event for a large group.
10 Considerations for Picking Guest Speakers for Corporate Events
Keynote speakers can make a great and memorable addition to many types of corporate events but finding and hiring the perfect one can be a daunting undertaking.
ONLINE GUIDE: How Team Building Can Work for Every Type of Personality, Ability, and Group Dynamic
No matter how diverse your workforce is, there’s a team building activity out there that’s the perfect fit for your group.
CASE STUDY: How Kickstart Seed Fund Engaged 110 CEOs with the Right Team Building Event
Find out how Kickstart Seed Fund found the right team building activity to engage a room full of 110 CEOs by partnering with our team.
3 Key Tactics for Creating a Multigenerational Company Culture
With five vastly different generations currently in the workforce, organizations are being challenged to create great corporate cultures that appeal to everyone.
3 Tips to Successfully Overcome Culture Challenges During Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions can be a stressful period of transition. Learn about three common pain points that can arise internally and impact culture in these events - and how to make it through them successfully.