To Play, or not Play?

February 16, 2008 at 5:56 pm · Filed under ::Education, ::General, ::Health Issues, ::Maternal Musings, ::On my Mind.. ... of ‘enrichment’ activities we convince ourselves (and by extension, our peers) is good ... to emerge (and help with handwriting skills!).  Softball is great for instilling teambuilding skills [more...]

Date: 2008-02-17 00:56:20

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Toobeez {Giveaway}

Do your kids love building things? Do they love playing with Tinkertoys? Have you ever wished there was a bigger version of Tinkertoys? ... tool, a teambuilding activity, or even a therapeutic aid. This big tinkertoy like building system ... offers activity books showing how the tubes can be used to demonstrate math and language arts concepts [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 12:32:00

Fred Astaire meets Frederick Taylor

With the aim of developing a more sustained inquiry on the new managerial dementia, and at the prompting of Monsieur K-Punk, ... with the DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY programme would like to invite you to this teambuilding workshop ... and communication in a team.Objectives:* Explore simple movement exercises individually, in pairs [more...]

Date: 2007-05-25 23:49:00

Mentoring - Key to Building Successful Programs

Or Build a Mentoring System!from our Friends at The Center for Leader DevelopmentThe Process of MentoringPrior to developing a mentor program within ... with a strong bond created between mentor and protégé. Teambuilding activities can assist in this process as well as “get to know you” activities during initial meetings. Another idea mentioned [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 09:47:00

Why Grand Canyon Hikes Are The Best Conditioning

Most people view conditioning for sports as something that should take place in a gym, in a field, on a track, or in a pool, but there are other, ... running, mountain biking, climbing, cross country skiing, and downhill skiing as training activities ... -fit or as a multi-day hike, which works better for teambuilding. The rim-to-rim-to-rim, which [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 08:41:28

Why Grand Canyon Hiking Tours Are The Best Conditioning

Most people view conditioning for sports as something that should take place in a gym, in a field, on a track, or in a pool, but there are other, ... running, mountain biking, climbing, cross country skiing, and downhill skiing as training activities ... or as a multi-day hike, which works better for teambuilding. The rim-to-rim-to-rim, which includes 8000 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 14:14:23

Traveling

This month seams to be great, so far at least. I traveled a little bit and it seams I will travel some more until the end of summer, ... . There where two hot days but it was nice because with the Development team we planned our activities ... some familiar faces, the MC team of AIESEC RO where there having their teambuilding. Who would thought [more...]

Date: 2007-07-13 16:52:00

Free-er

Just had the busiest Easter of my life. Started off with a plan to act out the much-copied skit based on Lifehouse's Everything ... was in charge of organizing. True to form, our preparations for 'teambuilding games' were last minute ... quotes such as 'You jump, I jump' or 'Luke, I'm your fatherrr' with the Prodigal Son story, or the Jonah [more...]

Date: 2008-03-29 23:39:00

How To Use Grand Canyon Hiking Trips For Quick Conditioning

Most athletes view conditioning for sports as something that should take place in a gym, in a field, on a track, or in a pool, but there are other, ... , mountain biking, climbing, cross country skiing, and downhill skiing as training activities ... or as a multi-day hike, which works better for teambuilding. The rim-to-rim-to-rim, which includes 8000 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 14:55:06

Now Hold On A Minute

by Scott Benson scott@patriotsdaily.com The possibility has dawned on me that we have been kidding ourselves about what the Patriots can get for ... to be more favorable to the Lions’ forthcoming teambuilding efforts, a gesture that seems to confirm Culpepper [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 12:08:00

A Weekend Full Of Playing

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 3:34pm in Trips & Travels Last weekend was our company’s first Christmas trip ... of teambuilding on it. I just wanted to relax really, not get tired running around. Well, how short sighted ... was an afternoon and evening full of fun, silly games, good naturedness and laugther. I’ve never seen more than [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 07:34:17

The Great Thing About a New Administration . . .

