In our fast paced world it has become more and more difficult to engage delegates at a conference. If you have recently attended, or spoken at a conference lately, you will know that it is nothing new seeing most people focussed on their laptops, tablets, smart phones, etc. while the speaker is trying his/her best...
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Team Players – see yourself from the perspective of an expert.
As a facilitator of team building activities at Teamiac, I’m often faced with looking at the team as collective before kicking off an event. This is usually when I scan the room and look for the character types that I will encounter. Here’s a humorous overview from my perspective on the diverse types that make...
The Success of the Team – The Lion Pride Dynamics
“The success of the team is because of the individual and the success of the individual is because of the team.” Ian Thomas - author of The Power of The Pride Lions are still the kings of the Animal Kingdom and when it comes to business teams there is a lot we can learn from...
Why is Team Building important?
First let’s look at the consequences of a poor team Underperformance Poor communication De-motivated and un-rewarded staff Declining sales Low employee retention So what does a healthy team look like? Any healthy team is a strong, highly motivated, cohesive unit, sharing values that help the team, the individuals, and the organisation as a whole....
The 5 Biggest Conferencing Trends for 2013
The global financial crisis has initiated changes in the conferencing industry. Despite the financial pinch and the increase in the use of video conferencing as a tool, there is still no substitute for meeting face to face in a neutral environment. This trend has ensured that conferences are still on the increase but the outcome...