Teams

Why is Your Virtual Team Not Living Up to Expectations?

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Information technology management, Human resource management, Teams, Virtual team, Telecommuting, Florin, Business, Economy

Many organizations already have or are beginning to introduce remote workers to their team.

Key Points: 
  • Many organizations already have or are beginning to introduce remote workers to their team.
  • Whether they have given their teams an added perk of remote work flexibility or have just assembled a completely virtual "dream team" many employers are still struggling to see the promised returns of a digital team.
  • Bill Florin of Learning Dynamics , a CPI Partner Firm, joins us to discuss some of the more treacherous obstacles to realizing the potential of a virtual team.
  • Career Partners International was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest consultancies in the world.

University of Maryland Field Hockey Trusts AstroTurf Once Again

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Sports, Artificial turf, AstroTurf, Field hockey, Teams

Maryland has once again chosen AstroTurf, the brand that changed the sport of field hockey, to provide their field hockey program with a premium playing surface.

Key Points: 
  • Maryland has once again chosen AstroTurf, the brand that changed the sport of field hockey, to provide their field hockey program with a premium playing surface.
  • It's no wonder AstroTurf is recognized as the Official Artificial Surface Provider of both USA Field Hockey and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, as well as a preferred supplier for FIH.
  • It's hard to talk about D1 field hockey history without mentioning a premium program like Maryland or the dominant brand of AstroTurf.
  • "We could not be more pleased with the trust that the University of Maryland has placed in us," said AstroTurf Director of Field Hockey Andy Belles.

Dealer Teamwork Named Innovation Leader at 2019 AWA Awards

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Collaboration, Industrial and organizational psychology, Teams, Teamwork, Twproject, Grouping, Social groups, Organizations

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dealer Teamwork was thrilled to accept its third and most recent AWA Award for the patented MPOP as Innovation Leader in Digital Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dealer Teamwork was thrilled to accept its third and most recent AWA Award for the patented MPOP as Innovation Leader in Digital Marketing.
  • Congratulations to all the members of the Dealer Teamwork staff for this truly unique, one of kind, performance marketing solution."
  • Co-Founder and CEO of Dealer Teamwork, Sean Stapleton added, "We are so excited to have captured a third AWA win!
  • Dealer Teamwork was also recognized for previous AWA wins, including the Rising Star award and Marketing Innovation award.

Questback Sets Sights on Improving Team Performance with an Integrated Feedback Solution in Microsoft Teams

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Telecommunications, Other Technology, Small business, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Consulting, Human resources, Other Professional Services, Teams, Human resource management, Information technology management, Virtual team, Enterprise feedback management, Information technology, Information science, Information

Questback, a global leader in enterprise feedback management, announces the launch of its team performance app for Microsoft Teams.

Key Points: 
  • Questback, a global leader in enterprise feedback management, announces the launch of its team performance app for Microsoft Teams.
  • It symbolizes another exciting milestone in the Questback journey as we lead the charge on reinventing the enterprise feedback market.
  • Qubie from Questback places team insights readily into the hands of team members within Teams.
  • As a virtual team coach, Qubie enhances team performance by equipping any team with weekly and targeted insights into what behaviors prevent them from performing optimally.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Baseball Training Aid System (BRK-2586)

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Sports, Baseball equipment, Teams, Baseball, Coach

Fortunately, an inventor from Northport, Ala., has found a way they can practice hitting balls on their own.

Key Points: 
  • Fortunately, an inventor from Northport, Ala., has found a way they can practice hitting balls on their own.
  • He developed BASEBALL HELP specifically to allow baseball players to improve their batting skills regards of their skill level, from beginners to pros.
  • As such, it facilitates more efficient practice sessions by eliminating the need for participants, parents or coaches to pitch and retrieve balls.
  • "I wanted to enable baseball players to derive maximum benefit from batting practice without the aid of another individual," he said.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Device to Improve Baseball/Softball Hitting (WDH-2378)

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Sports, Teams, Baseball positions, Batting, Team sports, Softball, Hitting mechanics, Baseball, Cricket bat

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "We envisioned a device that a batter could put on their own bat to provide simple feedback that would help them improve their hitting mechanics," said inventors from Rockville, Md.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "We envisioned a device that a batter could put on their own bat to provide simple feedback that would help them improve their hitting mechanics," said inventors from Rockville, Md.
  • "This inspired us to develop a training aid to help batters hit more consistently."
  • The inventors developed the SWEET SPOT to help baseball and softball players improve their hitting by immediately alerting the player when they make contact with the sweet spot of the bat.
  • This feedback helps the player make better contact with the bat, resulting in hitting the ball more consistently and farther.

The Keys to Improving Teamwork Are Vulnerability, Honesty, Openness, Being Present and Being Aware, Says Brandon Frere

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Grouping, Social groups, Group processes, Industrial and organizational psychology, Teams, Collaboration, Teamwork, Frere

Brandon Frere, founder of Frere Enterprises and other ventures, may be able to share a few principles that can improve the way a team performs.

Key Points: 
  • Brandon Frere, founder of Frere Enterprises and other ventures, may be able to share a few principles that can improve the way a team performs.
  • "By looking at teamwork through the lens of a few principles, individuals may be able to improve their ability to perform as a team."
  • If a team is willing to share personal, vulnerable history, it may be able to build trust around that history.
  • "Improving teamwork comes down to practicing a few core principles consistently over a long period of time, the same as any skill," said Frere.

Infinity's New State of the Art Facility Opens in Bingham Farms, Michigan

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Teams, Grouping, Industrial and organizational psychology, Collaboration, Teamwork, Cross-functional team

The Class A facility has been completely renovated over the past several months to feature elegant design elements; leading-edge technology; inspirational collaboration and meeting spaces; cafeteria; green spaces; ample parking; and more.

Key Points: 
  • The Class A facility has been completely renovated over the past several months to feature elegant design elements; leading-edge technology; inspirational collaboration and meeting spaces; cafeteria; green spaces; ample parking; and more.
  • By bringing strong leadership and cross-functional teams together, the new facility will foster teamwork and encourage a more collaborative, cross-functional environment that will ultimately enhance the employee and customer experience.
  • With more than 22 years in business and three US locations, today's announcement reinforces Infinity's continued investment in Michigan.
  • We take a highly consultative approach to building high-performance programs that go beyond current revenue targets and achieve the "New 100%" goal.

Peerceptiv® Releases Team Member Evaluation System

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Education, Peer learning, Grouping, Learning, Teams, Industrial and organizational psychology, Language-teaching methodology, Peer feedback, Evaluation, Peer assessment, Teamwork

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ ---- Peerceptiv announced today the release of its cloud-based Team Member Evaluation system, using peer feedback to improve teamwork and collaboration skills in a wide range of academic and organizational settings.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ ---- Peerceptiv announced today the release of its cloud-based Team Member Evaluation system, using peer feedback to improve teamwork and collaboration skills in a wide range of academic and organizational settings.
  • "Team Member Evaluation is just one of a set of collaboration tools we'll be introducing to build on the work we're doing in peer assessment," said Mark Limbach, CEO of Peerceptiv.
  • Team Member Evaluation can be used as the final step in a Peerceptiv group assignment or on its own as a separate assignment type.
  • "Team member contributions will be analyzed using both quantitative ratings and qualitative feedback," said Jonathan Olshock, Director of Academic Engagement and Partnerships at Peerceptiv.