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Call us crazy... We do team building that lasts throughout an entire event--not just one or two hours one afternoon. Audiences cite team building as a meaningful experience at live events. The chance to connect with peers is one of the reasons why--after they could resume again--live events came back with a bang (even after virtual solutions had increased and improved). But one golf tournament, build-a-bike, or scavenger hunt isn't going to cut it. These activities are fun and can be a part of a broader team building strategy--but it can't end there. Team building should be integrated throughout an event and extended to interacting with the meat of the event--the information, content, what you want the audience to know and do when they go back into their daily lives--instead of just being an isolated incident. Having team building that goes throughout the event: • Strengthens bonds for a broader number of people • Can reinforce content • Provides opportunities for in-depth experiences • Maintains and elevates the level of energy throughout the event • Leaves the audience energized and motivated How do you integrate team building throughout an event? We can show you! We've created The Ultimate Guide to Sales Meeting Gamification--leave a comment and we'll send you a free copy. For more information on how to make your events a transformative experience visit www.live-spark.com #gamification #eventprofs #salesmeetings #teambuilding

We loved hosting another sell-out 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝗨𝗽 last week 🎉 A great afternoon helping nearly 30 attendees boost their 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, with Koen Veltman from OrganizationBuilders! 💪 We've been working closely with Koen the last few months to develop our own 'teamboosting' skills, both for our internal 7people ✨ team and to help level up our clients' teams. So we knew first-hand how impactful Koen's sessions can be, and were really excited to share his expertise with the wider community. 🤝 After all, understanding how teams can effectively connect and collaborate together, and nurture a thriving purpose and culture, are all invaluable business and people (not 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 departmental 'People'!) skills to master. 🚀 It was a lively and interactive event, packed with fascinating insights, experiences and questions from the whole group. 🎓 We particularly loved the buzz around our office during the breakout sessions. Lots of small groups (armed with MANY colourful post-its 😎) worked together to brainstorm and share their ideas for boosting their teams' 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. (𝘛.𝘌.𝘈.𝘔 - 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘵? 😉) 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹? The famously elusive Dutch summer! 🌞 Closing off the day with pizza, drinks and more great conversations on our beautiful sunny balcony garden, was the perfect way to wrap up a great event 🍒 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? 😱 We'll definitely be hosting more! Let us know any suggestions or requests for future Community Meet-Ups topics in the comments below 💬 (𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵...𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘢𝘴!🍕 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭 👉 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘤...😅) #peopleandculture #learninganddevelopment #peoplecommunity #teamboosting #teambuilding  #HRevents  

🌟 Happy Event Organizers Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible teamwork that goes into creating unforgettable events! 🎉✨ In this industry, success isn’t just about one person—it's about collaboration, communication, and a shared vision. When we embrace the mindset of ""How can I help?"" instead of ""That's not my job,"" we elevate our events to new heights. In an era when it may often seem as though job accountability is on the decline, CM Event Solutions prides itself on creating a collaborative work environment in which team members share knowledge and cross train to help ensure your event is a success. Tag your amazing team members below and share your favorite teamwork moments! 💖👇 #EventOrganizersDay #Teamwork #TogetherWeCreate"

Great Office Game Two Truths and a Lie "Two Truths and a Lie" is a fun icebreaker game perfect for team building. Each participant shares two truths and one lie about themselves, and the rest guess which one is the lie. It encourages communication and helps team members learn interesting facts about each other. #GameShowGuy #MeetingsEvents Be on the lookout for more great group activities to pay at the office. Know that these aren't time wasters. They are investments that reap returns. Add some fun to the office day to day. For fun interactive group game ideas, check out: https://GameShowGuy.com

Check List for Hosting Virtual Team Building Step five: Invitations. Tell them the plan, and then tell them again. People have a lot on their plates, and they might see your first nine emails about the event, but they won’t necessarily process it until a few days before game-day. You certainly don’t want them to miss the game that you put so much work into selecting and planning, so make it easy on them to participate. #teambuilding #employeeengagement #virtualevents #virtualteambuilding

You can't keep everyone happy at team building events (And honestly, that’s okay) Here’s what you can achieve: 1. You can run workshops that get people talking 2. You can create spaces that make networking natural 3. You can plan schedules that keep energy high 4. You can give content people actually use back at work It will take some investment - both time & money But, you’ll see: - Teams that work together - Clear, measurable business results - A tried-and-true blueprint for your next event Don't say: "I want to plan a fancy team building event" Instead, say: “I want to create an experience that drives specific business outcomes” Because let’s face it: No one remembers the ice sculptures But they will remember the impact your event had Pick practical solutions over flashy entertainment. P.S. Who else is ready to ban awkward “team-building exercises” forever? 🙋♀️ (Looking at you, trust falls and cringy icebreakers)

🤔 Why do corporate events always default to the same routine? At Connect and Create, we're transforming how teams bond and celebrate. Our creative workshops offer a refreshing alternative to traditional corporate gatherings, where meaningful connections happen naturally through shared creative experiences. What makes our workshops different? *Skill development alongside team building *Tangible takeaways that last beyond the event *Customized experiences that address team dynamics *Inclusive activities that bring everyone together Whether you're planning: 📊 Team building sessions 🎉 Company celebrations 🤝 Client appreciation events 🌟 Employee recognition 💡 Innovation workshops We're seeing companies shift from conventional events to experiences that truly impact team culture and connection. Ready to reimagine your next corporate event? Contact us now! #CorporateEvents #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement #CreativeWorkshops #CompanyCulture #Innovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamDevelopment

Check List for Hosting Virtual Team Building Step five: Invitations. Tell them the plan, and then tell them again. People have a lot on their plates, and they might see your first nine emails about the event, but they won’t necessarily process it until a few days before game-day. You certainly don’t want them to miss the game that you put so much work into selecting and planning, so make it easy on them to participate. #teambuilding #employeeengagement #virtualevents #virtualteambuilding

One of the best parts of any conference isn’t just the big activities, but the simple, meaningful moments. Spending time connecting with colleagues we don’t interact with regularly and building those relationships is what truly makes these experiences memorable. It's those connections that stay with us long after the event is over. #TeamBuilding #Networking #EventHighlights #BuildingConnections #SalesConference #BBD #BenefitBankDistributors #Family

Lighten up your next conference meeting with team-building activities. These activities can help foster connections, boost morale, and create a positive atmosphere that enhances learning and collaboration during the conference. #TeambuildingGalore #corporateevents #conferenceevents #teambuilds #events #staffActivation2024 #groups #SocialAction #inclusiveculture #PositiveVibesOnly