by Will Ratliff | Aug 19, 2014 | Communication Skills, Organizational Development, Team Building
You’ve probably heard the saying. You may have even said it. I think it’s quite funny. It’s probably just my weird sense of humor, but sometimes I just can’t help myself. I know what the saying means, and what people who say it are referring...
by Will Ratliff | Aug 13, 2014 | Communication Skills, Corporate Team Building, Team Building, Team Building Activities
There are many ways to get your team to problem solve and come up with different kinds of creative solutions. The following problem solving activities offer a way to get your team thinking outside of the box and on the road to growing your team brain. 9 Dots Exercise...
by Will Ratliff | Jul 15, 2014 | Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Team Building
Trust is one of those bedrock components of any team. It can be hard to build but easy to break down. There are a lot of ways to build trust, and endless ways to breach it. Here are some quotes on trust I’ve gathered to help challenge and encourage your team...
by Will Ratliff | Jul 10, 2014 | Communication Skills, Corporate Team Building, Leadership Development, Team Bonding Activities, Team Building, Team Building Activities
Last week, while on vacation, I went on a whitewater rafting adventure with some of my family. We were on a Class IV (advanced) section of the Clear Creek river outside of Idaho Springs, Colorado. The company we went with was Liquid Descent, and our guide was Alan...
by Will Ratliff | Jun 24, 2014 | Communication Skills, Corporate Team Building, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Team Building
The economy has been in a slump. Budgets are tight, and usually the first things to go are retreats, outside training, and staff development. However, in my opinion, those things need to stay as top priorities in the budget, and here are 5 reasons why. 1. Your team...
by Will Ratliff | Jun 10, 2014 | Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Organizational Development
Communication is tough. It is one of the hardest things to consistently do so that everyone feels a part of the team and no one gets left behind. It is also one of the most important characteristics of a healthy and thriving team. Here’s a simple, 4-step plan...