. . . is that there is so much to write about. The less-great thing is that, if you are an employer, not much of it is good ... to the original version at its source site. Men and Women Owned Businesses . . . Differ?Teambuilding With RopesSapien Software Signs Mattson Technology for Training AdministrationHello, Goodbye [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 19:57:12

Barcelona, the city of Entrepreneurs

Last week saw 40 Barcelona based entrepreneurs make their way to a picturesque Catalan village called Camprodon ... business community’ The weekend retreat consisted of a magical blend of teambuilding ... exchange of ideas and experiences, many topics were covered. With each entrepreneur representing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 13:37:51

Overcoming Inappropriate Competition in the Workplace

By Avery Henderson, Ph.D., M.P.H. When used appropriately, competition raises the bar for the quality of goods and services, ... without questioning its true effects. The Game In my leadership, teambuilding, and conflict resolution training for organizations, we play a game early in the session. I separate people into two [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 09:51:00

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - is it a Family or Golfers Vacation Destination?

Before finding the answer to this dilemma, let’s take an overview of Hilton Head and its surrounding area ... of great games and activities •Eco-Adventures - older children enjoy learning the basics of sea kayaking ... ll have all to themselves. Here they will kayak in the pristine waters, engage in teambuilding [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 11:54:03

5 Teambuilding Lessons From This New President

No matter who you pulled the lever for on Tuesday, this election season has been like a high holiday for anybody interested in leadership issues. Today the news is full of speculation about who will serve on the new president’s team. It might be hard for those who supported the other side in this election to even think about learning anything [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 17:42:23

Crap, I’ve had some fun November 13, 2008

OK, after bitching in two separate posts about this business trip, I had such an incredible time last night. I was dreading the obligatory teambuilding activity, although I was intrigued that it involved some sort of “rock band” challenge. I love music, although I am hampered by no skills in either [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 17:51:19

Overcoming Inappropriate Competition in the Workplace

by Avery Henderson, Ph.D., M.P.H. When used appropriately, competition raises the bar for the quality of goods and services, ... without questioning its true effects. The Game In my leadership, teambuilding, and conflict resolution training for organizations, we play a game early in the session. I separate people into two [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 09:11:12

HR Carnival 38!

This months HR carnival is hosted by Changeboard. As always the show has a number of attractive articles for us and this month there is a strong Corporate Social Responsibility flavour.A couple of articles caught my eye:Try engaging your people about CSR & social justice through teambuilding exercises but beware, Steve Roesler, co-author [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 10:38:00

SSCSS Teambuilding at Bintan!

Since I'm free, I shall blog about my company's teambuilding held in Bintan last weekend before it got forgotten like SSCSS 20th Anniversary or Sony Bowling 2008. Friday the 13th Us at Tenah [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 10:43:00

Personal and Professional Review for 2008

It’s this time of year when I look back over my learning log to see what I’ve achieved during the last 12 months ... Grammar School and participated fully in a number of extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, the S6 London Trip, a Residential to Loch Lomond, S6 Teambuilding weekend [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 11:53:02

Overcoming Inappropriate Competition in the Workplace

by Avery Henderson, Ph.D., M.P.H. When used appropriately, competition raises the bar for the quality of goods and services, ... without questioning its true effects. The Game In my leadership, teambuilding, and conflict resolution training for organizations, we play a game early in the session. I separate people into two [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 09:14:15

Overcoming Inappropriate Competition in the Workplace

by Avery Henderson, Ph.D., M.P.H. When used appropriately, competition raises the bar for the quality of goods and services, ... without questioning its true effects. The Game In my leadership, teambuilding, and conflict resolution training for organizations, we play a game early in the session. I separate people into two [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 10:39:40

Fearington Village

Community Information Fearrington Village, built on a 1700’s farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, attracts a diverse mix of active 55+ retirees, ... and teambuilding activities. Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, Fearrington is considered ... is a fitness center with highly professional staff, including fitness specialists, exercise [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 03:18:27

Are slow times the best time to implement agile manufacturing methods?

