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
CASE STUDY: Finding a Last-Minute Team Building Activity Over a Holiday
Planning a team building event can be stressful – especially if you need to find a last-minute solution for the day after a holiday. Find out how an employee from T-Mobile planned a fun, successful activity for her colleagues in less than three days with help from our team.
Is Self-Hosted Team Building Right for You?
There are a lot of advantages to self-hosted team building – it’s more affordable, flexible, and personal. But how do you know if it’s right for your group?
Your Workplace Might Have a Collaboration Crisis
Everyone likes to think their team doesn’t have a problem with workplace collaboration. But new research shows a crisis of teamwork in the office…
Create Your CSR Events Calendar in Six Easy Steps
Creating a corporate social responsibility (CSR) events calendar is easier than you think. Find out how your team can start giving back throughout the year with these six easy steps.
Five Things Team Building Can’t Fix
Team building alone can’t fix the issues your organization is facing – but find out how a combination of team building, training, and consulting can be the answer.
How to Convince Your Boss to Try Experiential Learning
It can be tricky to convince your boss to take a chance on a new kind of training. But there are some good reasons why top businesses around the world are investing in experiential learning…
CASE STUDY: Engineering Firm “Burns Off Steam” After Two Full Days of Meetings
Day-long meetings can be mentally exhausting and leave your team feeling stressed and tired. Find out how Minute to Win It helped a group of engineers re-energize after two days of sitting around in a boardroom.
Meet Your Team Coach and Management Consultant: Joe Britto
Want to partner with a professional coach and consultant who can help your group make real and sustainable changes to your business? Get to know Joe Britto, the lead coach and consultant for Outback Team Building Training.
Three Benefits Your Team Loses Out on with Internal Training
Your business is losing out when you keep your training internal. Find out how bringing in a professional facilitator or consultant can help prevent your business from making costly mistakes.
Meet Your Skill Development Facilitator: Lyndon Friesen
Interested in partnering with a facilitator who can help your group develop key skills or abilities? Get to know Lyndon Friesen, the lead facilitator of our skill development programs.
New and Improved Version of “Corporate Castaways” Now Available
Are you ready to turn your teammates into tribemates? Learn more about how your group can take on a series of Survivor-inspired challenges in the new and improved Corporate Castaways – now available in cities all across North America.
WATCH: Your Top Questions About Wild Goose Chase Answered
You asked – our team of event solutions experts answered! Watch the FAQ video to get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Wild Goose Chase.
PODCAST: Hot Tips for Outdoor Team Building
Ready to get out of the office and enjoy the fresh air with your team? Listen to this 15-minute podcast for the hottest tips you can use to have a sensational outdoor team building experience!
The Best Corporate Outdoor Team Building Activities for Parks
Want to get your group out of the office for some fresh air and build a stronger team? Discover the top recommended outdoor team building activities for your group to do at any nearby park.
WATCH: 100 Philips Employees, One Escape Room Experience
100 Philips employees were able to have oneEscape Room: Jewel Heistexperience – without leaving their hotel venue. Watch the video case study to find out what happened.
PODCAST: Pro-Tips To Plan Your First Team Building Event
Planning a team building event can be complicated, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Listen to this 15-minute podcast to get free expert tips on how you can plan like a pro.
Find the Best Solution Faster with New Website Updates
Discover what’s new on the Outback Team Building Training website! Updates and improved features mean you can find the perfect activity or program for your group even faster than before. When you visit the Outback Team Building Training website, it’s now easier than ever to find what you’re looking for.
How to Add Sizzle to Your Summer Team Building
Give your group a break from the boardroom and get some fresh air as a team with these top four outdoor activities that are perfect for summertime.
5 Awesome Rope Courses for Team Building Around Vancouver, BC
Rope Courses -- An Exciting Team Building Activity for Your Work Group!
PODCAST: How Do You Engage Millennials in the Workplace?
How do you engage millennials in the workplace? Listen to the 15-minute podcast for engagement tips from professional facilitator, Lyndon Friesen.
Introducing: Five New “Outback Cares” Initiatives
Discover five new ways Outback Team Building Training is giving back with our charitable program, Outback Cares. Each initiative will help our team support philanthropic organizations across North America that are important to our customers and employees alike.
Customer Spotlight: Why Travel Services Has Partnered with Us for Three Years
Find out why Travel Services, a destination management company in Puerto Rico, has trusted us as their team building provider for three years in a row.
Outback Team Building & Training Celebrates 25 Years in Business
2017 marks Outback Team Building Training 25th year in business! Thank you to our customers for helping us evolve from a small adventure company into one of North America’s leading team building and learning and development providers.
Hands-On Team Building Events Your Group “Will Remember Forever”
Summer company outings are always fun – but how can you make sure this year’s barbeque or picnic is truly unforgettable? Give your team a hands-on experience they “will remember forever” with one of our popular build events, such as Supercar Derby Challenge or Wheelchairs for Charity.
NEW ACTIVITY: Send Tribute to Troops Abroad with Military Support Mission
Your team can help brighten the days of the brave men and women who are serving abroad. Create custom care packages for troops in the new charitable team building activity, Military Support Mission.