Category: Charitable Team Building
Give back while getting closer! A charity team building exercise can bring people together as they do good for others. Here’s some tips and success stories on bringing your team closer together for charity.
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Spotlight | Charitable Team Building in New Jersey
Last week, we ran our first Paws for a Cause charitable team building program in New Jersey. What happened afterwards was truly special! (more…)
Do Good Bus Takes on the NAMI Wellness Project
This weekend, the Do Good Bus took a group of volunteers to the NAMI Wellness Project house in Needham, MA.
Breaking Records | LA And NYC Team Building That Gives Back
Last month was a culmination of many things: the shortest month of the year, the first phase of big projects, the kick-off of the New Year. Do you feel the burn, yet? We do!
Behind Every Great Politician is a Great Team
“The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.”- Tony Blair (more…)
The Greatest Bike Build on Earth
Over 300 bikes and helmets have been donated through TeamBonding programs like The Charity Bike Build and The Ultimate Charity Build so far in 2014.
TeamBonding Does the Do Good Bus
As you may have noticed, we’ve been all a buzz about the Do Good Bus by TeamBonding and our team likes to walk the talk.
Announcing… Paws for a Cause | A New Philanthropic Team Building Event
Have you heard the buzz? Or, shall we say… bark?
To Inc. 5000 and Beyond!
Anyone who operates a small business can relate to the scene in Pixar’s Toy Story where Buzz demonstrates his ability to “fall with style”.
Feature Friday | The Ultimate Charity Team Building Program
There are several things in life that are just better combined together.
Feature Friday | Charity Team Building Activities
Raise your hand if you have ever gone to, or taken your children to, Build-A-Bear Workshop. (more…)
Team Building Plan Tip: Always Respect the Mojo
For the best experience possible, you have to let the mojo flow. It’s a perfect storm… the facilitator has your team working together to build bikes, move a marble across the room or solve the latest CSI case, they’re having a blast and bonding… exactly like you wanted them to. And then… it all comes crashing down because of an interruption that wasn’t part of your team building plan. (more…)
Feature Friday | Charity Team Building Activities
Wind in your hair, your parent’s hand supporting your back while guiding you along, an ear-to-ear grin spread wide across your face…
Team Building Details Tip | The Little Things are the Big Things
A successful event isn’t just about picking the right event and venue, it’s about the little things too. There are a few more team building details that goes into it. If your team is fired up and ready to win the scavenger hunt, game show or make the best chili, the last thing you want is for all that enthusiasm to come to a screeching halt because your planning didn’t allow enough time for setup.
Team Building Details Tip: Don’t Fall Victim to The Slump!
The post-lunch slump makes you think “nap time”. What do you think it does to your team? You can’t fight biology… regardless of how involved your team is in the event, there is going to be a mid-afternoon enthusiasm “challenge”. Preparing for this is the best way to keep up the momentum and stop your team from sneaking off to find the nearest couch. (more…)
Team Building Tip: Competitive v.s. Collaborative
Don’t make them compete if they like to collaborate. Picking the right Team Building style for your event will help your team be more receptive.
DIY Team Building Exercise | Warm Fuzzies
Get started with this simple DIY team building exercise. DIY EXERCISE GOAL: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of their own personal value.
Team Building Tip: Set Expectations on Focused Fun
Make sure your team understands the difference between a meaningful event that is fun and just not having to “work”. A quality Team Building event and facilitator will ensure your staff enjoys themselves; after all… that’s the best, most effective type of Team Building. However, if they see the event as just a break from work where they can gab on their cell phones and come and go as they please, the event won’t have the lasting impact you’re hoping for. (more…)
Team Building Tip: Don’t Scare the Venue Staff
Set the expectations of the event for the venue staff, so they don’t panic at all the activity and potential noise. Some Team Building events can get pretty crazy (by design, because that makes them more fun… and more effective!) But don’t scare the venue staff when they see your team running around being crazy. (more…)
Fun Team Building Tip: Get the Party Started
Getting off to a rough start can kill your fun team building event before things get going… and delays are a rough start. It’s a huge bummer when you are excited about starting a fun team building event, but there is a delay because the entire group isn’t there yet. So you end up waiting… (more…)
Be a Space Hog & Don’t Feel Bad | Team Building Programs Tip
When team building programs lack adequate space for activities it can really put a damper on the fun. Team building programs can be difficult to plan. Many things can put a storm cloud over the process, and not having enough space is one of those things. Do you want your team to be involved, enthusiastic, having fun and bonding with their co-workers… or complaining about not having enough space? (more…)
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