Team Building Archives

Leading a Virtual Team Means Doing Things Differently

by Jeremy Grimes

With remote jobs increasing in 71% in 2020, many leaders continue to manage remote workers as if they were managing a co-located team. Yet, fifty three percent of leaders we surveyed at a recent webinar said that they had NOT received any training on leading a virtual team.

by Jeremy Grimes

Change Management, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Work, Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Collaboration, Virtual Presentations

Throwback: Why Appreciation Matters in Life and at Work

by Diane Burgess-Faber

Gratitude. Appreciation. Recognition. It makes you feel good. This week in the US, many will pause for a day or two to give thanks and show appreciation for the things and people we care about most. It’s no secret how appreciation benefits the person getting it—but did you know it benefits the person giving it just as much? Discover why recognition is such a powerful tool for improving relationships and wellbeing in life—and at work. Learn how to (and how NOT to) express your appreciation to others.

by Diane Burgess-Faber

Collaboration Skills, Conversation Skills, Team Building

What are the Four Listening Styles?

by Dana Dupuis

As part of our research into listening intelligence, we’ve detected four distinct styles (or preferences) of how people listen. These four listening styles cover what individuals pay attention to as well as what they are likely to miss in any collaboration. Learn more about the 4 Listening Habits, and how listening impacts both the well-being and productivity of your virtual teams.

by Dana Dupuis

Listening Skills, Team Building, Virtual Collaboration, Virtual Presentations

Empathy: The Secret Ingredient for Successful Business Meetings

by Brad Holst

Meetings are more effective when people aren’t distracted. If your team is being taken off course by unexpected emotions, empathy can help build the bridge between wasted time and productivity. Brad Holst shares three ways to increase meeting productivity with empathy in this week’s blog.

by Brad Holst

Communication Skills, Team Building

Human and Digital Transformation through Learning in 2020

by Heather Muir

In an era of digital transformation, skill development is all the more critical to organizational success. In 2020, we’ll share best practices for skill-building and keep readers abreast of trends that will help transform teams and drive workplace performance.

by Heather Muir

Change Management, Digital Transformation, Team Building

How to Make Your Next Team Offsite Wildly Productive

by Heather Muir

The secret to making your next offsite meeting wildly productive isn’t a shiny new venue, expensive catering, or even slick technology. While those things might improve the experience, they can’t guarantee success. What can? The right communication framework and skills. Read the blog and learn how to make your next team offsite your most productive yet.

by Heather Muir

Communication Skills, Event Preparation, In-Person Presentations, Presentation Slides, SCIPAB, Team Building

What Is the Secret to Nobel Laureate Success?

by Kelly Reeves

I met former Nobel Prize Museum curator Tobias Degsell in Belgium last month at the 2019 European ABPM Conference. An expert in creativity and learning, Tobias gave a fascinating keynote on the common ingredients of Nobel Laureate success. Among them? Creativity. Courage. Persistence. But there's another factor that research suggests matters even more. Read this week's blog to learn the secret ingredient to Nobel Laureate success. (Hint: It’s not just that they're smart!)

by Kelly Reeves

Briefing Center, Business Transformation, Collaboration Skills, Team Building, Teaming

Is Poor Collaboration Putting Your Digital Transformation at Risk?

by Suzanne McLarnon

Digital Transformation (Dx) has made working in IT more challenging than ever. The biggest barrier to Dx success? Culture and collaboration, according to 50% of companies surveyed by Appian. A further 27% say lack of collaboration between IT and LOB is the top roadblock. What prevents effective collaboration? Ineffective communication. Read this week's blog and learn why "soft" skills have become a critical success factor for IT professionals everywhere.

by Suzanne McLarnon

Collaboration Skills, Digital Transformation, Team Building, Teaming, Technical Professionals

How Can You Navigate Your Team Toward Success?

by Heather Muir

When team performance sinks, it’s the responsibility of the team’s captain to right the ship. Better yet, a great team captain can prevent their crew from crashing against the rocks or getting stranded in the shallows to begin with. How? Here are 3 things leaders of high-performing teams do extraordinarily well.

by Heather Muir

Collaboration Skills, Project Management, Team Building

Your Personal Brand? It’s How Others See You

by Diane Burgess-Faber

by Diane Burgess-Faber

Collaboration Skills, Communication Skills, Influencing Skills, Team Building, Teaming

Why Appreciation Matters In Life and at Work

by Diane Burgess-Faber

Gratitude. Appreciation. Recognition. It makes you feel good. This week in the US, many will pause for a day or two to give thanks and show appreciation for the things and people we care about most. It’s no secret how appreciation benefits the person getting it—but did you know it benefits the person giving it just as much? Discover why recognition is such a powerful tool for improving relationships and wellbeing in life and at work. Learn how to (and how NOT to) express your appreciation to others.

by Diane Burgess-Faber

Collaboration Skills, Conversation Skills, Team Building

Communicating & Team Building on a Global Stage

by Kathleen Redd

Of all the experiences I’ve had in my career, building a committed, loyal, high-performing global team of trainers has been the most rewarding. But along with the energy and excitement of working with colleagues around the world, came the challenges of team building and communicating across time zones, languages, and cultures. This week, I’d like to share some things the past decade has taught me—and others at Mandel—about how to effectively lead, communicate, and collaborate on a global scale.

by Kathleen Redd

Collaboration Skills, Team Building, Teaming

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