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
Team Building Provider Let You Down Last-Minute? Here’s How to Save Your Event
If you've been planning a team building activity and your provider can't hold up their end of the bargain, what should you do? In this article, we'll walk you through the steps you can follow to save your event, no panic necessary.
Is Conflict Stalling Progress? Problem-Solving Team Building That Turns Tension Into Trust
Is workplace conflict slowing your team down? Discover problem-solving team building strategies that transform tension into trust, boost collaboration, and drive real progress.
7 Strategies to Design Hybrid Team Activities That Engage In-Person and Remote Staff Equally
Learn why hybrid team building activities are so important, and how to build strategies to engage your hybrid workforce to foster connection.
8 Steps to Plan an Epic Holiday Party Your Team Will Actually Love
This 8-step guide takes take the guesswork out of your office holiday planning process so you can throw a festive event your team will love.
576 Team Building Icebreaker Questions for Work
Can you really boost employee engagement with a few simple and fun team building questions and icebreakers? Absolutely. And in this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of questions you can use to do it.
66 Corporate Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees and Clients in 2025
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about awesome and cost-efficient corporate holiday gift ideas for employees and clients.
How to Build Resiliency That Gets Change Across the Finish Line
Fill these 3 buckets to build resiliency that carries teams through the messy middle of change when routines are disrupted and the work feels harder than before.
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52 Virtual Holiday Party Ideas for Work [Plus 6 Steps to Plan an Epic Virtual Office Holiday Party in 2025]
While your team might not be able to gather in-person this year, you can still plan an epic festive event with the right virtual holiday party ideas for work.
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38 Team Building Ideas for Holiday Parties [Updated for 2025]
‘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.
28 Halloween Team Building Activities for the Workplace in 2025
We've compiled 28 Halloween team building activities for the workplace for both remote and in-person work groups.
The 3 Building Blocks Leaders Need to Make Organizational Change Succeed
Professional Development expert Lyndon Friesen shares the three essential building blocks leaders must use to guide teams through disruption and ensure organizational change truly succeeds.
Change Management Reimagined: Why It Should Start with People, Not Processes
In this article, Professional Development expert Lyndon Friesen explains why successful change starts with people first, not processes, and how leaders can build real buy-in.
How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis Before Launching Any Training Program
Discover how to conduct a skills gap analysis before launching a training program. Identify employee skill gaps, align training with business goals, and improve performance.
Training the Modern Manager: What Skills Matter Most in 2025 and Beyond
Discover the essential skills modern managers need to succeed in 2025 and beyond—from adaptive leadership to digital fluency and emotional intelligence. Stay ahead in a changing workplace.
How Behaviour Insights Help Managers Lead Better
Tired of guesswork in leadership? Behavioral insights reveal what truly drives your team, so you can lead with confidence and boost productivity.
11 Must-Try Team Building Activities in Surrey, BC
Planning a team event in Surrey, BC? These 11 fun and creative team building activities will bring your group closer — and make work a lot more enjoyable.
Cross-Generational Team Development: Bridging the Skills Gap with Collaborative Learning
Discover how cross-generational team development and collaborative learning can bridge the workplace skills gap, boost innovation, and strengthen team performance.
Hiring Your A-Team: How DiSC Helps You Choose and Keep the Right People
When it comes to recruitment, what traits should you be looking for in a candidate? Find out how you can use DiSC to hire the best people for your organization with tips from our experts.
DiSC Explained: An Intro for Corporate Groups
Is your team looking for a behavioral analysis tool to help you work better together? Find out how DiSC can improve your group's interpersonal relationships at the office.
20 Charitable Team Building Activities for Workgroups
Doing good for others makes you feel good, and employees expect volunteer opportunities from their employees. With charitable team building activities, you and your workgroup can give back to those in need while gaining all of the personal and professional benefits that come with doing so.
What AI Can’t Do: Why Human Team Building Still Matters
Discover the limits of AI in the workplace and learn why human connection, emotional intelligence, and team building remain essential for effective collaboration and success.
The Learning Habits That Set High-Performing Teams Apart (And How to Build Them)
Discover the key learning habits that drive high-performing teams and learn how to build them in your own organization to boost collaboration, innovation, and results.
Rethinking Trust: The Missing Link Between Leadership and Autonomy
Professional development expert Lyndon Friesen unpacks why building trust is more urgent than ever—and how to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.
We’re Collaborating Ourselves Into Chaos and It’s Time to Course-Correct
Professional Development expert Lyndon Friesen explores the cost of over-collaboration at work and why it may be derailing team performance.
Why Some Teams Grow Faster Than Others – And How to Replicate It
Discover why some teams scale faster than others and learn proven strategies to replicate their success. Boost your team's growth with these actionable insights.