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: How Invision Communications Supported Hurricane Relief With Charity Team Building
“Everyone loved the activity, and it aligned very well with Agios’ culture of giving back. It was a fantastic way to start the meeting, and they are already talking about doing something like this again. So, we may have set a pretty big precedent…We’ll see if we can match it next year!” – Sarah Gregory, Associate Creative Director, InVision Communications
10 Best Reads on Leadership from Outback’s Leaders
Looking for resources to help your managers and executives become better at what they do? Check out the top 10 books that Outback Team Building Training’s leadership team recommends.
Why Having an “Open Door” Policy with Your Remote Employees Is Critical
Want to know how to build a strong team of remote employees you can trust? Find out how an “open door” policy can help you maintain successful working relationships with employees you don’t regularly see in person.
The Top Training and Consulting Trends for 2018
Want to know what’s on the horizon for employee training and management consulting in 2018? Find out the trends you should be paying attention to, and the best programs to help your team grow and improve this year.
A Shockingly Simple Perspective on Great Leadership
How can you become more than just a manager? Team coach and management consultant Joe Britto shares his shockingly simple view on what it takes to evolve into an effective leader.
Introducing Outback Team Building & Training
It’s official! Our company name has changed to Outback Team Building Training to better reflect our service offerings.
The Top Three Team Building Trends for 2018
Get started on your team building ideas for 2018! Find out what activities are predicted to be hot this year, and hear insight on the latest trends from Murray Seward, President of Outback Team Building Training, by listening to our latest podcast episode.
CASE STUDY: How Vision Credit Union Successfully Merged Two Different Leadership Teams and Workplace Cultures
“I think now, the managers are trying to communicate better with their branch staff. They’re recognizing that they weren’t the only ones affected by the merger.” – Carolin Robinson, Manager of Risk, Vision Credit Union
CASE STUDY: How Principia Built a Stronger Company Culture Even With Its Remote Employees Working Hundreds of Miles Apart
“It worked. We found that we were more aligned than we thought, that we had some common-rooted interests…Lyndon helped us really work together to build our business this last year.” - Lou Rossi, Managing Partner, Principia
CASE STUDY: MD Financial Discovers an “Incredible” Charity Activity
A corporate group from MD Financial was looking for a unique charity activity to help them give back this holiday season. Find out what they did, and how they were able to make such an “incredible” donation to the local veterans’ foundation.
Three Surprising Reasons CSR Has Become So Important in the Workplace
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to gain popularity at companies large and small. Find out how giving back can positively impact your office environment, employee morale, and consumers’ perception of your organization and brand.
CASE STUDY: How a Satellite Employee “Garnered the Reputation” as Her Team’s Pro Event Planner
Who says you need to be a professional event planner to wow your colleagues with a memorable team building experience? Find out how an employee from Satellife Healthcare has “garnered the reputation as the one who can put together awesome events,” by partnering with our team.
The Six Biggest Team Building Mistakes You Can Make
Whether you’ve planned dozens of events and activities, or none at all, these are the biggest team building mistakes you could be making.
CASE STUDY: How Team Building Helped Microsoft Employees Donate a Truckload of Food
Find out how the charity team building activity, End-Hunger Games, helped a group of Microsoft employees donate a truckload full of non-perishable items to a local food bank.
This Unusual Hiring Tactic Will Make You Rethink How You Interview
Looking for the secret to hiring a great team? Find out why companies like EY and Roche are using team building activities to help them interview new hires and put together more successful, cohesive teams.
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.