Industry Week has a set of discussion groups devoted to various aspects of manufacturing.  You can find the Forums home page here ... times to do the planning and training that is elemental to good agile practice.  Right now, one of my clients is doing problem solving training, supervisor training, and teambuilding for managers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 02:07:00

end of the day, beginning of another year

Well, he did it. I so hoped he wouldn't, but Jack went and turned 11 today! Little scrumper. Can't. Even. Believe. It ... class had a sleepover at his school. It's a tradition that the PTA organizes. There's teambuilding exercises, crazy line dances (chicken dance, et al), scrapbooking, coffeecake making (for breakfast [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 04:12:59

Teamwork meets the ultimate challenge

The last time I walked a high ropes course, I realized why this type of team bonding was so effective ... of accomplishment. The Challenge aims to promote these kinds of activities to teams, companies ... . Popular blogs include: “Making a case for teambuilding” and “Ropes Course: Rethink the standards [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 16:48:11

FTB

Random videoVisit FAILBLOG.I found this cactus at my cousin's place. Anyway, I am back in KL for a few days. Decided to come home for fun ... friends.I drank hell lotsa Newater during Law Camp and Freshmen Teambuilding Camp (FTB).Speaking of FTB ... to come up with all the activities and everything else, and not forgetting it will last for 4 runs.But [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 06:29:00

Pink Slip Holiday Office Party Friday @ Holocene

I am a huge fan of Holocene.  You’d be hard pressed to find a more inventive and creative bar/club in Portland ... the dancefloor and redefine teambuilding with that hottie from the mail room. So go ahead, stop your collatin’ and start your gyratin’. This will be the most fun you’ve had wearing a nametag, ever. Even [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 05:29:53

TRIgirl Training: Encouragement Matters

The following article was written by Mike McCormick of Richmond.com on January 22, 2009. Thanks to Mr. McCormick and Ms ... training by themselves. TRIgirls makes it a group endeavor – in a very fun and fulfilling way. “ ... Avenue 10k as a teambuilding event in which the teams are rewarded for being able to predict [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 15:26:57

How To Use Grand Canyon Rim-to-rim Hikes For Quick Conditioning

Most athletes view conditioning for sports as something that should take place in a gym, in a field, on a track, or in a pool, but there are other, ... , mountain biking, climbing, cross country skiing, and downhill skiing as training activities ... or as a multi-day hike, which works better for teambuilding. The rim-to-rim-to-rim, which includes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 20:01:04

PV-Holidays Appoints New Manager To Increase Retail Sales

Leading French accommodation specialist PV-Holidays has appointed a new sales manager to its UK office to drive sales amongst retailers ... that are fully equipped to host professional events including meetings, seminars, roadshows and teambuilding activities. Before her move to PV-Holidays, Marie spent seven years working as the UK major account [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 10:14:53

Maintaining Effective Teams While in Crisis

When teams are in crisis organizations tend to return to what worked in the past. This process is effective sometimes ... at a slower rate of return. Below are three great ideas for maintaining a healthy team culture ... for TeamBuilding NY . Mike specializes in team development and leadership development consulting [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 13:24:00

Leadership Communication from the President

clipped from blogs.harvardbusiness.org How to Communicate Like Barack Obama Challenge Question Cheerlead Be real Decide ... Building , an experiential based training and development consulting organization, as well as a blogger for TeamBuilding NY . Mike specializes in team development and leadership development [more...]

Date: 2009-02-13 19:15:00

November News 2008

Stage Electrics to install 1,000sqm ice rink in Bristol Stage Electrics will install the largest outdoor ice rink in the South West this month for ... events commercial manager Ian Tregaskis. "Skating outside is a fantastic winter activity ... can play in driving client value to the market." Source Venturi’s Table teambuilding Christmas bookings [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 15:19:53

ARRANGE YOUR EVENT WITH THEM

Holiday is coming and absolutely some of you want to have vacation with your family, friends or relatives ... so they want to make it as good as they can. But now, by those activities you will have your wonderful ... planning, teambuilding games, employee appreciation, company picnic games and many [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 03:21:45

Corporate Teambuilding Sydney

Two questions MUST be asked before you decide on your next Team Building event. 1/ Is this Relevant to our needs? ... of thousands of dollars are wasted each year on "Team building." Sure, it's nice to take the team ... above. Over the last few years I've seen a significant shift in Corporate Thinking on Team building [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 00:48:07

VisualsSpeak Teambuilding Training

Do you need to get people aligned? Ever wonder why sometimes even the most talented group of people can’t come together to realize their goals? ... . Consistently. Receive 3 Free Gifts ($100.00 Value!) when you attend this VisualsSpeak training! When you attend our 1-Day Team Building training you will learn a simple, effective approach [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 23:51:02

