Teams

Small teams can thrive (even in lockdown) with new MBTI-based virtual team building

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

But now virtual teams can connect more effectively with MBTIonline Teams from The Myers-Briggs Company for better motivation, cohesiveness, stress management and decision-making.

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  • But now virtual teams can connect more effectively with MBTIonline Teams from The Myers-Briggs Company for better motivation, cohesiveness, stress management and decision-making.
  • "By comparing their preferred approaches to their teammates', MBTIonline Teams improves understanding and trust between team members, for higher self-awareness and stronger connections.
  • Small teams get visualizations, guided prompts and more to help them understand why their unique team functions the way it does.
  • In addition to individual and team personality insights, with MBTIonline Teams each person on the team gets access to a library of self-paced courses.

Hot Dogs Here! Ball Park® Brand Asks Fans to Help Support Baseball Stadium Vendors with #FrankItForward Initiative

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

With fans watching America's favorite pastime from home this season, Ball Park brand is helping bring back these feelings of summer while also supporting baseball stadium vendors with the #FrankItForward initiative.

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  • With fans watching America's favorite pastime from home this season, Ball Park brand is helping bring back these feelings of summer while also supporting baseball stadium vendors with the #FrankItForward initiative.
  • Timed to the return of the baseball season and National Hot Dog Day, Ball Park brand is pledging a $100,000 commitment to help out-of-work baseball stadium vendors and is inviting fans nationwide to join the #FrankItForward initiative.
  • "The #FrankItForward initiative helps us continue to celebrate the season by giving back and invites Ball Park hot dog and baseball fans everywhere to spread some kindness this summer."
  • All funds contributed by Ball Park brand will be distributed through Major League Baseball Charities.

Global launch of World's first virtual team building software to help organization cope with COVID-19

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

SINGAPORE, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkJoys announces the global launch of the world's first virtual team building software to help companies around the world and their employees cope with the emotional impact of COVID-19.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkJoys announces the global launch of the world's first virtual team building software to help companies around the world and their employees cope with the emotional impact of COVID-19.
  • WorkJoys is a free software to enable both large organisations and small enterprises around the world to benefit from virtual team building because in-person team building is no longer possible or advisable during and post COVID-19 pandemic.
  • WorkJoys offer companies simple virtual team building games for their employees and teams to play with.
  • About WorkJoys: WorkJoys is a community project founded to use technology to help companies and employees cope with effects of the COVID-19pandemic.

MHR International Introduces a New Era of Remote Work Experience With U.S. Launch of People First Connect

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

"Employers are scrambling to scale remote teams and encourage motivation, collaboration and a sense of community.

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  • "Employers are scrambling to scale remote teams and encourage motivation, collaboration and a sense of community.
  • If it isn't apparent yet, it will soon become obvious how underserviced companies are by current workplace collaboration solutions," said Anton Roe , CEO, MHR International.
  • Many factors influence the effectiveness of remote productivity, from daily wellbeing checks to a strong sense of shared purpose.
  • People First Connect exemplifies how collaboration and team building can be sustained without a physical work environment through purpose-driven behavior and communication.

Paradigm Learning Launches New Remote Worker Training Program for Leading Accountable Virtual Teams

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

When forced to make this transition with little to no training preparation, the difficulty and associated challenges are compounded.

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  • When forced to make this transition with little to no training preparation, the difficulty and associated challenges are compounded.
  • To support organizations navigating this difficult time, Paradigm Learning has created Leading Accountable Virtual Teams , a one-hour, virtually facilitated training program on how to lead accountable virtual teams.
  • Best practices for creating a productive rhythm, culture, and structure for virtual teams
    The program also includes follow-on resources for managers and team members, including reflection guides, team activities, checklists, and content refreshers.
  • Participants will also receive access to further reading and team programs, including a guide to leading in tough economic times.

Wildly Different Launches New Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Teams

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Monday, March 23, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Wildly Different, a leading Team Building Experiences company, whose tagline is Play Outside the Cubicle, is launching new virtual team building offerings specifically designed for businesses with remote teams.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Wildly Different, a leading Team Building Experiences company, whose tagline is Play Outside the Cubicle, is launching new virtual team building offerings specifically designed for businesses with remote teams.
  • In 2019, Wildly Different began offering virtual team building programs as more and more companies increased the amount of remote staff they employed.
  • According to Lisa Jennings, Chief Experience Officer, Wildly Different, "To meet the high demand for remote team building activities and based on the success of our original online programs, Wildly Different has expanded our virtual team building catalog.
  • By utilizing technology and their team building expertise, Wildly Different's new virtual team building programs and icebreakers are allowing companies to bring their staff together despite being apart.

Teamwork Helps Organizations Save Time and Money while Improving Collaboration, Efficiency, Transparency, and Productivity, Study Finds

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Total Economic Impact (TEI) of Teamwork study, conducted by global market research company Forrester Consulting, found that Teamwork helps companies increase productivity, realize efficiencies, increase visibility, and boost collaboration among other advantages.

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  • The Total Economic Impact (TEI) of Teamwork study, conducted by global market research company Forrester Consulting, found that Teamwork helps companies increase productivity, realize efficiencies, increase visibility, and boost collaboration among other advantages.
  • To conduct the study, Forrester interviewed Teamwork stakeholders as well as a number of Teamwork customers to obtain data with respect to costs, benefits, flexibility and risks.
  • The Forrester Total Economic Impact of Teamwork study, along with framework, methodology, testimonials and all findings, is available for free download here .
  • Teamwork's suite of products, including Teamwork, Teamwork Chat, Teamwork CRM, and Teamwork Desk, serve to enhance the performance of teams by coordinating both process and people simultaneously.

New Research from Paycor Finds Only One-Third of Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses Describe Their Teams as “Effective”

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Paycors research found that while 67% of small- to medium-sized business (SMB) leaders agree that building teams is important, only 31% describe their teams as effective.

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  • Paycors research found that while 67% of small- to medium-sized business (SMB) leaders agree that building teams is important, only 31% describe their teams as effective.
  • As such, it appears businesses today are struggling to build successful, high-performance teams.
  • Paycors HR Benchmark Report: How to Recruit, Coach and Develop Teams reveals core strategies for how SMBs can build effective teams.
  • As such, teams, especially in SMBs, need a mix of personalities, which requires a fine tuning of the recruiting process.

Teaching Values and Life Skills Help Youth Overcome Adversities

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Much of the negative feedback cites an over emphasis on written tests in determining who gets in and who does not.

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  • Much of the negative feedback cites an over emphasis on written tests in determining who gets in and who does not.
  • However, it's not just economically disadvantaged or minority students who need to learn how to overcome adverse challenges.
  • The academy's JROTC program teaches core life skills, including teamwork, organization, problem solving, communication, and character development to prepare boys to succeed in college and beyond.
  • Sooner or later, knowing and applying basic life skills becomes vital in one's success as an adult.

Ignition: A Guide to Building High-Performing Teams

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191120005654/en/
    "Ignition: A Guide to Building High-Performing Teams" provides practical advice for improving teamwork.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In their book, titled Ignition: A Guide to Building High-Performing Teams, the authors provide insights into how to solve problems commonly faced by teams in todays complex, fast-paced organizations.
  • Case studies include combining teams as part of a re-organization, virtual teams, and matrixed teams, as well as fixing broken teams and developing high-potentials into effective team leaders.
  • Ignition: A Guide to Building High-Performing Teams is available for purchase on Amazon for $49.99.