Mundane Superpowers is a fun and funny staff meeting icebreaker based on the superhero auditions from the movie Mystery Men. *** HR Warning!!! If you decide to use this video as the intro to your staff icebreaker, you may want to edit out the Wonder Woman fight and PMS Avenger, lol.) *** Each person shares one absurdly specific, totally useless
Imagine it’s the end of the annual sales conference. Everyone is ready to go crash in their hotel rooms, but first you have to do a teambuilding activity. No one is excited to be there. Then the coordinator shouts “Find a partner and play Rock, Paper, Scissors!” In just ninety seconds the whole room is on its feet cheering for
The Minefield Team Building Game is a high-stakes communication team-building activity that mirrors the real-world challenge of “signal vs. noise.” In this activity, a “Traveler” is blindfolded and must navigate a floor covered with obstacles—the “mines”—relying solely on their teammates’ verbal directions. Because multiple teams are shouting directions simultaneously, the room becomes a cacophony of competing signals. It is a
Let me tell you how important it is to set clear goals. Back in 2015, I set a goal to run a marathon. At the time, I’d run in a few 5K races over the years, but nowhere close to 26 miles. Over the next few months, as I trained, I realized that although my vision was to compete in
How to motivate employees after layoffs is a “how to” article no one wants to search for. Yet, when layoffs do happen, we have no choice but to steer our ship through those stormy waters. The atmosphere is charged with tension, mistrust looms in the air, and morale can quickly plummet to an all-time low. As if the logistical aspects
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective team management is crucial to achieving optimal performance and maintaining a competitive edge. One of the key components of successful team management is professional development through training and correction. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the best practices for training and correcting your team. By the end, you’ll be able to enhance
