Greg

A month ago I attended the NCCPS conference in Boulder, CO.  This was my first time attending and it was quite good and interesting.  The conference used an “Open Space” format which is interesting because people just sort of gather and create the conference topics based on need and there is a general assumption that [...]

We all have blind spots when it comes to our own abilities, and they represent our opportunities to adjust our behaviors, improve our performance and get better results. But how can we act on our opportunities if we can’t see them? Enter experiential learning…the Signature Teambuilding way. We believe that experiential learning is truly the [...]

We have recently acquired an new team building activity called “The Search for the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine.”  Below I’ve written a summary of the experience.  We are excited to add this activity to our arsenal of programs because we often get requests to conduct activities in rooms that are already set up for in [...]

How many times have you been in a meeting that starts with “OK, let’s go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves.”  Every time I am in that situation, I just feel all of the air get sucked out of the room as people moan and groan.  Worse yet, people don’t really listen much [...]

It has happened again.  Someday I hope to get off of this rant about everyone calling everything team building but until then I feel compelled to continue to educate people on the importance of really checking into the qualification of team building providers. A friend of the family works at a dentist’s office and once [...]

This week I am sharing and all-time favorite Signature Teambuilding team building activity.  During some of our team building programs people recognize this one from their days in college sitting around with a bunch of friends with a alcoholic beverages in hand.  No alcohol required (or recommended) for this one!  I like this ice breaker [...]

This is a challenging problem solving activity perfect for a fairly small group of about 10-20 people.  One of the nice things about this activity is that it requires no specific props.  You just need something to mark the spot where people are standing like a piece of paper. Traffic Jam Set Up Paper, napkins [...]

One of the team building programs that is offered by Signature Teambuilding is one that incorporates a ropes course or sometime referred to as a challenge course.  We deliver our ropes team building programs at one of two locations through our sister company Challenge Discovery. One of the activities at the ropes course is to [...]

This ice breaker activity has been around for many years and comes in lots of different names and renditions.  I’ve been using this form because it tends to create a lot of energy and can be quite engaging.  As an ice breaker (which I often refer to as Energizers) it is designed to be fun. [...]

Most of the posts I write are directed at team building and group dynamics.  Today I have a different thought to write about.  As I have been watching the London Olympics, I am continually amazed at the will power and perseverance we see in these athletes.  Just as the London Olympics will provide us with [...]