Remember this simple tip and make a big impact. I had a boss that used to talk about the importance of “Psychic Income.” This is the simple act of recognizing people’s contributions. Unfortunately, many team leaders fail to recognize its incredible impact. There tends to be more focus on what needs fixing, what went wrong, how we can improve. But we need to remember and publicly acknowledge Read More
New from Corporate Games: Game of Crowns
If you’re a fan of “Game of Thrones” and seek an adventurous team competition, this is the event for you. Control the fate of your house by using your forces to diminish the armies of others. Teamwork, wit and creativity will allow you to tame dragons and win this spirited competition. Game of Crowns provides extraordinary group problem solving challenges to which there are multiple solutions. Can Read More
Talk Like Spock– to improve your communication skills
When you “talk like Spock,” the iconic character from Star Trek, you are: Taking emotion out of the conversation. Listening carefully and analytically to what others have to say—with an open mind. Stating facts, not feelings. Realizing that conflict can spur growth. Coming to reasonable conclusions that are supported by facts. Agreeing to work together to solve problems. Read More
The Good and Bad about Escape Rooms– the hot trend in team building
If you have not experienced an Escape Room, it’s a new form of entertainment for small groups, dates, or a family outing. It entails going to a facility that is built out to support an entertaining theme (Pirates, Zombies, Sherlock Holmes, Time Traveling, Break out of Jail, etc.). The premise is that your group (of up to 10 people) needs to figure out how to “escape” the room(s) in one hour or Read More
“The Escape Plan” Decoder
Here is a look at one of our “Decoders” from the Escape Plan, our newest “Escape Experience.” This one was designed for an event aboard the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier Museum. Can you figure out how to use it without reading the instructions below? Using the Decoder If decoding letters into a number: Point the black arrow on the inner disk to one of the symbols on the outer disk. Read More
Foster a TEAM Attitude and Culture
What happens when you are part of a team, but are excluded from giving input or receiving information? The team ultimately fails. It is not that easy to foster a team culture- and sadly, human nature is at the heart of the problem. We all have opinions on how things should be done and what we should do to succeed. Those who are like-minded tend to bond together; it is very satisfying to have Read More