Unwind Accommodation and Information - Conferences, Team Buildings, Health Spas

Searching from affordable self catering accommodation to luxury hotels and lodges. Health Spas to romantic mountain getaways ... Information and Accommodation will assist you with all your leisure activities such as: Hot air ... and more. Conferences, teambuilding, events and functions can also be arranged with Unwind or our partner [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 04:02:04

lokasi dahsyat untuk outbound

BUMIKAHYANGAN is located on the top of the hill of peaceful mountain Manglayang , Jatinangor region, Bandung city, West Java, Indonesia ... will surely enjoy their unique bumikahyangan experience! , All traditional Villas are made of Bamboo, fun ... (companies,government,schools) for outbound-training, teambuilding, gathering, outing, piknic [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 17:43:16

Corporate Event Trends: (Under)Stating the Obvious

puttin-on-the-ritz-harry-richman In today’s current economic state, many corporations are now in the mind frame of saving money, ... ideas into new concepts. A classic black and white affair could be turned into an Oscar theme ... , music and teambuilding.  Even with budget constraints an upscale event is possible. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:56:50

Leadership and Teambuilding in the Wedding Industry

Prior to opening my own wedding planning company, I held an executive leadership position at an international non-profit organization. My job included event planning as well as training volunteer teams who were going into high-stress, war-torn countries to do humanitarian aid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 02:00:00

Developers and Sysadmins, Managers and Engineers: Unite

I might be biased because I’ve worked in such small companies, ... ; then we can become defensive and develop clever ideas like a management metric dubbed the Mean Time ... as a teaching and teambuilding exercise is a hard sell. But learning how to solve problems requires [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 02:28:27

Cruise Holidays As Incentive For Employees

There are 2 main reasons for an employee incentive program. You would want to reward your good performers ... your staff. It is also becoming very popular as a mean for teambuilding and for a management retreat ... the fine dining, five-star service and the many activities onboard. You will appreciate the price tags [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 17:30:47

Shirley Robertson Sails With Young Mums

Double Olympic gold medallist, Shirley Robertson, will be out on the Solent this coming Thursday with a group of young mothers from the Isle of ... a ten day sailing and watersports training programme with two days of teambuilding activities. It’ ... activities, contributing to individual personal growth and a positive contribution to society in general [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 10:52:30

Chanukah, Football, Jewiness, Football, and More Jewiness

Hey All,It has been a busy week to close out a relatively quiet month. First, lets go back to Chanukah...Chanukah in Israel was pretty fun ... night of Chanukah at my place. I had my football team over that night for some teambuilding activities (eating pizza and drinking beer). Speaking of football...After a two week absence, the HUCstables [more...]

Date: 2007-12-22 21:44:00

C’mon Sec 1s JOIN RVNCC (!!)

back to school yoJanuary 3, 2009 First day of school was a waste of time. The parade went on fine I suppose. C’mon Sec 1s JOIN RVNCC (!!) ... they like when it was their turn. The rest of the day was boring~Some of us went out to play teambuilding games ... that it would be better if these games could involve the whole class instead of only a few people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 07:15:36

Subsea Controls Engineer

Recruitment Consultant at MNA Global looking for South East Asian Nationals for a position as a Subsea Controls Engineer ... regulatory approvals are in place for design & construction activities. Certifications – Academic ... and negotiating ability. Abilities – Soft Skills - Proven leadership, communication and teambuilding [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 08:56:39

A San Francisco Treat

Hey everybody, I'm blogging from San Francisco! I'm here with Lillie from Laugh Out Loud for a corporate gig. We taught a workshop on teambuilding and communication and such for a big biotech company out here. It went really well, even though I jacked up a couple exercise intros. I covered well enough [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 03:02:00

Tagaytay Getaway

Friday to Sunday was jampacked with activities for me ... a teambuilding program for Magnolia Inc. I was having second thoughts at first knowing ... I was on the road to Tagaytay already. There were a couple of outdoor activities that morning but stupid [more...]

Date: 2007-03-30 08:23:00

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