Insights
Does Your Team Have an Air Sandwich Communication Challenge?
This debate is often framed by individual desires vs organizational needs- yet the often ignored third entity is teams. In what way does a team work best together?
Joyful Team Building: The Inward Smile
When people receive, unwrap and start handling their own LEGO story building kit, there is this smile that appears on people's faces. Sometimes its big, sometimes small. But it's personal, for them. Like they've been brought back in time. They are sitting on the edge of play and there is this excitement and joy - not to a level of exuberance, but a more patient and expectant smile.
Three Types of Team Workstyles: Baseball, Football, and Basketball (Copy)
Should 'baseball' teams be remote, 'football' teams hybrid, and 'basketball' teams in the office? The key here is understanding how work is done in teams to realize the impact of where people work and the policies and tools needed to support them.
The Top 5 Commonalities That Arise From Our Team Building Events
Here are the five most popular commonalities that arise in our team buidling sessions:1. Pets - People LOVE their pets, and honestly like sharing info about them.2. Kids - Same as above3. Hobbies - Sports? Cooking? Interior Decoration? Yes! 4. Musical Instruments - I separated from hobbies as this group has a certain respect for one another 5. Vacations and Travel - Who doesn't love a good vacation?
The Tradeoffs of Virtual Vs In-Person Work
In essence, the choice between virtual and in-person work isn't about deciding which is superior. It's about recognizing and balancing the tradeoffs: the convenience and flexibility of virtual work against the potentially richer, more nuanced communication that comes with face-to-face interactions.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS DON’T HAVE TO BE HORRIBLE:
Unlock the potential of virtual meetings with these proven strategies to combat Zoom fatigue and foster engagement. Dive into five actionable tips to make your online sessions more efficient and human-centered, improving outcomes and team collaboration.