1. Ignoring functionality over form. Example: a beautiful room with pillars throughout will be problematic if there is a program onstage that people need to see. 2. Not checking to see what else is going on at the facility during your conference, banquet or event. Disruptive noise or construction/remodeling can be detrimental to a successful event. 3. Not making sure the restroom Read More
How Do You Introduce Yourself at a Meeting? 5 Pointers that Can Make a BIG Difference
We have all been to countless meetings where everyone has to introduce themselves. This is a key first impression, and many people do not realize how important it is. You have only a minute to let people know who you are. Having facilitated and taken part in hundreds of meetings, here are five suggestions to help you utilize your self-introduction to your best advantage. 1. Always stand up Read More
Great Team Leaders Realize these Concepts…
Leading a team takes more skill than simply directing people what to do. Great leaders know and embrace the following... Attitude is Everything! If you are not excited about the job, no one else is going to be either. As team leader you set the tone and attitude. Your team members will be more excited and committed to a project based on how you communicate it to them. Read More
How to Get the Most Out of a Team Building Event
The key to making the most of a team building event is what you say to the group before and after the activity. In so many cases, people just want to dive right into the “competition.” After a winner is determined, it’s over. All too often there is no mention of the purpose of the event, expectations from management, or debriefing of the activity. This leaves a lot of the potential benefit Read More
Team Building is More than “Just a Game”
Team building activities can actually teach skills and concepts when designed carefully. They can be customized to your organization in a variety of ways: 1. Improve Communication Skills and break down barriers. Our current political situation has stopped people from talking to each other out of fear of offending or ruining relationships. The ability to communicate is more important than ever. Read More
Become a Visionary Leader- 7 Key Traits
Every team leader wants to think of themselves as a positive force for fueling success. Unfortunately, all too often, people get stuck in doing what they have always done and thinking that is enough. If you keep your blinders on and don’t look around to see what else might be possible, you are doing your company and yourself a disservice. And you are not a “visionary leader.” What are the Read More