The Human Factor

AUGUST 5, 2019

Even though your team will no doubt be very busy in the office, it’s still a really good idea to try to organize a day for team building every few months. Team building and away days give your team the chance to work together on slightly different tasks and activities that they would usually collaborate on.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 8, 2022

’ The companies were more likely to promote people who were good at sales into managerial positions. ’ It seems clear that the best salespeople do not make the best sales managers, the best programmers do not make the best team leaders and the best accountants do not make the best finance managers.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

The importance of effective management in such a setup cannot be overstated, as it directly influences team cohesion, productivity, and overall performance. It also fosters an environment of trust, which is essential for remote teams that lack the face-to-face interaction of traditional office settings.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

When communication is effective, it fosters a sense of community, reduces feelings of isolation, and empowers your team members to collaborate more openly and effectively, leading to enhanced project outcomes. Integration : Choose tools that integrate well with other systems your team uses.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Three key approaches to combat these issues are outlined in the IGDA’s “ Guide for Game Companies: How to Create and Sustain a Positive Work Culture :” proactive cultural development, team building, and team development.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Alignment on Vision and Goals : Time spent together allows for robust discussions, ensuring everyone is aligned with the company’s vision and strategic goals. Increased Morale and Engagement : Offsites can also serve as a team-building exercise, boosting morale and increasing engagement among team members.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 13, 2023

Sales and marketing teams have a unique responsibility as they are often the front line of a company, representing not only the products and services but also the company’s values and culture. Leaders can encourage their teams to volunteer their time and resources to support local charities and community projects.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

More and more company leaders were in once we’d show them the science demonstrating a direct connection between well-being and productivity. Suddenly stress and burnout moved to the center of our conversation, and employee well-being quickly shot to the top of nearly every company’s agenda. The new normal. Working towards the future.

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CMOE

AUGUST 6, 2021

Low-functioning teams, on the other hand, are unstable, disorganized, and do the bare minimum. These teams are often managed by leaders who fail to inspire their employees to devote more of themselves to the team. Building high-functioning teams takes time and requires the right leadership skills and strategies.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 28, 2023

This is similar to the work I do with clients and companies to understand the science of creativity. His team found that this training improved creative performance in students by over 28%. So if you or your team have ever felt like their creativity could be improved, training can have a strong impact.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Through a blend of strategic planning sessions, team-building activities, and reflective exercises, a well-designed offsite can unlock new perspectives, ignite creativity, and lay the groundwork for transformative growth. During your offsite, guide your team to define SMART goals that align with the company’s broader objectives.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Some of our customers empower managers to invite their teams to workshops on wellbeing topics, which accomplishes three things: 1) the team gets some time to bond; 2) the team builds skills to support wellbeing; and 3) it demonstrates the managers commitment to this topic.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

APRIL 16, 2024

Who should build a Business Partner Ecosystem? Who orchestrates or facilitates this process of building out a Business Partner Ecosystem? Is it the lead company recognizing the value of building a more robust partner ecosystem or bringing in a specialized consultancy able to facilitate the significant amount of work this usually means?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. They present an opportunity for you to reassess the company’s direction, realign with the core values, and ensure that every leader is committed to a shared vision.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Attracting Talent : Companies known for their positive culture attract top talent, who seek workplaces where they can flourish. Ensuring that all team members are on the same page can significantly reduce misunderstandings and foster a more harmonious workplace. Organize team-building events or outings to celebrate major milestones.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 24, 2021

Ibbaka is a consulting and technology development company focused on helping companies bring innovations to market and to help them to scale. Steven Forth: Ibbaka was founded by a group of six people who have worked together in different configurations over several decades at different companies on different open source projects.

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Idea Champions

JANUARY 23, 2024

Stevie Ray McHugh, Co-Founder of Idea Champions , is a seasoned expert in strategic planning, balanced scorecards, team building, lean manufacturing, and innovation.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As a COO, you can apply this approach to increase collaboration within your company by following these steps: Encourage cross-functional teams: Design Thinking requires collaboration between different teams and departments. Encourage cross-functional teams to work together to solve problems and come up with new ideas.

