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Teambuilding - Inside Out
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Tips and tools for self awareness, teambuilding and managing high performing teams at work and in life.
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Brick Wall Managers: No more barriers!
In my many years of teambuilding training, I discovered three common reasons teams do not bond properly. Certainly, others exist, but I am going to focus on three I have seen most frequently. Remarkably, managers and team leaders set the tone for the...
No More Boring Meetings!
I call them a necessary evil. They may not always be fun, but meetings are critical to sustaining team cohesion.Meetings are an opportunity for teams to connect, learn what others are doing and negotiate roles. Most people have attended an assortmen...
The "Gold" Manager
Managing in Color! What are you talking about?As Gold, leading comes very natural to you! But just like the other temperaments, there are a few “blind spots” you can avoid so that you won’t be a barrier to your team interactions. Here’s how:...
Don't Forget Your Brain When You Retreat!
Retreating, Recharging – An important tip for staff retreatsYears ago, I attended training with a great trainer, Rob Bocchino. He taught us that when people first assemble (like in a training or class), their brains are stuck in a survival mode of ...
Barriers to Team-building and Team Cohesion
Without even trying one can be a barrier to team cohesion. Individuals cannot assemble around a common goal unless they feel safe and secure within the team unit. Before you accuse me of being warm and fuzzy, let me explain. Safety is not limited to ...
A Tool and Nothing But A Tool
Important NoteIt is very important to state that the purpose of temperament research is not to ‘pigeon hole’ individuals into the some box or set of behaviors. Just like any tool, if it used properly, it can make our lives (and especially our rel...

