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 & Training Trends for 2019
An online guide that provides you with expert advice on what's new in team building, training, coaching, and consulting in 2019.
Meet the Team: Chad Rissanen
Get to know the team behind Outback Team Building & Training. This month, meet Chad Rissanen, Director of Sales: leadership coach, rock musician, and lover of life.
CASE STUDY: How Foresters Financial and National Agents Alliance Combined Their Volunteer Work with Team Building
Looking for a new way to give back with your team? Check out how a large group in Burlington, North Carolina made a difference with the Military Support Mission charity team building activity. “We had some really positive feedback from the people participating. In the past, participants would be very focused on the task at hand, producing […]
50 Ways to Improve Your Office Working Environment
This online guide will provide you with some easy ideas on how to modernize your workplace and boost employee engagement by improving your office working environment.
10 Staff Break Room Improvements for Your Employees
The best offices have common spaces where employees actually want to spend their free time. Check out these ideas to help make your break room a more relaxing, engaging, and recharging place.
These Simple Items Can Make Employees More Productive at Their Desks
Does your team have everything they need at their desks to do their best work? Check out five simple items that have been proven to help make employees more productive.
How Office Design Can Help Your Team Work Better
We spoke with Morgan Thomas, an interior designer at Cutler, about office design and how to make the most effective use of your space.
Featured Event: Microsoft Embarks on a Charitable “Buildathon” in Orlando
Wanting to give back to the community and connect with their colleagues, a team from Microsoft meeting in Orlando, Florida found the perfect way to achieve both at the same time. Quick Facts Organization: Microsoft City: Orlando, Florida Venue: Hilton Bonnet Creek Activity: Charity Bike Buildathon Category: Charity & Philanthropic Number of Participants: 70 people Length: 2 hours Event Photo […]
5 Office Plants That Can Spruce Up Your Workplace
Did you know that having plants in your work environment can actually provide some pretty amazing benefits? Keep reading to learn more about the best office plants to help you reduce stress, clean the air, and increase productivity.
3 Ways You Can Improve Your Work Environment for Under $100
Want to improve your office atmosphere but don’t want to break the bank? Good news: there are plenty of small touches you can make to your workplace that are both beneficial and affordable.
Featured Event: Custom Charity Scavenger Hunt in Montréal, Quebec
A large group from Equinix recently took part in a custom School Supply Scramble scavenger hunt through Montréal, Quebec. This global financial team had a great time completing challenges throughout the city as they assembled backpack donations for local children in need.
Everything Your Business Needs to Know About CSR
What is corporate social responsibility? Use this online guide to gain a better understanding of CSR and learn effective ways to apply this practice at your organization.
How to Generate Enthusiasm for CSR from Within Your Organization
The best way to set up a successful corporate social responsibility program is to start from the inside out. Check out these tips from Murray Seward, CEO of Outback Team Building Training, to get employees excited about doing good with your team.
Featured Event: Cruise Line Employees Explore Whistler, BC with Amazing” Team Building Adventure”
A group of international employees from Holland America Line Cruises headed up to Whistler, BC for a company retreat. Little did they know that this would just be the start of a great team building adventure...
How to Create a Successful CSR Program in 3 Easy Steps
Want to introduce corporate social responsibility to your organization, but not sure where to begin? These easy-to-follow guidelines will help explain how you can set up an effective CSR plan at work.
CSR Explained: Why Businesses Are Showing More Compassion
64% of CEOs say corporate social responsibility is core to their business. So, what exactly is CSR? And why is it so important?
Featured Event: Engineers Let Loose as “Corporate Castaways” in Toronto
A group of engineers from Smartwave Technologies were looking for a fun outdoor team building activity in Toronto, Ontario. But were they ready to outwit, outplay, and outlast? Quick Facts Organization: Smartwave Technologies City: Toronto, Ontario Venue: Ashbridges Bay Park Activity: Corporate Castaways Category: Outdoor Team Building Number of Participants: 40 people Length: 3 Hours Event Photo Gallery A […]
A Practical Guide to Using DiSC in the Workplace
Is your organization interested in finding a behavioral analysis tool to improve how your team works together? You can use this online guide to help you better understand D.I.S.C., and learn practical ways to add this resource to your daily operations.
Outback’s Unique Approach to D.I.S.C. Assessments
Looking to try a D.I.S.C. assessment with your team? Find out why bringing in a training facilitator can help make it easier and more practical for your business.
How to Inject D.I.S.C. Into the DNA of Your Business
Are you thinking about introducing D.I.S.C. into your workplace? Here are three strategies to help you embed what you learn about yourselves and make it a part of your day-to-day operations.
3 Pro Tips on Using D.I.S.C. in Your Office
Professional facilitator, Lyndon Friesen, offers expert advice on how your team can effectively use D.I.S.C. within your organization. Find out the three business situations he recommends using D.I.S.C. in to become a stronger, more cohesive team.
A Manager’s Guide to Improving Employee Engagement
Having an engaged workforce can be crucial to your company’s success. As a manager, you can use this free guide to help effectively measure, track, and improve employee engagement within your organization for long-lasting results.
CASE STUDY: How a “Life-Changing” Training Session Helped Budge Studios’ Managers Become Better Leaders
Looking for some tried and tested ideas to engage your employees? Learn how some of the most successful businesses around the world build employee engagement.
5 “Big Picture” Things You Should Be Doing to Keep Long-Term Employees Engaged
It can be easy to boost employee engagement for a short period of time, but how do you sustain it over multiple years? Here are five "big picture" things you should be doing over the long term to keep your employees engaged.
How Fortune 500 Companies Engage Their Employees
Looking for some tried and tested ideas to engage your employees? Learn how some of the most successful businesses around the world build employee engagement.