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Be-novative

JANUARY 20, 2022

You can schedule more frequent 1-on-1 meetings with your team members as ‘espresso talk’. for team building and culture, even more in a hybrid setting. Plan those micro-moments of spontaneity with positive intent to always get to know a new side of people in your team or company. It can also be just 15 mins.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The top innovative companies in the world know that hosting effective, engaging meetings makes all the difference. Empowering their teams with technology and creative tools that guide their brainstorming sessions goes a long way in changing the outcome. Team Building. However, it doesn’t need to be this way.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Essentially, it was designed to help companies think of innovation in a different way. Also important is to show companies that innovation is serious business. You can find out more about the tools and help they provide to companies in Belgium and across the world at the District of Creativity website.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

As an executive leader, I’m often tasked with driving innovation within my team to ensure our company remains at the forefront of our industry. Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability.

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CMOE

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Productivity: The more seriously team members begin to consider other employment opportunities, the more likely they are to become disengaged and less productive at work. Disengaged workforce members can cost a company with a workforce of 10,000 up to $60.3 A clear path forward will help team members prepare for what lies ahead.

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Innovators Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

While work from home represents significant benefits from facilities cost savings to the environment to overall production, some organizations struggle to accept that it is possible to maintain company culture and employee engagement in a work from home scenario.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Poor Customer Service : When morale is low, it can negatively affect how employees interact with customers, potentially harming the company’s reputation. Acknowledging the detrimental effects of low morale is the first step toward building a positive work culture.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We were on the forefront of virtual work , mostly because we had no choice as a truly global company. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing.

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CMOE

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The reality is that any employee can struggle with connecting with their work teams, no matter what their schedules, occupations, and backgrounds are and regardless of whether they are working remotely, in house, or on a hybrid model. So, how can companies ensure that there is more engagement in work teams? Missed Meetings.

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Planview

MARCH 15, 2024

With a rapidly evolving digital landscape that continues to introduce waves of uncertainty, companies and organizations alike struggle for clarity and cognizance in organizational delivery for customer value. These constitute “value streams,” representing a team’s flow of connected work from customer request to product delivery.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Leadership’s Role in Shaping Company Culture Leadership is a critical component in setting the tone for company culture. This can be done through regular team-building exercises or open forums. When you invest in your team’s growth, you’re signaling that their future within the company matters.

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BrainZooming

MAY 6, 2016

At the 2016 Brand Strategy Conference, Antonia Dean, Director – Marketing, Brand Development, & Strategy at The Estée Lauder Companies covered the strategic thinking ideas behind creating an entrepreneurial environment in a large company. Building the Team.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The campaign was announced during a joint session hosted by DigitalBasel and Qmarkets at the 2020 Swiss Digital Days – a nationwide event supported by leading companies including Swisscom and SBB. The campaign challenge includes four main stages: ideation, team building, proposals, and pitches.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

When I ran the strategy consulting group at HP almost 20 years ago, my team worked remotely. We were on the forefront of virtual work, mostly because we had no choice as a truly global company. We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 20, 2020

Without buying at face value the fairy tale of the one man conquering the world, it is true that bright minds are the hottest commodity for a company. At the same time, in order for a team to be the best in class, each member needs to grow. So, self-development fosters team success. Opinions about team-building fluctuate a lot.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is especially challenging when a company is trying to run multiple innovation projects simultaneously, but like every other company also has limited staff, resources and budget to allocate. Will the company derive long-term benefit from the solution? Is it possible for the company to actually accomplish this challenge?

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Practical Solution for Medium Sized Companies to Grow. This mild paralysis is an opening for small and medium sized companies. A full time Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) is a large line item expense, and, most small and medium sized companies simply can’t afford one — or think they can’t. That lowers risk.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success Strategic planning offsites can be pivotal moments for your company, shaping the trajectory of your business and setting the tone for future growth. It’s an opportunity for you and your executive team to step back, assess the business landscape, and align on the vision and direction of the company.

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